Author & Illustrator Profile
Vera Brosgol
5 Books
Vera Brosgol is an Eisner and Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator known for her work in graphic novels and picture books. She specializes in quirky, character-driven stories with a distinct dark-humored or whimsical edge. Notable titles include the graphic novel 'Anya's Ghost' and the picture book 'Leave Me Alone!'.
Meet the Little Guys. Yes, they are incredibly small, but there are a whole lot of them. Together, they are strong enough to get anything they want. As they march through the forest to find breakfast, you will see them conquer incredible obstacles through the sheer power of teamwork. They can cross deep waters, dig through giant dirt piles, and even climb the tallest trees in the woods. Nothing can stand in their way! But soon, the Little Guys start taking far more than they actually need, leaving the rest of the forest creatures wondering what to do. What happens when a tiny team becomes too powerful to stop? This rambunctious and funny story explores what happens when sharing goes out the window. It is an adventurous read that shows why true strength means working together with your entire community, not just taking everything for yourself.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Freda has a big problem. She just picked the most delicious blueberries, but she is entirely too full to eat them all. She is devastated because she will have to wait a whole year for them to grow back. Thankfully, Gran has a brilliant idea: they can save the blueberries by turning them into jam! Storing fruit in a jar sparks a wild idea for Freda. What if she could save all her favorite things in jars so she never has to lose them? You will watch as Freda tries to capture everything she loves. But she quickly discovers that when you lock everything away, you cannot actually enjoy it. This funny and heartwarming story shows that the very best way to save something special is to keep it safe in your memories.
6-8 Years
27 Pages
All this grandmother wants is to finish knitting sweaters for her grandchildren before winter arrives. But her tiny home is simply too loud and crowded! Finally, she shouts, Leave me alone! and sets off on an epic journey to find just a little bit of peace and quiet. With her giant sack of yarn, she travels further than you could ever imagine. You will follow her as she hikes into the forest, climbs steep mountains, and even travels all the way to the moon! Along the way, she has to deal with ravenous bears, obnoxious mountain goats, and hordes of curious aliens who will not give her a moment of silence. This wildly funny and adventurous story proves that sometimes you have to go to the ends of the universe to get your work done.
6-8 Years
23 Pages
Making frog soup is usually very easy, and it is a witch's absolute favorite treat! To give the soup a nice kick and a lovely pop of green color, the most important ingredient is a heaping spoonful of frogs. But this poor witch has a massive problem. How do you actually keep the frogs on the spoon? You will laugh out loud as you watch these slippery little ingredients hop, leap, and hide all over the kitchen. Every time the witch thinks she has them, they manage to escape! What is a hungry witch supposed to do when her dinner refuses to cooperate? This hilarious picture book is packed with chaos, kitchen disasters, and wildly funny attempts to catch those sneaky frogs. It is a wildly entertaining recipe for disaster that will leave you giggling all the way to the surprise ending.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
By
Chris Duffy
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With
Leonard S. Marcus, Vanessa Davis, Eleanor Davis, Nick Abadzis, Richard Thompson, James Sturm, Craig Thompson, G. Willow Wilson, Drew Weing, Stan Sakai, Richard Sala, Roz Chast, Raina Telgemeier, Mike Mignola, Tao Nyeu, Mathew Forsythe, Cyril Pedrosa, Sara Varon, Laura Park, Marc Rosenthal, Patrick McDonnell, Jen Wang, Jordan Crane, Jaime Hernández, Lark Pien, George O'Connor, Dave Roman, Ben Hatke, Kate Beaton, Bob Flynn, Theo Ellsworth, Nick Bruel, Alexis Frederick-Fost, David Macaulay, Tony Millionaire, Mark Martin, Eric Orchard, Gilbert Hernández, Gene Luen Yang, Mo Oh, Mark Siegel, Stephanie Yue, Lilli Carre, Rebecca Dart, Jules Feiffer, Lucy Knisley, J.P. Coovert, Aaron Renier, Vera Brosgol, and Scott Campbell
Fifty beloved nursery rhymes leap off the page in this vibrant graphic novel collection. Each classic tale is completely reimagined into a short comic by a different celebrated cartoonist, offering a fresh visual take on the stories you know by heart. From the crooked mile walked by the Crooked Man to the misadventures of the Three Little Kittens, these familiar rhymes gain new life through dynamic paneling and engaging full-color artwork. The visual format makes the poetry incredibly approachable, letting you follow the action step-by-step as Jack and Jill tumble down the hill or the Owl and the Pussycat set sail. Whether you are reading these rhymes for the first time or revisiting old favorites, the unique artistic styles bring out the humor, mystery, and joy hidden in the traditional text. It is a perfect blend of classic literature and modern comic storytelling that offers endless details to discover in every panel.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
130 Pages
