Squished

Praise for Squished: Instant National Indie Bestseller Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated Kids' Book A charming and achingly relatable snapshot of life in a big family. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Nutter's warm and appealing artwork comically captures the crowded chaos of the Lee household and the matter-of-fact diversity of the town, and the sun-dappled visuals will appeal to anyone who loves the work of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale... This stirring and dynamic graphic novel is sure to win a lot of hearts. -- Booklist, starred review Avery's plights are amusing and approachable, with art from Nutter that is gentle and light-filled. This engaging graphic novel tackles very real feelings and will keep readers invested in Avery's life. Highly recommended. -- School Library Journal, starred review Brightly colored landscapes and keen dialogue artfully depict common eldest daughter woes. -- Publishers Weekly There is so much to love about this title... The storytelling is fast-paced and has many humorous moments... The artwork is busy and offers the frenetic feel of the hustle and bustle of a large family. The colorization looks vivid and warm, which wraps up the warm tingly feelings all readers will be left with. Another great addition to the middle-grade comics collection. -- School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids Blog This delightful graphic novel about growing up and carving out your own space is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. -- Barnes & Noble Praise for Allergic: Instant National Indie Bestseller School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the Year New York Public Library Best Book for Kids There's a lot packed into this graphic novel beyond the allergy story line: how family dynamics change with a new baby's arrival, how kids struggle to fit in and find friends. But while it addresses serious issues and emotions, Allergic, unlike hives and sneezing, is mostly madcap fun. -- The New York Times Allergic is the sweetest story you'll read all year. A touching chronicle of a young girl's severe allergies woven into a meaningful journey of friendship, family, and self-discovery. -- Terri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of Invisible Emmie A heartachingly enjoyable tale of resilience. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers will root for this realistic and relatable fifth grader, who's capable of kindness as well as envy and self-doubt... readers will easily identify with her trials and accomplishments. -- School Library Journal Vibrant... easy to recommend. -- Booklist Warm and well-paced... an encouraging tale for young readers engaging with the world of pets, family, and friendships. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for the Allergic Audiobook: A first-rate full-cast audio treatment... Thanks to expertly mixed recording effects and a bouncy music score, the production sounds like a radio drama: overlapping voices, yipping dogs, and multitude of noises. -- Booklist, starred review