Most Popular Books by James Kochalka

When Squirrelly Gray loses his two front teeth, the Tooth Fairy''s visit is just the beginning of a night of surprises for the squirrel in his gray, colorless world.

A compilation of three graphic stories by James Kochalka that explore the complexity of seemingly simple things.

Magic Boy wanders drunkenly through a hallucinogenic nightmare world of Cancer Robots, softball showdowns, dance parties, time machines and injury.

"James Kochalka draws beautiful music.u0094 -- Nicholas Gurewitch, creator of The Perry Bible Fellowship "[Kochalka] brings the joy back to comics.u0094 -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City and 300 "Easily my favorite comic James Kochalka''s ever done.u0094 -- Brandon Boyer, BoingBoing Offworld "Sure to solve the oncoming energy crisis, Kochalka is an unrelenting force the world will find hard to deplete. ... SuperF*ckers, his unexpectedly adorably profane comic, refuses to leave any stick in the mud in a bad mood."-- Hi-Fructose "Endearingly infantile... surprisingly poignant."-- The AV Club "Probably the perfect superhero book, as it appeals as much to people who love superhero books as it does to people who absolutely hate them."-- J. Caleb Mozzocco, Las Vegas Weekly "Secretly James Kochalka''s best comic? Nah, that''s not a secret."-- Joe "Jog"McCulloch, Comics Comics SuperF*ckers collects all four fan-favorite issues of James Kochalka''s beloved series, plus the all-new Jack Krak one-shot! Foul-mouthed, filthy-minded, and completely oblivious, these young u0096heroesu0094 do everything BUT fight crime _ they''re too busy getting high, hazing the new kids, playing video games, scheming to be team leader, and designing new costumes. A hilariously rude look at what super-powered teens would really be like, presented with Kochalka''s signature sweetness and charm, SuperF*ckers is an over-the-top super-sitcom with its mind in the gutter and its heart on its sleeve.

"The best little ghost in the world," and his pet ghost, Squiggle, are back in their most delicious adventure yet! It''s a new delightful romp for young readers and families from the award-winning imagination of Vermont''s first Cartoonist Laureate, James Kochalka. Johnny Boo creates an incredible Ice Cream Computer that can turn anything into delicious ice cream. Old toys that you don''t want to play with anymore? Ice cream! Clods of dirt and grass? Ice cream! It works great... until Squiggle decides to turn himself into ice cream! Then: Johnny Boo time travels to the future, where the Mean Little Boy tries to add him to his butterfly collection. Can Squiggle save the day, or will everyone get turned into ice cream??

The second adventure of an inept space hero and his talking backback on patrol.

In a dangerously uncertain world, Kochalka plots a theoretical path to happiness. A Getting Things Done manual for cartoonists.

James Kochalka, the first Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont, has been hailed by School Library Journal for creating ''''Just the right blend of sarcasm, silliness, and action to appeal to both child readers and to adults reading with their kids.'''' Now, his two uproarious series collide, as ''''the best little ghost in the world'''' teams up with everyone''s favorite robot-kitty-warrior to take on a terrifying Ice Dragon! When JOHNNY BOO meets DRAGON PUNCHER, the result is an explosion of adventure and fun.

Magic Boy is a lonely old man who decides to make a robot version of himself. However, the robot has a mind of its own and travels through space and time and manages to wipe out Magic Boy''s childhood.

"Kochalka channels his inner child as well as any comic book creator who has ever lived." -- Timothy Callahan, Comic Book Resources "Kochalka''s work makes me feel like I did when I was six years old. He brings the joy back to comics."-- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City, 300, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns "A novel mix of photographs and illustration, this unique little gem is chockfull of giggles... With its vivid palette and rampant silliness, this work should enrapture young readers. Effervescently bizarre."-- Kirkus Reviews "Do four-year-olds need an oddball, absurdist, semisurreal, homemade comic book in their lives? Indie stalwart Kochalka thinks so, and he may just convince you... If it sounds as though it were hatched in Kochalka''s backyard playing with his family, there''s an excellent chance that''s the case. But through Kochalka''s guerilla, one-man-and-a-pen style of creation, it magically captures the exact sense of zaniness often discovered in such a playtime and found in some of the best TOON Book titles... and with huge panels and spare dialogue that will amuse kids and adults, it''s also the rare graphic novel that makes an excellent read-aloud."-- Booklist "Kochalka''s off-beat humor works perhaps even better here than it does in his Johnny Boo books. He''s found just the right blend of sarcasm, silliness, and action to appeal to both child readers and to adults reading this with their kids ... An excellent choice for school and public library collections."-- Snow Wildsmith, School Library Journal''s Good Comics For Kids From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo, Pinky & Stinky) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages! Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl. Boldly combining Kochalka''s signature cartooning with hilarious photography, Dragon Puncher is also a unique visual treat. Kids will go nuts for this goofy backyard adventure.

On his way to work, Magic Boy discovers an enchanted ring and starts an expedition to the North Pole.

James Kochalka leads his team into “The Stupid Zone” as only he can… Also features an overheated back-up tale by Rachel Lindsay!

Dr. Seuss’s iconic, original dynamic duo is back—and this time, Sam-I-Am is going to show his grumpy pal the world beyond green eggs and ham in their own chapter book graphic novel! Sam-I-Am''s grumpy best pal Walter is missing out on the great big world but Sam-I-Am is determined to make sure he doesn''t miss a thing! After all, that''s what best friends are for. Walter doesn''t know what the big deal is—sure, it might be nice to have a green eggs and ham picnic on a hike, but doesn''t Sam-I-Am know about all of the bugs? And the flowers that make you sneeze? Or the rivers that block your way? No, Walter is not a fan of the outdoors, he certainly is not. And nothing Sam-I-Am will do or say will change his mind. Too bad for Walter, Sam-I-Am is always up for a challenge! With brand-new illustrations and easy-to-follow paneled storytelling, this graphic novel is an excellent bridge for kids transitioning to chapter books—a must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.

"Perfect for beginning readers." -- Publishers Weekly "Kochalka''s command of the comic form is sublime and adorable. Kids will love Johnny Boo."-- Harry Bliss, illustrator of Diary of a Worm "Johnny Boo is sweet without being sugary and comfortably familiar yet fresh on every page. All in all, Kochalka''s light touch has created the quintessential small gem."-- Peter Guti_rrez, School Library Journal James Kochalka''s beloved all-ages series continues with another goofy romp! When Johnny Boo announces a play date with his quiet new friend Rocky the Rock, trusty sidekick Squiggle is left to find a new friend of his own. How about this nice fellow named the Mean Little Boy? He sure is fond of his butterfly net, and he''s got a great game to play with Squiggle... But wait a minute, maybe the Mean Little Boy isn''t actually so nice! It''s up to Johnny Boo and Squiggle to find a way out of this pickle. The fourth Johnny Boo book is packed with laughs and charm, with just the gentlest touch of potty humor.

Johnny Boo and Squiggle team up with old friends in a jaw-dropping new adventure—to solve a very silly mystery! James Kochalka’s Eisner-Award-winning Johnny Boo series just keeps getting wilder and funnier! This time, a secret thief has stolen Johnny Boo’s ice cream. Armed with his mighty magnifying glass, Johnny Boo will find all the clues and capture the vicious villain. The main suspect is a purple mountain whose peak looks suspiciously like it might be covered in vanilla ice cream. To battle this giant foe, Johnny Boo and his friends must team up and transform into their ultimate form: the MEGA-JOHNNY ULTRA-BOO!

In this third installment, the inept intergalactic hero and his talking backpack, confront the mustache of destiny.

Presents the adventures of Peanutbutter, a hardworking office cat and Jeremy, a troublemaking crow who lives in the tree outside ot Peanutbutter''s window.

Hot on the heels of their big-budget animated series, James Kochalka''s SuperF*ckers return with a gleefully wicked holiday romp. CAN Wonder Kyle teach his teammates the true meaning of Christmas? WILL Jack Krak find the perfect tree for the team pageant... through violence? DOES this comic contain 16-plus all-new pages of idiotic brilliance? Yes, yes, and yes! Fill your super-stocking with SuperF*ckers today!

"When a new neighbor moves in, Sam-I-Am convinces reluctant Walter Plot that it is an opportunity to make a new friend."--