Owl and Penguin: Here and There

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers by a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor winner.

Owl and Penguin want to make a pizza. But they can’t agree on how to toss the dough. Owl can do it better . . . no, Penguin can do it best! Hmmm, maybe they should just get takeout.

Sometimes friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From making snow creatures to hiking a mountain, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together. 

In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own.

I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Vikram Madan grew up in India, where he wanted to be a cartoonist, but ended up an engineer. After many years in the tech industry, he came to his senses and followed his heart into storytelling. He is the author/illustrator of Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book Owl and Penguin, Owl and Penguin: Best Day Ever, and the graphic novel in rhyme series Zooni Tales, which were all Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections. Vikram lives in Seattle. Visit him online at vikrammadan.com and @artbyvikram.
"This series continues to be a terrific example of how the graphic novel format can be used as a tool for new readers."Booklist
 
"a dynamic story, complemented by enchanting cartoon illustrations of the big-eyed, adorable duo. Another sure-to-please entry in the buddy saga."—Kirkus Reviews
 
"Madan employs his delightful emojis to enhance the hilarious interactions. Who knew making pizza would be so perilous . . . and hilarious." –Mr. Brian’s Picture Book Picks

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Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers by a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor winner.

Owl and Penguin want to make a pizza. But they can’t agree on how to toss the dough. Owl can do it better . . . no, Penguin can do it best! Hmmm, maybe they should just get takeout.

Sometimes friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From making snow creatures to hiking a mountain, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together. 

In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own.

I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author

Vikram Madan grew up in India, where he wanted to be a cartoonist, but ended up an engineer. After many years in the tech industry, he came to his senses and followed his heart into storytelling. He is the author/illustrator of Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book Owl and Penguin, Owl and Penguin: Best Day Ever, and the graphic novel in rhyme series Zooni Tales, which were all Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections. Vikram lives in Seattle. Visit him online at vikrammadan.com and @artbyvikram.

Praise

"This series continues to be a terrific example of how the graphic novel format can be used as a tool for new readers."Booklist
 
"a dynamic story, complemented by enchanting cartoon illustrations of the big-eyed, adorable duo. Another sure-to-please entry in the buddy saga."—Kirkus Reviews
 
"Madan employs his delightful emojis to enhance the hilarious interactions. Who knew making pizza would be so perilous . . . and hilarious." –Mr. Brian’s Picture Book Picks

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