Most Popular Books by Lynn Johnston

Collect the beloved newspaper comic strip that chronicles the saga of the Patterson family in real time, over three decades, in this definitive edition. The For Better or For Worse saga comes to an end in this final volume that finishes collecting Lynn Johnston’s comic strip masterpiece. A fire at Michael and Deanna’s apartment building leaves their family without a place to stay, but this coincides with John’s retirement and desire to downsize their house. April takes one last summer trip to the farm and gets a job at a veterinarian clinic. And finally, the entire cast comes together for the wedding of Elizabeth and Anthony. This volume collects every strip from July 20, 2006, to the series’ conclusion on August 30, 2008, plus all of the new strips created for the second run in newspapers!

Presents a selection of cartoons from the strip''s entire run, accompanied by the author''s commentary on her own life and how it became reflected in the world of her cartoon family, the Pattersons.

“The Pattersons of For Better or For Worse have edged out the Bumsteads as the first family of the funnies.” —Life “The clear favorite in terms of popularity is a slice-of-life humor strip, For Better or For Worse, cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s offbeat view of the modern family of four.” —Detroit Free Press For Better or For Worse is Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s humorous look at the ups and downs of the Patterson family, a contemporary suburban family.

A celebration of the twentieth anniversary of "For Better or for Worse". A look back, in scrapbook format, over some of the Patterson family''s most memorable moments, with individual chapters for Elly, John, Michael, Elizabeth, and April. Creator Johnston''s commentary adds a behind-the-scenes element, as she describes some of her thoughts about the strip over the years.

For more than two decades, For Better or For Worse has captivated readers around the globe. This best-selling contemporary cartoon-syndicated since 1979-now appears in more than 2,000 newspapers throughout the U.S., Canada, and twenty-three other countries. The strip reflects universal family feelings so well it''s translated from English into eight languages.What makes creator Lynn Johnston''s portrayal of the Patterson family and friends so beloved shines once again in The Big 5-0, a collection comprising cartoons from August 1998 through June 1999. This book follows the blooming romance of son Michael and his girlfriend, Deanna, daughter Elizabeth''s last year in high school, and John, the father, turning 50. The book overflows with the heartwarming and realistic family exchanges that have become For Better or For Worse trademarks.

The Patterson clan returns in the latest installment of the long-running comic strip in a collection that tackles the complexity and joy of modern life.

Lynn Johnston relies on the normative nature of domestic chaos--contemporary living--to create this successful comic strip. The Patterson family episodes reflect many of our households--making us laugh at our own foibles. Illustrated.

Cartoons offer a humorous look at family life, college, first love, adolescence, preschool, and other events in the life of the Patterson family.

Cartoons follow the ups and downs of the Patterson family and celebrate the life of their beloved 14-year-old sheep dog, Farley.

The Patterson clan—Elly, John, Michael, and Lizzie—continues to charm moms, dads, brothers, and sisters with the lighthearted and engaging chronicles of their family in this For Better or For Worse collection, Pushing 40. Cartoonist Lynn Johnston''s presentation of daily battles, bungles, tears and smiles has endeared her to a loyal following across the country. Pushing 40 provides new dimensions of Johnston''s lively and entertaining portrayal of family life—bringing nods of recognition with her sensitive insight and wry sense of humor.

Compilation of the world''s most popular family cartoon strip in which members of the Patterson family have evolved through age and experience.

A collection of comics from Lynn Johnston''s daily strip "For Better or For Worse", which chronicles the daily ups and downs of family life.

Lynn Johnston''s own family bears an uncanny resemblance to the fictional Patterson family. In A Look Inside For Better or For Worse you''ll find the evolution of Lynn Johnston''s strip. From the turmoils of toddlerhood to the shock of "a teenager in the house," For Better or For Worse presents a decade of entertainment.

"For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston packs more drama, laughter, and real life into one strip than many TV sitcoms can manage in a season."Some people joke that the best part about being a parent is that eventually you get to be a grandparent. When a man is on the brink of this exciting time, the anticipation of being able to pass on family history and traditions, and relive precious memories of years gone by, sets in. I Love My Grandpa! celebrates the relationship a child has with his or her grandfather through the eyes of grandchildren from around the globe, including the Patterson family from the classic comic strip For Better or For Worse. By way of a heartwarming poem, this charming book covers some of the thrills and spills of becoming a "grandpa"-surprised by the unexpected joy of holding a baby again-and playing a special role in the life of a growing youngster. I Love My Grandpa! radiates the universal love of a grandchild and makes an ideal gift for any expectant or new grandfather.

As creator Lynn Johnston illustrates inside this special treasury of America''s most popular family comic strip, For Better or For Worse, life moves quickly in the Patterson household. Reflecting Johnston''s longstanding tradition of portraying family life with warmth, humor, and honesty, this treasury features Johnston''s original commentary, which offers firsthand insight into the development and inspiration behind her strips. Candid personal photos and newspaper clippings from the early days are also included and provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse for fans of For Better or For Worse. Join the Patterson family as they find humor in life''s everyday challenges and triumphs; and discover why this endearing foursome is North America''s favorite funny-page family inside this reflective retrospective.

This collection includes cartoons from June 1999 to March 2000 from the "For Better or Worse" nationally syndicated comic strip. It follows the adventures of the Patterson family as they age, cope and navigate life with love and humor.

A collection of comics from Lynn Johnston''s daily strip "For Better or For Worse", which chronicles the daily ups and downs of the Patterson family.

Collect the beloved newspaper comic strip that chronicles the saga of the Patterson family in real time, over three decades, in this definitive edition. The Patterson family drama continues in this penultimate volume in the series. Elizabeth begins her teaching career when she graduates from university and moves to the fictional Indigenous town of Mtigwaki in northern Ontario, Michael’s writing career shifts gears when he goes freelance but finds it isn’t easy to manage when their second child is on the way, and April enters her teenage years, starts high school, and forms a garage band called 4Evah. Meanwhile, Elly and John begin the process of retiring when Elly sells Lilliputs. For Better or For Worse continues to delight readers of every age in this saga spanning four generations of Pattersons! Collecting every strip from May 4, 2003 to July 29, 2006.

It was a big year for new relationships in the Patterson household. Wanting to avoid an elaborate, expensive wedding, Michael and Deanna married in secret and moved in together. Meanwhile, her mother continued to engineer a huge social affair, which threatened to upset an already delicate relationship between the two families. When Elly helped her reluctant daughter-in-law choose a dress, it brought them closer together-as confidantes and friends-and in the end, the wedding was beautiful.Meanwhile, Grandpa Jim began a slow, sweet courtship with Iris, whom he met at the Wednesday night Legion dance, and Elizabeth moved in with her boyfriend, Eric. She soon suspected he was not her knight in shining armor, and Anthony, the boy Elly and John always hoped Elizabeth would marry, becomes engaged to someone else.With This Ring gives readers more of what they enjoy most: a sense of connection, of being one of the participants in this humorous lifelike comic strip "saga." Like the many For Better or For Worse books that have preceded it, With This Ring is certain to be a popular best-seller.

April Patterson entered the world of For Better or For Worse in dramatic fashion when she was born at home during an ice storm on April 1, 1991. Since then she has continued to add surprise and sparkle to the Patterson family. Cartoonist Lynn Johnston has gathered her favorite strips about April, chronicling her fun-filled and rambunctious first 10 years. From the wonder she brought to the family as a tiny baby through her exploits as a toddler, her traumatic fall into a raging river and subsequent rescue by Farley, and her other adventures while growing up, making friends, and going to school, April''s life is told through cartoons, new art, and written commentary. The Robert Tonner Doll Company is also celebrating April''s 10th birthday with the debut of an April doll in August 2001.

This collection includes the cartoon''s trademarks--the foibles of teenagers, terrors of tots, and trials of marriage--and also features hilarious comic daring to more series issues, such as a friend''s revelation that he is gay.

Award-winning cartoonist Johnston of "For Better or For Worse" fame and co-author Cruickshank follow Farley as he welcomes the warmth of spring and tries to remember where he buried his most prized possession last fall.

Art imitating life is what happens in Johnston''s perennially popular comic strip, "For Better or For Worse." In this newest collection, life is progressing for each character in the Patterson family.

Johnstons "For Better or For Worse" is the worlds most popular family strip in which characters evolve through age and experience, rather than remaining frozen in time. Syndicated since 1979, this comic was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip.

Collect the beloved newspaper comic strip that chronicles the saga of the Patterson family in real time, over three decades, in this definitive edition. The Pattersons must weather a host of tumultuous changes as the strip enters the 21st century—Elizabeth moves in with her boyfriend, Michael and Weed move to Toronto, Elizabeth moves in with her boyfriend, and Michael and Deana get married and anticipate the birth of their first child. Plus, the Pattersons step out of their comfort zones when Elly buys a bookstore, Elizabeth starts a teaching job, and April forms a garage band! More laughs, tears, heartache, and smiles from Lynn Johnston as she takes her strip into the 21st century! Included are every comic strip from January 2, 2000 to May 27, 2003.

"The strips in this treasury include almost everything published between the spring of 1981 and the fall of 1983"--Page [2].

Lynn Johnston, creator of one of the best-selling contemporary cartoons in North America, For Better or For Worse, along with her long-time friend and author Andie Parton, successfully portrays all of the excitement and anticipation of becoming a grandmother in this charming gift book. It is the perfect keepsake for any expectant grandmother.It is hard to know who looks forward to a new baby more, an expectant parent or an expectant grandmother. From the time the announcement is made, a grandma-to-be may be full of questions: "Aren''t I too young for this? Or maybe too old? What will they call me? Will they need me, or resent my ''help''? Can I really do this? So You''re Going to Be a Grandma! offers the perfect reassurance in the form of a delightful poem that covers all the doubts and questions, joys and successes as a new grandma proves to be a godsend to her new grandchild and its parents: "Baby weeps and so does mother, Daddy isn''t far behind, Both so nervous and exhausted This is where a grandma shines. Readers of For Better or For Worse will recognize new Grandma Elly as well as her son, Mike, and his wife, Deanna, and appreciate the inclusion of families of various ethnicities in these heartwarming drawings. So You''re Going to Be a Grandma! perfectly celebrates the universal love of a grandchild.

In Things Are Looking Up... A For Better or For Worse Collection, Michael travels to Winnipeg to work on his Aunt and Uncle''s farm for the summer and takes his driving test, Elizabeth is discovering boys, makeup, and designer clothes while struggling to fit in with the "In Crowd," and April starts teething.

In What, Me Pregnant? A For Better or For Worse Collection, Elly, who is juggling a new job, the adolescent traumas of Michael and now Elizabeth, plus the usual housework woes, finds out she is pregnant!! The shock finally wears off and the family deals with the idea of another person in their household. Then one stormy night, baby April is born at home, and the Pattersons forget their worries and focus on the beautiful new baby girl, while getting used to midnight feedings and changing diapers!

"Fromm a solid start as a likable family sitcom, For Better or For Worse has become, alongside Doonesbury, the hardest-hitting strip on the block--and like Doonesbury, it has done so without sacrificing wit".--The New York Daily News. This anniversary celebration looks back on the series'' high points. Full color.

Now syndicated in hundreds of newspapers, some of the best of Lynn Johnston''s cartoon strip "For Better or For Worse" are collected here in one volume for the strip''s millions of fans.

A collection of comics from Lynn Johnston''s daily strip "For Better or For Worse", which chronicles the daily ups and downs of the Patterson family.

Pictures and humor help readers build their Spanish language skills To its millions of fans, the Pattersons are just like their own families, facing universal issues among daily concerns. Containing a selection of 100 syndicated Spanish-language versions of the strip that is widely read in Latin America, Laugh ''n'' Learn Spanish provides an entertaining and effective way to expand and polish conversational skills in Spanish. Readers learn by understanding and learning natural, everyday verbal interactions at home and about town, following John and Ell Patterson as they attempt to come to terms with middle age; daughter Elizabeth as she spreads her wings and goes off to college; son Michael dating and then marrying his childhood sweetheart, Deanna; daughter April as she rebels against discipline, anther grandpa who finds a second love in the autumn of his life. Each strip is graded by difficulty--Beginning, Moderate, or Challenging--and is accompanied by: Glosses that translate difficult vocabulary Usage notes to build proficiency A summarizing activity that tests comprehension Additional exercises for key idioms and word patterns appear at the end of each section

The Patterson family undergoes more humorous changes as their youngest daughter, April, becomes a teenager.

Presents a selection of cartoons from the strip''s earliest collections, as well as entirely new cartoons, accompanied by the author''s commentary and photographs from her own life.

Featuring more than 43 weeks of strips, with Sundays in color, this collection features Elizabeth''s developing teaching skills working in a northern First Nation''s community, Mike and Deanna''s move to Mrs. Saltzman''s upstairs apartment, April''s confrontation of teenage issues like acne and self-image, while John and Elly face middle-age ailments and the possibility of retirement.

"Lynn has created the consummate family strip. Her line is as smooth as silk, and she is one of the few cartoonists in the history of the business with the courage to allow her characters to age."--Jim Davis, creator of Garfield Join the Pattersons for a volume full of hilarious and touching cartoon fun in Keep the Home Fries Burning. The peaks and valleys of family life, the curious revelations of children, and the patent lunacy of owning a dog--these are the simple charms that have engaged readers of the For Better of For Worse strip for decades.

Millions of readers share a daily relationship with Johnston and her cartoon family, the Pattersons, in the strip "For Better or for Worse." That long association is honored through this one-of-a-kind collection featuring Johnston''s musings and comments about her real life.