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Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all!When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colours and practising 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 favourite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!

Stop summer slide! Stay summer smart! For kids who just finished 4th grade, this Common Core–aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for 5th grade, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest! Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on reading comprehension, research, writing, decimals, fractions, earth systems, American history, and more, with fun illustrations throughout. Once you complete an activity, get your stickers and track your progress on the map! Loved by kids, teacher-approved, and parent-trusted, this Summer Brain Quest Workbook also includes bonus challenges and stickers, outside activities, a summer reading list, a Brain Quest mini deck, and more.

Monkey is searching for adventure! Can he learn how to fly on a cloud? Will he defeat a fearsome monster? Maybe he can become a brave sailor—but if he’s not careful, he might wind up the prisoner of pirates! In these Chinese Monkey tales, YOU decide what happens next! Six journeys to follow! Which will YOU take?

Coyote is awfully hungry! Can he trick Bear into giving him his lunch? Or fool the prairie dogs into inviting him to their feast? But if Coyote’s not careful, HE could end up on the menu! In these Native American Coyote tales, YOU decide what happens next! Six journeys to follow! Which will YOU take?

Coyote is awfully hungry! Can he trick Bear into giving him his lunch? Or fool the prairie dogs into inviting him to their feast? But if Coyote’s not careful, HE could end up on the menu! In these Native American Coyote tales, YOU decide what happens next! Six journeys to follow! Which will YOU take?

Monkey is searching for adventure! Can he learn how to fly on a cloud? Will he defeat a fearsome monster? Maybe he can become a brave sailor—but if he’s not careful, he might wind up the prisoner of pirates! In these Chinese Monkey tales, YOU decide what happens next! Six journeys to follow! Which will YOU take?

An interactive sticker book that makes learning stick! A fun way to learn about dinosaurs with stickers, activity pages, and lots of facts! Featuring stickers of spiky stegosaurs, four-winged microraptors, deadly tyrannosaurs, underwater plesiosaurs, and the massive diplodocus, which was longer than 3 school buses! Create your own wildlife scenes as you learn about some of the most fascinating dinosaurs that ever walked the earth.How Peel + Discover works: 1.Read a question, then peel the sticker to reveal the answer. 2.Sticker and draw to decorate the activity pages—make them your own! 3.Once all the stickers are peeled, removed the overlay for a Peel + Discover surprise.

An interactive sticker book that makes learning stick! A fun way to learn about horses with stickers, activity pages, and lots of facts! Featuring stickers of gentle ponies, spotted Appaloosas, show ribbons, cowboy boots, and speedy Thoroughbreds that can run over 43 miles an hour! You can even learn about grooming and training as you sticker and draw to fill your barn with horses and everything you need to care for them.How Peel + Discover works: 1.Read a question, then peel the sticker to reveal the answer. 2.Sticker and draw to decorate the activity pages—make them your own! 3.Once all the stickers are peeled, removed the overlay for a Peel + Discover surprise.

From Epic! Originals comes an action-packed graphic novel series about a new breed of superhero. Return to Metro City's furry underbelly in this exciting second volume in the Cat Ninja series!When 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.With humor and action, the shared adventures of these former adversaries teach the importance of:• Using your powers—super or not!—to stand up for those who need your help• Family, in all its forms• Second chancesPerfect for superhero fans and readers aged 6-9!

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!

Everyone’s favorite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs!When 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. This volume includes:Five full-length comicsOne bonus Cat Ninja Tale

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.

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.

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!