Marcie Colleen - Böcker

A hilariously clever geometry-inspired picture book from acclaimed author Marcie Colleen and popular illustrator Bob Shea. Perfect for fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Ever since they were a dot and a speck, Circle and Square have been best friends...Then someone new comes along: a cool, exciting Triangle. And three starts to feel like a crowd...With their friendship bent out of shape, can they put it back together again?

Beneath the Twin Towers, a pear tree once stood.It still grows there today.This is its story.One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy -- and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.

In Book 3 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, small-time crooks, sidekicks, and the wannabe supervillains who made our heroes who they are all get a chance to tell their stories––and their stories are hilarious!Cat Ninja: Wanted features Metro City's favorites and newcomers in tales that include a nearly cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous adventures of Master Hamster, and Adonis's first mission as one of the good guys. Enjoy six stand-alone stories, plus a five-part Cat Ninja special miniseries! The stories in Cat Ninja: Wanted teach young readers (ages 6-9) that:People (and villains!) can changeEveryone deserves a second chanceYou don't need superpowers to be a hero!

Dive whiskers-first into the hit graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero! In this action-packed box set, join Cat Ninja and his friends as he faces a variety of challenges, from scheming villains to babysitting and boredom.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, he dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja—Metro City's secret protector! Follow Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and a colourful cast of friends and foes in volumes 1-3 of the Kirkus-starred series:Book 1: Cat NinjaFollow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!Book 2: Time HeistWhen Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they’re pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It’s baby’s first superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity—and nefarious motives—of Metro City’s latest foe.Book 3: WantedMetro City's favourites and newcomers share the spotlight in tales that include a nearly cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous adventures of Master Hamster, and Adonis's first mission as one of the good guys. Enjoy six hilarious, stand-alone stories, plus a five-part Cat Ninja special miniseries!

Fans of comics, and heartwarming stories—not to mention cats!—will love Kitten Ninja, the origin story of the incredible Cat Ninja!Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City’s greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled...much tinier foes. (Hey, everybody has to start somewhere, right?)In this spin-off prequel to the enormously popular Epic Original Cat Ninja series, our favourite feline hero takes on everything a kitten-size ninja has to battle on the way to his heroic destiny: a sun spot that won’t stay put, an irresistible ball of yarn, and—every cat’s archenemy—snow!

Buckle up your chrono-belt and get ready to explore another dimension of the Cat Ninja story! Time Buddies is a history-smashing, humor-packed new graphic novel from Epic! Originals.2025 CBC Children's Favorites Winner2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner When Hoot, an adorable, impulsive owlet from the future, meets Bentley, a studious, rule-following kid from the present, neither one quite fits into their own time. But with the accidental click of a sparkly button (or is it a snazzy one?), the two are off on an adventure that winds through ancient Egypt, the Wild West, and even the Renaissance… Will the history-hopping duo make it back to when they belong, or are these buddies officially out of time?A fun, accessible tale of friendship, time travel, and adventure for readers 6-9.

Calling all Cat Ninja fans: Your favorite feline ninja is back in another action-packed collection of comics from Epic! Originals!It’s nonstop crime time in Metro City, and the hero the city needs is...Octopunch? Even an eight-armed avenger can’t keep the streets safe by himself, though, so Cat Ninja’s spending all his time catching crooks—and no time curled up with his family. When he realizes that Leon needs him more than Metro City does, it might be time to hang up the nunchucks. But with a brand-new baddie kidnapping every pest and pet in town, can our hero really afford to cat nap?Long awaited by young fans of superhero action and humor, this book includes a two-part bonus tale featuring Cat Ninja and friends against a vengeful villain with a fishy agenda.

Kitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages!Before he became Metro City’s greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a swarm of leaves (while fighting a rumbly tummy!), and battles to find a new favorite spot when he outgrows his favorite box. Plus, with lots of love and support from his old ninja master, he learns kindness—and that even ninjas need a little help, now and then.

The Time Buddies are back with a brand-new set of time-jumping adventures in this hilarious graphic novel from Epic!Hoot and Bentley know the most important rule of time travel: Don’t mess with history—especially your own history! Still, a quick trip can be hard to resist when you really, really need to ask your future self an important question—or get your grandpa the coolest birthday gift ever. But after a visit to the roaring (or were they mooing?) twenties, a groovy trip to the disco era, and an adventure in the world of Sherlock Holmes, our favorite partners-in-time have to face facts: Mistakes they made millennia ago have followed them home!

Dive whiskers-first into the bestselling graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero! In this action-packed box set, join Cat Ninja and his friends as he faces a variety of challenges, from scheming villains to babysitting and boredom.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, he dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja—Metro City's secret protector! Follow Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and a colorful cast of friends and foes in this box set containing the full 6-book series!Book 1: Cat NinjaFollow our feline hero's early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy crooks, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!Book 2: Time HeistWhen Leon brings a mystery egg home from school, Cat Ninja and Master Hamster face their biggest challenge yet: babysitting! And while they’re pretty sure they can keep an egg out of trouble, they know they’re in over their heads when that egg hatches into a high-energy ball of feathers and cuteness. It’s baby’s first superhero adventure when they decide to bring their newest family member along as they uncover the identity—and nefarious motives—of Metro City’s latest foe.Book 3: WantedMetro City's favorites and newcomers in tales that include a nearly cat-astrophic case of stolen identity, the not-so-villainous adventures of Master Hamster, and Adonis's first mission as one of the good guys. Enjoy six stand-alone stories, plus a five-part Cat Ninja special miniseries! Book 4: Welcome to the 'BurbsWhen Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they’re not alone—a summer in the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won’t be long before Dad’s new neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly.Book 5: Cat's ClawWhen a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colors and practicing their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up his dukes (all eight of ’em!), Adonis plays hero, Master Hamster’s creative kitchen repairs end with a scorching surprise, and our favorite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!Book 6: Heart of a HeroIt’s nonstop crime time in Metro City, and the hero the city needs is...Octopunch? Even an eight-armed avenger can’t keep the streets safe by himself, though, so Cat Ninja’s spending all his time catching crooks—and no time curled up with his family. When he realizes that Leon needs him more than Metro City does, it might be time to hang up the nunchucks. But with a brand-new baddie kidnapping every pest and pet in town, can our hero really afford to cat nap?

In volume 7 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja graphic novel series, our hero sets off on a quest to save man's (and cat’s!) best robotic friend, Adonis, from the villainous creator who never, ever wanted him to be a Good Boy!When Adonis’s super-strength zoomies create a huge mess (and leave a dog-shaped hole in the wall), he hears the two worst words he knows: Bad dog! Worried that his villainous origins mean he can never be truly good, Adonis turns to his creator, Doctor Von Malice, for help. But what she offers is a double-cross disguised as a fresh start — a complete reboot that would erase his personality and wipe away all memories of the friends and family who love him. Now, Cat Ninja, Fleabot, and a factory-reset Adonis must face mutant guinea pigs, a villainous vet, and an old foe with an explosive history to recover the literal keys to restoring Adonis to his lovable, slobbery self.Adored by kids, teachers, and librarians alike, these hilarious, heartfelt full-color stories teach kids about friendship, bravery, and how to choose what kind of dog—or person—you want to be!Includes a bonus tale featuring Master Hamster!