Jennifer L. Holm

Watch out, middle school In her second foray out of graphic novels and into middle grade, Babymouse has a smartphone, and she's not afraid to use it. . . . Ping Ping The sound of texting is in the air. Everyone at middle school has a cell phone. Babymouse just has to get one, too. But having a phone is a lot of work Building up a following on SoFamous, learning text lingo, keeping up with all the important koala videos . . . Babymouse is ready to tear her whiskers out. Why does it suddenly feel like she has no friends? Somehow, Babymouse needs to figure out how to stop worrying and love her smartphone . . . if Locker doesn't eat it first. Highly illustrated with black-and-white art throughout and a dozen or so comic pages, this is the perfect showcase for bestselling authors Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm's signature humor. Middle school may never be the same

Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award Five Starred Reviews A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, 2016 Grown-ups lie. That's one truth Beans knows for sure. He and his gang know how to spot a whopper a mile away, because they are the savviest bunch of barefoot conchs (that means "locals") in all of Key West. Not that Beans really minds; it's 1934, the middle of the Great Depression. With no jobs on the island, and no money anywhere, who can really blame the grown-ups for telling a few tales? Besides, Beans isn't anyone's fool. In fact, he has plans. Big plans. And the consequences might surprise even Beans himself. Return to the wonderful world of Newbery Honor Book Turtle in Paradise through the eyes of Turtle's cousin Beans "A surprising coming-of-age story with a remarkably honest message." --The New York Times " Holm] captures this colorful slice of Depression history with her usual vivacious wit. . . . Children will love Beans." --Shelf Awareness, Starred "A novel as entertaining as the motion pictures Beans] loves to see."--The Horn Book Magazine, Starred"Inspired by actual events, Holm's talent for writing historical fiction is on full display. . . . Interesting family and small-town dynamics further enrich this fascinating account of a young boy's life in Florida's 'Recovery Key.'" --Booklist, Starred "Filled with humor, heart, and warmth." --Kirkus Review, Starred "Entertaining and illuminating historical fiction." --Publishers Weekly, Starred

From the award winning duo of Jennifer and Matthew Holm comes the sequel to the bestselling Sunny Side Up -- full of just as much heart and just as many laughs. Summer's over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of . . . middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him she's fine. But the truth? Sunny is NOT having the best time. Not only is the whole middle school thing confusing . . . but life at home is confusing, too. Sunny misses her brother Dale, who's been sent to boarding school. But when Dale comes back, she STILL misses him . . . because he's changed. Luckily Sunny's got her best friend and a mysterious new neighbor on her side . . . because she is NOT going let all this confusion get her down. Instead, she's going to remain Sunny-side up

From the award winning duo of Jennifer and Matthew Holm comes the sequel to the bestselling Sunny Side Up -- full of just as much heart and just as many laughs. Summer's over and it's time for Sunny Lewin to enter the strange and unfriendly hallways of . . . middle school. When her Gramps calls her from Florida to ask how she's doing, she always tells him she's fine. But the truth? Sunny is NOT having the best time. Not only is the whole middle school thing confusing . . . but life at home is confusing, too. Sunny misses her brother Dale, who's been sent to boarding school. But when Dale comes back, she STILL misses him . . . because he's changed. Luckily Sunny's got her best friend and a mysterious new neighbor on her side . . . because she is NOT going let all this confusion get her down. Instead, she's going to remain Sunny-side up

A comics collection from some of the biggest stars in graphic novels, including Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Victoria Jamieson Calling all kidz Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till you get sent to the principal? Don't punish yourself Read the next Comics Squad Leave your troubles behind with this collection of quick and funny stories about many kids' biggest fear--detention Sure, detention can be scary or frustrating or just plain boring, but who knew it could also be an adventure? With a disrespectful Greek god, antimatter ooze, bioengineered rats, and a school full of stampeding bulls, it is definitely full of fun It's a bust-your-gut-laughing comics anthology with original contributions from the most beloved and bestselling names in graphic novels

From the New York Times bestselling, Eisner-winning creators of Babymouse, it's green . . . it's blobby . . . it's gross . . . it's SQUISH( ), a comic-book-loving amoeba whose adventures are perfect for fans of Captain Underpants. Uh-oh Squish's friend Pod just hasn't been himself lately. One minute he's happy-dancing; the next he's sobbing in his soup. What's going on? (Hint: "mitosis" is the process that splits single-celled organisms. That's right, splits.) It is truly pod vs. pod--and may the best pod, umm, win? BONUS: Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters and to get instructions for a SENSATIONAL science experiment you can do at home SHAZAM Praise for Squish: * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." --The New York Times "Simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade Babymouse has joined the swim team Even though she's not always the best at sports, will her hard work earn her the top spot on the podium? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that's sold more than three million copies "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse "--The Chicago Sun-Times Babymouse has big dreams . . . and wet whiskers. She has joined the swim team and is ready to dive in. Next stop, the Olympics But competitive sports aren't really her strong suit. Will hard work and determination earn her a gold medal? DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE

Believe in the possible . . . with this New York Times bestseller by three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a child's relationship with her grandfather Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He's bossy. He's cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie's grandfather, a scientist who's always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this gawky teenager really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth? With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility. Look for EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL in the paperback--including Ellie's gallery of scientists and other STEM-appropriate features. And don't miss the much-anticipated sequel, The Third Mushroom "Warm, witty, and wise." --The New York Times * "Written in a clean, crisp style, with lively dialogue and wit, this highly accessible novel will find a ready audience." --Booklist, Starred * "Top-notch middle-grade fiction." --Publishers Weekly, Starred * "Ellie's memorable journey into the world of science will inspire readers to explore the world around them and celebrate the possible." --Shelf Awareness, Starred "Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what's possible." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me25 STATE AWARD LISTS including the Sunshine State

Calling all kidz Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose? Look no further--do we have the book for you All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject--LUNCH Lunchtime can be fun, wild, yummy, or complete chaos And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious.

Ahhh-CHOO From the New York Times bestselling, Eisner-winning creators of Babymouse, it's Squish's most contagiously fun adventure yet Uh-oh A deadly disease is spreading through Small Pond People are dropping like flies And YIKES--it looks like Squish is patient #1. Will this epic epidemic be the end of everyone's favorite amoeba? (And if it is, who will he leave his comic collection to? ) Find out the answers in the seventh hilarious Squish graphic novel: Deadly Disease of Doom BONUS: Look in the back of the book to learn how to draw one of the Squish characters and to get instructions for a SENSATIONAL science experiment you can do at home Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Captain Underpants and My Weird School Praise for Squish * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." --The New York Times "Simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

When is a summer vacation not really a summer vacation? Sunny Lewin has been packed off to Florida to live with her grandfather for the summer. At first she thought Florida might be fun -- it is the home of Disney World, after all. But the place where Gramps lives is no amusement park. It's full of . . . old people. Really old people. Luckily, Sunny isn't the only kid around. She meets Buzz, a boy who is completely obsessed with comic books, and soon they're having adventures of their own: facing off against golfball-eating alligators, runaway cats, and mysteriously disappearing neighbors. But the question remains -- why is Sunny down in Florida in the first place? The answer lies in a family secret that won't be secret to Sunny much longer. . .

Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade Babymouse wants to buy all of the things that her heart desires, but first she needs money How hard can babysitting really be? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that's sold more than three million copies "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse "--The Chicago Sun-Times Wanted: Expert babysitter. Babymouse will finally have enough money to buy cool stuff All she has to do is take care of a few kids. No problem Who's more responsible than Babymouse? She's practically Mary Poppins (Okay, maybe that's going a little too far.) Will Babymouse be the ultimate sitter? Or will triplets mean triple trouble? Find out in Bad Babysitter--the nineteenth laugh-out-loud installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series. BONUS PAGE: Learn to draw a character DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE

Believe in the possible . . . with this "warm, witty, and wise" New York Times bestselling novel from three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a child's relationship with her grandfather Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He's bossy. He's cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie's grandfather, a scientist who's always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this pimply boy really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth? With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility. And don't miss the much-anticipated sequel, The Third Mushroom "Warm, witty and wise"--The New York Times "Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what's possible." -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me SUNSHINE STATE AWARD FINALIST

He's ba-ack From the award-winning creators of Babymouse, it's the most spine-tingling* Squish yet Gulp A SCARY new movie has everyone talking--and Squish is SPOOKED out of his cellular mind But it's just a movie, right? Right? Will Squish be eaten alive by a TERRIFYING movie monster? Will his friends think he's (gasp ) totally chicken? And can Squish's comic book hero, Super Amoeba, defeat his CREEPIEST foe yet? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the 6th Squish graphic novel: Fear the Amoeba--saving the world, one cell at a time BONUS: Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters and to get instructions for a SENSATIONAL science experiment you can do at home SHAZAM *Amoebas do not actually have spines. Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Captain Underpants, My Weird School, and Lunch Lady.

A bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang * Wowza Calling all kidz Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose? Look no further--do we have the book for you All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject--RECESS With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey Raina Telgemeier Gene Yang and many more Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters Secret ninja clubs Aliens Talking desserts Dinozilla Death-defying escapes Bad guys Good guys Medium guys Superheroes Bullies Mean girls Epic battles True love Outlandish schemes Evil plans Fun Jokes Terrible puns And other surprises that will tickle your funny bone WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER AND POSSIBLE SILLINESS. No assembly required. (Pizzatron 2000 not included.)

A bust-your-gut-laughing graphic-novel anthology with original contributions from the most beloved names in the genre * Jennifer Holm & Matthew Holm * Jarrett J. Krosoczka * Dav Pilkey * Dan Santat * Raina Telgemeier * Dave Roman * Ursula Vernon * Eric Wight * Gene Yang * Wowza Calling all kidz Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose? Look no further--do we have the book for you All your favorite comic creators are right here in this handy-dandy hilarious book This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid's favorite subject--RECESS With popular characters from Babymouse and Lunch Lady and brand-new soon-to-be favorite characters from superstars including Dav Pilkey Raina Telgemeier Gene Yang and many more Comics Squad also features Pizza Monsters Secret ninja clubs Aliens Talking desserts Dinozilla Death-defying escapes Bad guys Good guys Medium guys Superheroes Bullies Mean girls Epic battles True love Outlandish schemes Evil plans Fun Jokes Terrible puns And other surprises that will tickle your funny bone WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER AND POSSIBLE SILLINESS. No assembly required. (Pizzatron 2000 not included.)

Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade You're all invited to Babymouse's big birthday event--and we mean BIG Will she have the most epic birthday ever? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that's sold more than three million copies "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse "--The Chicago Sun-Times You are cordially invited to the birthday event of the year Babymouse is having a birthday and she wants it to be BIG Mount Everest BIG. Eiffel Tower BIG. Tyrannosaurus rex BIG. (Okay, maybe inviting a T. rex isn't such a good idea). Will all of Babymouse's birthday dreams come true? Will she have a five-hundred-tier cupcake? Find out in Happy Birthday, Babymouse--the eighteenth hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series by Matthew Holm and Jennifer L. Holm DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE

Introducing Squish--a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants, Dan Gutman's Weird School, and Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady. Beep Beep Squish can't get enough of his awesome new video game Mitosis (Mitosis is what happens when cells divide. Who says video games can't be educational?) In fact, he may even be obsessed He plays at home . . . at school. . . even in his sleep Are video games taking over Squish's life? And can Squish's favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba, stop the Creeping Black Mold that's taking over Small Pond? Find out in Squish #5 Game On--saving the world, one cell at a time Yowza You can draw comics, too Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home Shazam Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba New York Times: "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." The Bulletin: "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."

Introducing Squish--a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants, Dan Gutman's Weird School, and Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady. Beep Beep Squish can't get enough of his awesome new video game Mitosis (Mitosis is what happens when cells divide. Who says video games can't be educational?) In fact, he may even be "obsessed" He plays at home . . . at school. . . even in his sleep Are video games taking over Squish's life? And can Squish's favorite comic book hero, Super Amoeba, stop the Creeping Black Mold that's taking over Small Pond? Find out in "Squish #5" "Game On"--saving the world, one cell at a time Yowza You can draw comics, too Look in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish characters Also includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at home Shazam Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba "New York Times: " "An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy." "Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews" * "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does." "The Bulletin: " "A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."

Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade It's time to hit the slopes--Babymouse style. Will Babymouse make it down the mountain or get a face full of snow? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that's sold more than three million copies "Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse "--The Chicago Sun-Times Grab your board The powder's fresh and Babymouse is hitting the slopes in the 17th installment of the popular, award-winning graphic novel series by Matthew Holm and three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm (Uh, snowboarding, Babymouse? Is that really a good idea? You don't exactly have a good history with . . . er, being outside). Will Babymouse make it off the bunny slope? Will this winter be extreme--or just extremely lame? And does locker really have a cousin? Find out in Extreme Babymouse--the 17th hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE