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James Kochalka

    James Kochalka is an American comic book artist, writer, and rock musician. His comics are noted for blending the real and the surreal. Largely autobiographical, Kochalka's cartoon expression of his world includes real-life characters such as his wife, children, cat, friends, and colleagues, always filtered through his unique observations and flights of fancy. He was declared the cartoonist laureate of Vermont in March 2011 for a two-year term.

    Johnny Boo Goes to School
    Glork Patrol (Book 3): Glork Patrol and the Magic Robot
    Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard
    The Exquisite Triumph of Wormboy
    Banana Fox and the Gummy Monster Mess: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox #3)
    Dragon Puncher Book 3: Dragon Puncher Punches Back
    • 2025

      Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike

      A Green Eggs and Ham Story

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      In this chapter book graphic novel, Sam-I-Am takes his grumpy friend on an adventurous journey beyond the familiar green eggs and ham. The beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's classic stories explore new experiences, showcasing their vibrant personalities and the joy of discovery. This fresh narrative combines humor and heart, inviting readers into a whimsical world filled with colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling.

      Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike
    • 2024

      Jimmy's Elbow

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The story follows a well-mannered boy named Jimmy, who, after a mishap with his elbow, begins to question the reality of his situation. As he grapples with whether his elbow has magical powers or if he’s just imagining things, he prepares for a day at school filled with uncertainty and potential chaos. The narrative blends humor and whimsy, exploring themes of imagination and the challenges of childhood.

      Jimmy's Elbow
    • 2023

      The Glork Patrol meets a TINY new friend… and a HUGE new enemy? Robots come in all shapes and sizes in this loony space adventure from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox! A mysterious package arrives with a tiny robot inside, named Glorkbot. Say hello to the newest member of the Glork Patrol! But when Gonk and Baby Quackaboodle quickly deplete its batteries by making it do too many funny dance moves, there’s only one entity they can turn to for help: the giant floating head known throughout the galaxy as the Magic Robot. Will the Magic Robot heed their plea for help… or blast them with his laser eyes? This action-packed laugh-fest from Eisner award-winner James Kochalka is the goofiest sci-fi comic in the entire universe!

      Glork Patrol (Book 3): Glork Patrol and the Magic Robot
    • 2022

      In this mystery adventure, Banana Fox faces a challenging case as he investigates the chaos left behind in the jail and the escape of Sour Grapes. With limited clues and a series of misleading leads, the story unfolds with the help of his quirky friends, including a surprising ally, Sour Grapes Jr. Together, they must unravel the mystery and restore order before the villains wreak further havoc. The narrative blends humor and intrigue, making for an engaging read.

      Banana Fox and the Gummy Monster Mess: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox #3)
    • 2022

      The Eisner Award–winning graphic novel series that combines comics, cats, goofy photography, and nonstop silly action now makes a triumphant return!The world has been waiting a full decade for a new installment in this Eisner Award–winning series, and now it’s finally here! Let the battle begin…again!The world’s cutest book series about a cat who punches stuff just got even cuter, because this time the dragon is a big, cute, baby one! Dragon Puncher’s human sidekick, Spoony, has got his fuzzy monster pajamas and a new-and-improved extra-long spoon, so he’s ready for anything. But Dragon Puncher mistakes a big ball of yarn for an evil dragon, which attracts the attention of a real dragon. Still, it doesn’t matter who started it. If you punch Dragon Puncher, then Dragon Puncher punches back!

      Dragon Puncher Book 3: Dragon Puncher Punches Back
    • 2022

      Guess who’s back for even more wacky outer-space adventure? The Glorkian Warrior and his crew! It’s a sticky, soapy, messy delight from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox! What a mess! It all started when Glorkian SuperGrandma told the Glork Patrol they could eat candy for breakfast… now their “Dada,” the Glorkian Warrior, has a lot of cleaning up to do. Super Backpack gets a robot super-suit made of candy wrappers and takes Baby Gonk on the adventure of a lifetime, while Glorkian Warrior stays behind and tries to help the uncontrollable Baby Quackaboodle take a bath. Families come in all kinds… even in outer space. This kooky, colorful adventure will feel hilariously relatable and have kids giggling through story time and bath time alike!

      Glork Patrol (Book Two): Glork Patrol Takes a Bath!
    • 2022

      “The best little ghost in the world” continues his award-winning silliness with a wacky new adventure in a new SCHOOL!Johnny Boo doesn’t know what school is, but if Squiggle is going, he wants to go too! School is where you have to wear an apple on your head so the teacher doesn’t mistake you for ice cream and eat you accidentally, right? Well, maybe if your teacher is the Ice Cream Monster.There’s so much to learn! After exploring the mystery of “two plus two,” Johnny Boo and Squiggle try to figure out why the Mean Little Boy got bigger... and wait, how did he grow a mustache? This book is the perfect gift for someone about to enter school, someone who recently finished school, or anyone could use a sweet and silly story about being brave in new situations.

      Johnny Boo Goes to School
    • 2021

      Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(47)Add rating

      James Kochalka's beloved Eisner-award-winning series takes a wintry turn as Johnny Boo and Squiggle discover the delights of eating snow -- and the importance of staying warm!Kids love to eat snow! It looks a lot like ice cream... hey, maybe it really IS ice cream! Johnny Boo and Squiggle are excited to find out, unless the Ice Cream Monster eats it all first. Armed with his gigantic and mighty Ice Cream Fork, he seems unstoppable...until all that cold snow in his tummy knocks him down for the count. Can Johnny Boo and Squiggle warm up their frozen frenemy with mittens from their secret mitten box? Or will they get lost in the silly blizzard forever? Don't worry, this snow day is guaranteed a very happy ending!

      Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard
    • 2021

      "Banana Fox's late fees have landed him in library jail! And when a familiar foe is found around town and a giant book-eating robot is unleashed, it looks like Flashlight and William need to step in to save the day. The junior detectives put their heads together, but when their investigation runs cold, an unlikely hero emerges...But without Banana Fox's help, can the trio put Sour Grapes Jr. behind bars for good?"-- Provided by publisher

      Banana Fox and the Book-Eating Robot: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox #2)
    • 2021

      The great detective Banana Fox is called back to duty to find a missing turtle. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers, and it's worse than he thought! The Secret Sour Society is back, and they're mixing up a bunch of trouble. Can Banana Fox and his sidekick, Flashlight, put an end to the Secret Sour Society once and for all?

      Banana Fox and the Secret Sour Society: A Graphix Chapters Book (Banana Fox #1)