Elise Gravel – illustratör

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children''s Book of the Year!

Meet Olga, the amazing child scientist who LOVES animals (because they are super-cute)! Brightly put this heavily illustrated don''t-miss book on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds."

Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere is jam-packed with fun: vibrant illustrations, word bubbles, quirky humor, olgamus facts, and plenty of excitement for readers who love making discoveries and meeting new friends. Olga is a charming combination of independent, curious, and smart—making her the coolest girl scientist around—perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Captain Underpants.

When Olga crosses paths with a weird creature and becomes the first kid to discover the species olgamus ridiculus, she is ecstatic! What does an olgamus eat? How does it poop? Why does its burp sound like the word rubber? With her trusty observation notebook and the help of a librarian, a shopkeeper, and some friends, Olga sets out to do science—learning the facts about her smelly, almost-furry pal and searching for him when he goes missing. The scientific method is the best way to discover anything!

Animal lover and kid scientist Olga is back! Great for fans of the acclaimed graphic novels Real Friends and Invisible Emmie.

In this second installment of a series Franny K. Stein creator Jim Benton called “great, kooky, monstrous fun,” Olga wants to leave earth in search of Meh’s home planet, but first she’ll have to discover why Meh is acting so strange.

Olga: We’re Out of Here is jam-packed with facts and fun: Elise Gravel’s classic comic illustrations, hilarious word bubbles, space travel facts, and a diverse cast of memorable characters.

Brightly.com put Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere on their "Ultimate Summer Reading List for 9- to 12-Year-Olds."

And Kirkus said of it: “A visually interesting mix of illustration and story, punctuated by numerous lists, comic panels, and cartoon diagrams and led by a smart female protagonist. A bubble-gum crowd pleaser with wide audience appeal.”

Join Olga, the science-loving girl in the red dress, in her most wacky adventure yet! Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish.

In this third installment of the series, Olga’s beloved companion, Meh, is now a mom! She has a litter of adorable babies that look like spring rolls. But the babies aren’t just adorable—they’re a handful! How can Olga stop them from covering her house in rainbow poop if she’s busy making sure they’re fed?

Can Olga keep it all under control?

Packing in three times the girl power, hilarious quips, and kooky science facts of the previous books, Olga: Out of Control is sure to have kids laughing!

"Med en oväntad och humoristisk knorr på slutet har Elise Gravel gjort en bok där bilderna i skön samklang med texten för berättelsen framåt. Jag vill ha ett monster! är en bok som kommer att attrahera många barn." Dag Hedberg, BTJ

– Alla mina kompisar har monster som husdjur. Lisa har en ogg, Simon har en slurp, Alice har en knöpis. Jag vill också ha ett, säger jag till pappa. Snälla, snälla, snälla, jättesnälla, superdupersnälla! – Vi har inte plats för ett monster, svarar pappa och ställer massor av motfrågor. Vem ska ta hand om det? Vem ska mata det och plocka upp bajset? – Det ska jag göra. Jag är nämligen en monsterexpert!

Äntligen får Holly sitt alldeles egna monster. Som hon har längtat! Hon ska ska mata, rasta och ta hand monstret, det har hon lovat pappa. Men det är inga problem, för monsterungar är det roligaste och gulligaste som finns. Fast det är klart, de gör inte alltid som man säger. Och sen växer de så snabbt …

Elise Gravel har skrivit och illustrerat fler än trettio böcker och är en mycket uppskattad bilderboksskapare i hemlandet Kanada.

"Elise Gravels ”Jag vill ha ett monster!” (6-9 år) är en bedårande bilderbok med monster söta som karameller men busiga som - just det - små monster." Eskilstuna-Kuriren

"Jag är ett monster!" är en bok som kommer att attrahera många barn.