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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.

Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in Happy Friendsgiving, a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community—at a table where all are welcome.“They’re here!”From down the hall or miles away—A jumble of laughter and hugs.Today’s the day that brings us all together.Happy Friendsgiving! Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and inclusive celebration of the holiday.Learn the familiar traditions of Thanksgiving, and how family takes on many forms, as friends, neighbors, and relatives arrive for a busy day of cooking, crafting, sharing, and celebration. Young readers will also be reminded to remember and honor those who must work on the holiday so that others might celebrate, including transit workers and first responders.With its rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, Happy Friendsgiving is an ideal choice for those who open their hearts and homes to everyone, cherishing the spirit of community, and the simple pleasures of coming together over a meal.

In Book 3 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, Cat Ninja is Metro City’s most wanted criminal—but Claude knows he has been framed. With Master Hamster at his side and a notorious cat burglar offering an escape route, he must expose the villainous doubles stealing his identity before Doctor Von Malice destroys them all. Cat Ninja has protected Metro City from robots, monsters, mad scientists, and supervillains. So why do the police suddenly have a warrant for his arrest?Someone who looks exactly like Cat Ninja has been robbing banks and businesses across the city. Forced to flee with Master Hamster, Claude accepts help from glamorous jewel thief Le Chat Noir and retreats to his hidden Cat Cave. There he discovers the real criminals...Combining superhero action, mystery, family comedy, holiday humor, magic, animals, and identity-swapping chaos, Cat Ninja: Wanted is a lively full-color collection for independent readers and kids who cannot get enough of the Cat Ninjaverse.Action-packed superhero adventures with a hilarious feline heroSeven stories in one collection include adventures featuring holidays, magic, mystery, strange smells, and Master Hamster in the spotlight. Graphic novel storytelling that keeps young readers engagedA fun blend of comedy, mystery, friendship, and adventureAccessible reading for reluctant readers, independent readers, and graphic novel fansPerfect for classroom, school library, and homeschool collectionsGo on the run with Cat Ninja, expose the impostors, and discover why even Metro City’s most wanted hamster may have a heroic side.

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.

Cat Ninja can protect Metro City—or spend time with the boy who needs him most—but lately he cannot seem to do both. As Octopunch gets the glory and Claude’s nonstop hero duties leave Leon feeling forgotten, Cat Ninja considers retiring for good. Then a pet-control villain begins kidnapping every animal in the city, forcing Claude to discover what truly lies at the heart of a hero.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?Featuring Octopunch, King Crab, Master Hamster, Combat Wombat, Mecha-Mecano, the Howliday Inn, controlled animal armies, pet rescues, family comedy, and ten fast-moving chapters, The Heart of a Hero is a full-color graphic novel about responsibility, adoption, emotional honesty, and fighting for your loved ones.Continue the full-color adventures of Claude, Leon, Master Hamster, Octopunch, and the heroes and villains of Metro City in ten chapters in the sixth Cat Ninja collectionConstant crime alerts keep pulling Claude away from home, leaving Leon to wonder whether Cat Ninja’s duties matter more than their friendshipSuperhero battles, pet-hotel chaos, animal puns, mind-control devices, adoption, and a heartfelt Claude-and-Leon story make this an engaging choice for independent and reluctant readersGraphic novel storytelling that keeps young readers ages 9-11 engagedA fun blend of comedy, mystery, friendship, and adventurePerfect for classroom, school library, and homeschool collectionsSuit up with Cat Ninja for the adventure that proves the strongest heroes fight for their city—and make time for the people waiting at home.

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!

What if your family's house cat was secretly the city's greatest superhero? Dive whiskers-first into the complete Cat Ninja adventure with this action-packed graphic novel box set containing all six books in the bestselling series.By day, Claude is a pampered house cat living with eleven-year-old Leon. By night, he's Cat Ninja—Metro City's masked defender, master of Kat Fu, and fearless protector against villains, robots, mysteries, and mayhem. Alongside Master Hamster and a growing cast of allies and enemies, Cat Ninja faces hilarious challenges, thrilling adventures, and plenty of unexpected surprises.Perfect for young readers ages 9-11 who love superheroes, animals, humor, and graphic novels, this collection delivers hundreds of pages of fast-paced storytelling that keeps kids turning pages from beginning to end.This complete box set includes: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?Why readers love Cat Ninja:Action-packed superhero adventures with a hilarious feline hero Graphic novel storytelling that keeps young readers engaged A fun blend of comedy, mystery, friendship, and adventure Accessible reading for reluctant readers, independent readers, and graphic novel fans Perfect for classroom, school library, and homeschool collectionsJoin Cat Ninja on every adventure and discover why this beloved graphic novel series has become a favorite among young readers, superhero fans, and cat lovers alike.

In volume 7 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, our hero races to save man's (and cat's!) best robotic friend, Adonis, from the villainous creator who never wanted him to be a Good Boy.When Adonis's super-strength zoomies 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—who offers a double-cross disguised as a fresh start.Now Cat Ninja, Fleabot, and a factory-reset Adonis must face mutant guinea pigs, a villainous vet, and an explosive old foe to restore Adonis to his lovable, slobbery self.Volume 7 of the bestselling Cat Ninja seriesRead more than 300 million times on EpicAward-winning, full-color stories for all agesThemes of loyalty, bravery, and found familySuit up with Cat Ninja and save the day!