Author Profile
Nick Bruel
22 Books
Nick Bruel is an American author and illustrator best known for creating the wildly popular Bad Kitty children's book series. His engaging, humorous books often blend picture book and graphic novel elements to entertain and encourage young readers. In addition to writing and illustrating his own bestselling works, Bruel has also provided illustrations for other notable children's authors.
Bad Kitty
Puppy's Big Day
Nick Bruel
Dogs
Humor
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Joins the Team
Nick Bruel
Cats
Humor
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/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty School Daze
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Camp Daze
Nick Bruel
Adventure
Animals
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Meets the Baby
Nick Bruel
Cats
Family
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Who Is Melvin Bubble?
Nick Bruel
Family
Friendship
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Bad Kitty
Kitten Trouble
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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Bad Kitty
Poor Puppy
Nick Bruel
Animals
Dogs
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty for President: Graphic Novel
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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Boing!
Nick Bruel
Animals
Courage
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation
Nick Bruel
Adventure
Cats
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Bad Kitty
Supercat
Nick Bruel
Cats
Graphic Novels
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Takes the Test
Nick Bruel
Animals
Cats
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Bad Kitty
A Bad Kitty Christmas
Nick Bruel
Cats
Friendship
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Bad Kitty
Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty
Nick Bruel
Cats
Friendship
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Vs. Uncle Murray
Nick Bruel
Cats
Dogs
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Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble
Nick Bruel
Art
Cats
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Hairy Hezekiah
Dick King-Smith, Nick Bruel
Adventure
Animals
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Clever Duck
Dick King-Smith, Nick Bruel, Mike Terry
Adventure
Animals
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Bad Kitty
Puppy's Big Day
By:
Nick Bruel
Bad Kitty is in a terrible, horrible, very bad mood, and Puppy's cheerful bouncing is definitely not helping!
To give everyone a break, Uncle Murray steps in to take Puppy out for a nice, relaxing walk through the park. But with Uncle Murray in charge, things do not stay relaxing for long. Their simple stroll quickly turns into a wild adventure filled with a grumpy police officer, one seriously mean neighborhood dog, and a whole lot of chaos. Before the day is over, Uncle Murray almost gets himself arrested, and poor Puppy ends up in the dog pound meeting some very peculiar new friends!
Packed with hilarious mishaps and fascinating real-life facts about dog behavior and pet care, this funny chapter book is perfect for young animal lovers. Can Uncle Murray rescue Puppy and make it back home in one piece?
6-8 Years
176 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath
By:
Nick Bruel
Get ready for the most dangerous mission you will ever face: giving a cat a bath. Bad Kitty is back and badder than ever in this hysterical illustrated guide. You might think washing a pet is easy, but you are going to need a lot more than just soap and water.
Before you even turn on the faucet, make sure you have plenty of dry towels, a full suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, and an ambulance parked in your driveway with the engine running. Oh, and you will also need Kitty, but good luck catching her!
This riotous how-to manual is filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully, by the end, a little bit of soap. Discover the hilarious challenges of trying to get a very angry feline clean. It is a laugh-out-loud adventure that shows exactly why cats and water are a recipe for absolute disaster.
6-8 Years
125 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Joins the Team
By:
Nick Bruel
Tormenting Puppy used to be a breeze, but lately, it leaves Kitty completely out of breath! When her owner catches her wheezing and puffing after a totally normal chase around the living room, the unthinkable happens. Kitty is ordered to do the one thing she despises most: EXERCISE.
At first, Kitty absolutely refuses to break a sweat. But when a high-stakes sports competition is announced, her natural competitive spirit starts to tingle. It is going to take some serious convincing, a little bit of sneaky trickery, and a whole lot of stretching to get her off the couch and onto the field.
Will the world's grumpiest feline finally learn what it means to be a good sport and a team player? Or will she just take a nap right in the middle of the game? Get ready to laugh out loud as your favorite bad-tempered cat laces up her sneakers in this hilarious, action-packed chapter book.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
146 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty School Daze
By:
Nick Bruel
Jump right into the wildest classroom you have ever seen. Kitty and Puppy are completely out of control. They are screaming, fighting, hissing, and drooling all over the house, and all of this massive commotion is really upsetting the new baby. There is only one solution for this kind of behavior. It is time for school. But not just any school, obedience school!
Can a stubborn feline ever learn to follow the rules and make friends with the other students, or will she just bring total chaos to the classroom? You will have to read to find out if Kitty can keep her claws to herself or if she will end up in the principal's office.
This hilarious adventure is packed with funny moments, wild antics, and the classic bad behavior you expect from your favorite grumpy cat. Get ready for a school day unlike any other, filled with laughs and surprises from the very first bell to the final dismissal.
6-8 Years
160 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Camp Daze
By:
Nick Bruel
Life is incredibly hard when all you want is twenty-two hours of sleep and room service. When Puppy and Baby get a little too wild during naptime, Kitty takes a bonk to the head and wakes up believing she is actually a dog.
This strange new behavior completely freaks out Puppy, so he gets packed off to Uncle Murray's Camp for Stressed-Out Dogs for some much-needed relaxation. But guess who secretly tags along? Still convinced she is a canine, Kitty fits right in with the other campers. Everything is going great until she and Uncle Murray stumble upon a massive bear in the woods. Suddenly, those fierce feline claws have to come out.
Join your favorite grumpy pet on a hilarious outdoor adventure filled with mixed-up identities, wild animal encounters, and plenty of camp chaos. It is the perfect funny escape for anyone who loves a good mix-up in the great outdoors.
6-8 Years
160 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty
By:
Nick Bruel
Get ready for a riotous story of a hungry pet gone completely berserk, four times over and in perfect alphabetical order. Kitty is absolutely furious when she discovers that all her favorite foods are gone. The only things left in the house are healthy vegetables like Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, and Dill.
Faced with twenty-two other equally unappealing vegetables, this grumpy feline decides to throw the ultimate tantrum. She eats the homework, bites Grandma, claws the curtains, and damages the dishes, working her way all the way through the letter Z. But what happens when tastier treats finally arrive?
Once an assortment of anchovies, buffalo burritos, and chicken cheesecake appears, Kitty might just have to apologize to Grandma. This hilarious alphabet adventure is packed with wild behavior, funny foods, and a perfectly grumpy main character that will keep you laughing from A to Z.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Meets the Baby
By:
Nick Bruel
Prepare for total mayhem when the ultimate surprise arrives at the front door. Kitty's owners have finally come home, and they have brought a strange new creature with them. Reeling in absolute horror, Kitty is convinced that this loud, weird thing must be a dog. The neighborhood cats are completely sure it is just a strange new cat. But the truth is far more shocking: it is a baby!
Now, the house is turned upside down as everyone tries to figure out how to deal with this tiny new human. The chaos reaches a whole new level when a wild Kitty game show and the official Kitty Olympics begin, and the baby somehow manages to win hands down.
Packed with riotous illustrations, funny facts, and non-stop antics, this hilarious adventure explores what happens when a grumpy pet is forced to share her kingdom. Discover how a stubborn feline handles the biggest, loudest change her family has ever seen.
6-8 Years
144 Pages
N/A
/5
Have you ever wondered what makes someone who they really are? It is time to meet six-year-old Melvin Bubble, but you are not just going to hear his side of the story. Instead, you will get to know him through the eyes of everyone else in his life.
From his loving parents and his best friends to a whole cast of unexpected characters, everyone has a completely different opinion about who Melvin actually is. Some think he is amazing, while others have some very funny complaints.
This clever and hilarious story invites you to piece together the puzzle of a normal kid with a very funny life. Dive into these wildly different perspectives and discover the hilarious truth about Melvin Bubble in a book that will keep you laughing from start to finish.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Kitten Trouble
By:
Nick Bruel
There is terrible news in the neighborhood, and it is about to turn one grumpy pet's life completely upside down. A massive argument next door has turned into a full-fledged fight, and the worst part is that the local cat shelter has been destroyed. Wanting to help, Kitty's family decides to foster as many displaced kittens as they possibly can.
Surely Kitty will not mind sharing her home with a few tiny, adorable guests, right? Actually, she minds a lot! Suddenly, her quiet house is swarming with energetic little furballs who want to play with her toys, eat her food, and invade her personal space.
Will our favorite bad-tempered friend ever learn to share her kingdom, or will the kitten chaos drive her completely crazy? This hilarious and heartwarming adventure shows what happens when a stubborn feline is forced to open her home, and maybe even her heart, to those in need.
6-8 Years
160 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Poor Puppy
By:
Nick Bruel
It is not easy being a playful pup when your best friend just wants to be left alone. All Poor Puppy wants to do is play a fun game with his pal Kitty, but she does not seem the least bit interested in joining him. Left to his own devices, this energetic dog has to find a way to amuse himself.
He decides to play with an entire alphabetical list of toys, working his way from A to Z. Once he is finally worn out, he takes a long nap and dreams of traveling to an alphabetical list of exciting countries, still hoping to play with his favorite feline friend.
This zany, laugh-out-loud adventure is packed with clever alphabet fun and hilarious moments. Discover how one lonely dog turns a boring afternoon into a massive, globe-trotting imaginary journey.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
N/A
/5
The votes are rolling in, and it is time for the wildest election the neighborhood has ever seen. The Neighborhood Cat Coalition needs a brand new president, and the race is officially on. Will the winner be the candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street, or the one chosen by the kitties on the left?
Naturally, a certain grumpy feline decides she is the perfect cat for the job. But running for office is a lot harder than it looks, especially when you have to deal with debates, campaigns, and rival cats. When election day finally arrives, our favorite bad-tempered candidate discovers a massive problem: she never actually bothered to register to vote!
Now, the entire election might just come down to a surprise, last-minute absentee ballot. Dive into this hilarious, full-color adventure to learn all about how voting works, while enjoying the chaotic antics of the world's worst political candidate.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
145 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet
By:
Nick Bruel
Even the toughest, grumpiest pets in the world get sick sometimes. When Kitty is feeling happy and healthy, life is absolutely perfect. She jumps around, eats everything in sight, and has plenty of energy to keep slobbering puppies exactly where they belong. But right now, all she can do is lie sadly in her bed.
It looks like it is time for the one thing every pet dreads: a trip to the vet! Getting a clawing, angry feline into the doctor's office is a wild adventure all on its own. But the real challenge begins when she has to face the most terrifying thing of all—a shot.
After the medicine kicks in, Kitty is sent into a strange, hilarious dream world where she must make things right with Puppy or risk losing her spot in pet heaven forever. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud journey filled with medical mayhem and wild imagination.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
147 Pages
N/A
/5
By:
Nick Bruel
Learning something new can be incredibly tricky, especially when you are trying to get your feet off the ground for the very first time. Deep in the heart of the woodlands, a young kangaroo named Joey is getting ready for a major milestone: her very first jump.
She is not doing it alone, though. Her loving mother and a whole crew of friendly woodland animals have gathered around to offer their best advice and cheer her on. Everyone has a different idea of how to achieve the perfect bounce, but Joey has to find the courage to take that big leap all by herself.
This heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story is all about trying your best, listening to your friends, and finding your own unique way to soar. Get ready to cheer for a little kangaroo with a lot of determination.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation
By:
Nick Bruel
Life is exhausting when you are constantly bothered by a drooling puppy and your brilliant plans for world domination keep getting interrupted. So, when the opportunity arises to take a trip with kind-hearted Uncle Murray to an amusement park called Love Love Angel Kitty World, how could any grumpy feline refuse?
Kitty is absolutely thrilled, convinced this is going to be the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. But she quickly realizes that simply getting to the park is going to be an epic challenge all on its own. When she and Uncle Murray suddenly find themselves stuck in a very precarious situation on the road, their dream vacation turns into a wild rescue mission.
They will have to rely on their quick wits and their secret love for each other to get out of this massive mess. Join the fun in this full-color chapter book packed with travel disasters, hilarious mishaps, and unexpected teamwork.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Supercat
By:
Nick Bruel
It has been a very long time since Kitty had a normal playdate, and this one is about to get completely out of hand. When her friend Strange Kitty comes over, they decide to ditch their regular toys, don their shiny armor, and transform into the legendary Super Cat and Captain FantastiCat!
Together, these fearless feline heroes must embark on an epic, globe-trotting scavenger hunt across the treacherous terrain of their own house and backyard. Their ultimate mission? To recover the glowing, powerful Orbs of Destiny, which look suspiciously like a bunch of chewed-up dog balls.
Will this dynamic duo succeed in their daring quest, or will the entire world descend into total chaos and curds? Featuring hilarious graphic novel pages and full-color action, this wild adventure proves that even the grumpiest pets can become mighty heroes when the fate of the backyard is on the line.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Takes the Test
By:
Nick Bruel
Nobody likes taking tests, but this one is a matter of feline survival. Because of a recent string of highly embarrassing behavior, the prestigious Society of Cat Aptitude has officially revoked Kitty's cat license. They have decided she is not just a bad kitty, she is a bad cat entirely!
To win back her rightful status, she must attend Cat School and pass a rigorous aptitude test to prove she still knows how to be a proper feline. If she fails, she will lose her cat privileges forever. With the help of her overly talkative instructor, Chatty Kitty, and Uncle Murray, who mistakenly thinks he is just there to renew his driver's license, the studying begins.
Dive into this hilarious, full-color chapter book as our favorite grumpy pet hits the books, learns the true meaning of being a cat, and discovers a little bit about herself along the way. Will she pass with flying colors, or fail spectacularly?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
148 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
A Bad Kitty Christmas
By:
Nick Bruel
The holiday season is supposed to be merry and bright, but one grumpy feline has other plans. After completely destroying all the beautiful decorations and shredding the wrapped gifts at home, Bad Kitty manages to escape from the car on a cold Christmas Eve.
Suddenly lost and wandering the snowy streets all by herself, she realizes that causing chaos might not be so fun when you are entirely alone. Just when things look bleakest, she meets a surprising new friend who shows her unexpected kindness.
This heartwarming and hilarious holiday tale follows the world's most mischievous pet as she discovers that the season is about much more than just tearing open presents. Join the fun and find out if a little bit of holiday magic can finally teach a bad kitty the true meaning of Christmas.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty
By:
Nick Bruel
It is the biggest day of the year, and you are officially invited to the wildest party in town! It is Bad Kitty's birthday, but things are not exactly going according to plan. The decorations are up, but suddenly, all of her carefully wrapped presents have mysteriously vanished.
To make matters worse, her party guests are acting incredibly bizarre, and her famous feline mood swings are kicking into high gear. Who could have stolen the gifts, and why is everyone behaving so strangely? You will have to read to solve the mystery before the birthday cake is completely ruined.
Packed with deadpan humor, fascinating cat facts, and a surprising amount of suspense, this hilarious chapter book will keep you guessing. Get ready to laugh out loud at the party chaos, and prepare to be touched by a heartwarming visit from a very unexpected surprise guest.
6-8 Years
160 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Vs. Uncle Murray
By:
Nick Bruel
When the owners go away, the pets will definitely play. Kitty's family is taking a much-needed week off, leaving her and Puppy behind at the house. Who is brave enough to watch over this chaotic duo? Good old Uncle Murray has stepped up to the plate.
As the star of the fun facts in previous books, Uncle Murray thinks he knows absolutely everything there is to know about caring for cats. But he is about to get a massive reality check. It does not take long before this confident pet sitter is driven to the brink of madness by a series of epic, house-destroying shenanigans.
Get ready for a hilarious clash of wills as a stubborn feline goes head-to-head with her clueless babysitter. This laugh-out-loud chapter book is packed with wild behavior, funny misunderstandings, and the ultimate test of Uncle Murray's patience.
6-8 Years
176 Pages
N/A
/5
Bad Kitty
Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble
By:
Nick Bruel
Get ready to break the fourth wall in a hilarious adventure where the main character fights back! Kitty has faced down slobbering puppies, talking turnips, and even zombies, but now she is going up against her most formidable foe ever: the person drawing her.
When she realizes she is trapped inside a story, Kitty quickly learns that feline manipulation works both ways, especially when you are stuck at the wrong end of an author's pencil. As the creator tries to explain the step-by-step process of how a book is actually made, a very grumpy cat does everything in her power to interrupt, complain, and cause absolute chaos on the page.
This clever and funny chapter book gives readers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at writing and illustrating, all while delivering the wild antics you expect from your favorite bad-tempered pet. Discover who really controls the story in this ultimate battle of the brush.
6-8 Years
127 Pages
N/A
/5
Meet the grumpiest, hairiest runaway camel you will ever encounter. Hezekiah is a very hairy Bactrian camel who is completely tired of his lonely, boring life at the local zoo. Deciding he has had enough, this ornery animal busts out of his enclosure and heads across the country on a wild adventure.
His journey leads him to an eccentric aristocrat who happens to be just as hairy as he is. Soon, Hezekiah finds himself heading toward a brand new life at a sprawling wildlife park, where he might just find the perfect camel companion to share his days.
Packed with fast-paced action, short chapters, and plenty of laughs, this hilarious yarn is perfect for newly independent readers looking for a fun escape. You will love following along as this bad-tempered camel discovers that the world outside the zoo is full of surprises, strange new friends, and exciting possibilities.
6-8 Years
89 Pages
N/A
/5
Feathers are about to fly when one incredibly smart duck decides to teach the farmyard bullies a lesson. Damaris is not your ordinary, silly, puddle-jumping bird. She is a very clever duck who notices everything. When the snooty farmyard pigs start picking on the other animals, Damaris and her best friend, a loyal sheepdog named Rory, hatch a brilliant plot to get back at them.
Their clever plan works perfectly, maybe a little too perfectly. Damaris soon finds herself feeling sorry for the sows, especially when they are suddenly captured by the sinister Mr. Crook. Now, it is entirely up to this brave little duck to launch a daring rescue mission and save the very pigs who caused all the trouble.
Filled with dotty ducks, bossy pigs, and plenty of farmyard excitement, this charming adventure shows that true cleverness means knowing when to help others, even if they were not very nice to you first.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
/5
