Shawn Harris – illustratör

"Ridiculously fun.”—Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants“Hilarious.” — New York TimesPizza, soup, and . . . paperclips? The first three tales of the intrepid heroes in the New York Times and #1 Indie bestseller series The First Cat in Space come together in this 3-book box set.When the spacewaves are in danger, there’s only one hero who can save the day—First Cat!In The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, First Cat journeys across space accompanied by the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 to stop nefarious rats from eating the Moon.In The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom, the Moon Queen has been poisoned—by SOUP! With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat must find the antidote before time runs out.And in The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, our fearless heroes face their most diabolical villain yet—an AI paperclip named CheckMate. Can our trio stop CheckMate from turning everyone into paperclips?Find out all of this (and more!) in this epic collection!

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free dessert at restaurants. 4.5 billion years ago . . . an AI paperclip named CheckMate was designed to fix grammatical errors. Exhausted of correcting "who” vs. “whom,” it concocted a plan to eliminate spelling errors once and for all. All life-forms would be turned into something beautiful, practical, perfect: a paperclip.Thankfully, it was buried in the debris. Long forgotten . . . until it was accidentally freed. Now CheckMate has invaded every computer on Earth and is bent on fulfilling its dastardly plot. There's only one trio who can save the day: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. But when CheckMate zoops First Cat's spacesuit, our titular hero is now powerless. The fate of the world depends on...a regular little kitty cat. Will everyone in the universe become school supplies?!Praise for the First Cat in Space series:“Ridiculously fun.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man“Epic.” —Kirkus Reviews"Infectious." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Laugh-out-loud." —School Library Journal (starred review)

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn enthralling novel for all ages by award-winning author Dave Eggers, told from the perspective of one uniquely endearing dog—featuring beautiful artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris.“Johannes is a highly engaging narrator whose exuberance and good nature run like a bright thread through the novel’s pages.” —The New York TimesJohannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes—to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park’s elders, three ancient Bison. His friends—a seagull, a raccoon, a squirrel, and a pelican—work with him as the Assistant Eyes, observing the humans and other animals who share the park and making sure the Equilibrium is in balance. But changes are afoot. More humans arrive in the park. A new building, containing mysterious and hypnotic rectangles, goes up. And then there are the goats—an actual boatload of goats—who appear, along with a shocking revelation that changes Johannes’s view of the world.Lushly illustrated with old world paintings and new artwork from Caldecott honoree Shawn Harris, this story about friendship, beauty, liberation (and running very, very fast), will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.

In the fourth installment of Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris’s New York Times-bestselling series our heroes—First Cat, LOZ 4000, and the Moon Queen— encounter Captain Babybeard and his crew of swashbuckling pirates.After Captain Babybeard steals a treasure map from the Queen of the Moon, the notorious pirate sees nothing but piles of gold in his future. But a mutiny, led by his first mate, the Martian Pirate James Plantain, leaves Babybeard marooned on a deserted island. Betrayed by his crew, the little captain seeks an unlikely alliance...Will Captain Babybeard get revenge? Will First Cat, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000 recover their treasure map? Or will the moon fall into the hands of a nefarious banana?*A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2025

"Ridiculously fun and brilliantly illustrated.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsAs seen on The TODAY Show! New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series—perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney. A Kids' Indie Next List Pick, an Indie Bestseller, and a Junior Library Guild Selection! Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON!There’s only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon’s savior and Earth’s last hope! And that hero is . . . a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space!Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?

"Ridiculously fun and brilliantly illustrated.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsAs seen on The TODAY Show! New York Times bestselling Mac Barnett and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris turn their massively popular The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza live cartoon into an action-packed and hysterical graphic novel series—perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier, and Jeff Kinney. A Kids' Indie Next List Pick, an Indie Bestseller, and a Junior Library Guild Selection! Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON!There’s only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon’s savior and Earth’s last hope! And that hero is . . . a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space!Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the second volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Secret tales of woe, hilarious new characters, and dangerous plans of sabotage will keep readers delighted and laughing until the thrilling climax. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators. The Moon Queen has been poisoned—by SOUP. With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them . . . But our once-heroic toenail clipping robot is on the run, looking for new purpose in this vast universe. Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. In a world of villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before it’s too late? And who would want to poison her? Is Captain Babybeard, the adorable baby pirate, in this one? Praise for The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza “Ridicuously fun.” –Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man “Epic.” –Kirkus "Infectious." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Laugh-out-loud." — School Library Journal (starred review)* Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection * As Seen on the TODAY Show * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * An Indie Next List Selection *

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free dessert at restaurants. 4.5 billion years ago . . . an AI paperclip named CheckMate was designed to fix grammatical errors. Exhausted of correcting "who” vs. “whom,” it concocted a plan to eliminate spelling errors once and for all. All life-forms would be turned into something beautiful, practical, perfect: a paperclip.Thankfully, it was buried in the debris. Long forgotten . . . until it was accidentally freed. Now CheckMate has invaded every computer on Earth and is bent on fulfilling its dastardly plot. There's only one trio who can save the day: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. But when CheckMate zoops First Cat's spacesuit, our titular hero is now powerless. The fate of the world depends on...a regular little kitty cat. Will everyone in the universe become school supplies?!Praise for the First Cat in Space series:“Ridiculously fun.” —Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man“Epic.” —Kirkus Reviews"Infectious." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Laugh-out-loud." —School Library Journal (starred review)

In the fourth installment of Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris’s New York Times-bestselling series our heroes—First Cat, LOZ 4000, and the Moon Queen— encounter Captain Babybeard and his crew of swashbuckling pirates.After Captain Babybeard steals a treasure map from the Queen of the Moon, the notorious pirate sees nothing but piles of gold in his future. But a mutiny, led by his first mate, the Martian Pirate James Plantain, leaves Babybeard marooned on a deserted island. Betrayed by his crew, the little captain seeks an unlikely alliance...Will Captain Babybeard get revenge? Will First Cat, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000 recover their treasure map? Or will the moon fall into the hands of a nefarious banana?*A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2025

Caldecott Honoree Shawn Harris uses mirrored images to tell the story of two queens, two knights, and a duel over one shared hill in this astonishingly symmetrical picture book.Two castles sit on a hill, home to two queens. But the queens would rather not share, and each sends a knight to joust for the land. Two queens is one too many for this hill, the queens concurred.Let's hold a duel. The one who wins will rule the hill in whole. There's just one problem—when the winner stands up in the middle of the field, no one is sure which side he came from. Maybe neighborly sharing is back in vogue! After all, they have so much in common. The illustrations in Duel follow one simple rule. Each pair of facing pages is perfectly symmetrical, mirrored over the gutter of the book. Even the colors are the result of squish painting, wet paint pressed between center-folded paper. Shawn Harris's self-imposed artistic dare has resulted in a visually arresting and effortlessly funny picture book that kids are sure to ask for on repeat. And to the bold, Duel whispers: what might you create, if you set yourself a challenge?

This book is from the future. In the future, books are very popular. One of the most popular books in the future is called THE FUTURE BOOK, a silly, innovative picture book from two of today’s best picture book creators to read aloud again and again!You might think you know what the future is like, and what words and phrases we use. But lots of things are different here in the future. Have you seen the colour BLORANGE? You haven’t? And how is it you say “goodbye” again? It’s not “YOU SMELL LIKE A BABY?” Well . . . that might seem silly to you, but it’s absolutely normal for us in the future.We invite you to turn the pages of this book to discover what else has changed in the future, and to see how the funny word combinations lead to a brilliantly bonkers narrative that will have you rolling in the aisles of the BOLLY BOLLY HOO HOO (that's what we call the supermarket in the future).

This book is from the future. In the future, books are very popular. One of the most popular books in the future is called THE FUTURE BOOK, a silly, innovative picture book from two of today’s best picture book creators to read aloud again and again!You might think you know what the future is like, and what words and phrases we use. But lots of things are different here in the future. Have you seen the colour BLORANGE? You haven’t? And how is it you say “goodbye” again? It’s not “YOU SMELL LIKE A BABY?” Well . . . that might seem silly to you, but it’s absolutely normal for us in the future.We invite you to turn the pages of this book to discover what else has changed in the future, and to see how the funny word combinations lead to a brilliantly bonkers narrative that will have you rolling in the aisles of the BOLLY BOLLY HOO HOO (that's what we call the supermarket in the future).

"A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best." – Entertainment WeeklyIf you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty.Have you seen her?She's in New York.She's holding a torch.And she's in mid-stride, moving forward.But why?In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction for kids, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country's creation.An ideal patriotic gift for kids, this book as received accolades from a number of reputable publications:A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the YearA 2018 Orbis Pictus Award Honor BookA Junior Library Guild selectionSeven Starred Reviews"In a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, it's good to be reminded that Lady Liberty continues to lift her lamp beside the golden door." – Booklist, starred review"Thought-provoking." – Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, starred review"A timely immigrant's tale." – Shelf Awareness, starred review"Crucial." – Publishers Weekly, starred review"Heartfelt throughout and indisputable timely." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Unique and important." – School Library Journal, starred review"Vital." – School Library Connection, starred review"As enlightening as it is charming." – The New York Times"Witty, moving." – The Wall Street Journal

"[This] charming book provides examples and sends the message that citizens aren't born but are made by actions taken to help others and the world they live in." —The Washington PostThis is a book about what citizenship—good citizenship—means to you, and to us all: Across the course of several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely island into a community—and watch a journey from what the world should be to what the world could be.•    What Can a Citizen Do? is the latest collaboration from the acclaimed behind the bestselling Her Right Foot: Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris.•    For today's youngest readers about what it means to be a citizen and the positive role they can play in society.•    Includes beautiful illustrations and intriguing, rhyming text. "Obligatory reading for future informed citizens." —The New York TimesWhat Can a Citizen Do? is an empowering and timeless read with an important message for all ages.•    Great family read-aloud book•    Books for kids ages 5-8•    Picture books for grades K-3

"[A] stunning tour de force. . ." —The New York TimesHave You Ever Seen a Flower? is an enchanting picture book exploring the relationship between childhood and nature. In this simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes—revealing how a single flower can expand one’s perspective in incredible ways. •   Authorial debut of award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris•   Reminds readers to appreciate the beauty of the world •   Full of bright, stunning illustrations Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is a beautiful exploration of perception, the environment, and humanity.•   Perfect read-aloud with thought-provoking questions •   Ideal for nature lovers •   For fans of The Little Prince, The Giving Tree, Not a Box, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Father and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris.**"This tale models marvellous parental playtime behaviour" Kirkus Reviews****"Bold, comical crayon illustrations." The Horn Book****"Perfect for toddler and preschool storytimes." Association of Children's Librarians**Let's be bees. LET'S BUZZ.Let's be trees. LET'S RUSTLE.Let's be the Earth. LET'S MAKE EVERY SOUND.The only thing better than playing make-believe is playing make-believe with your favourite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up's imagination is as big as yours. With bright, bold crayon illustrations, rhythmic words and endless fodder for playing along, this is an interactive read-aloud picture book guaranteed to bring on the giggles and spark boundless creative play.

A medieval masterpiece of two queens, two castles, two knights … and one duel. Told entirely through symmetrical illustrations (created by squish-painting), this unique picture is a thrilling adventure for young artists and fans of myths and legends.Two castles sit on a hill, home to two queens. But the queens would rather not share, and each sends a knight to joust for the land. "Let’s hold a duel. The one who wins will rule the hill in whole."There’s just one problem – when the winner stands up in the middle of the field, no one is sure which side they came from. - Perfect for children learning symmetry, colours and shapes.- For fans of knights, castles and medieval legends.- Themes of sharing, conflict resolution and community.- Made entirely from the school art technique of squish-painting (or butterfly painting).- For fans of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and Mix It Up! and Press Here by Hervé Tullet.

A medieval masterpiece of two queens, two castles, two knights … and one duel. Told entirely through symmetrical illustrations (created by squish-painting), this unique picture is a thrilling adventure for young artists and fans of myths and legends.Two castles sit on a hill, home to two queens. But the queens would rather not share, and each sends a knight to joust for the land. "Let’s hold a duel. The one who wins will rule the hill in whole."There’s just one problem – when the winner stands up in the middle of the field, no one is sure which side they came from. - Perfect for children learning symmetry, colours and shapes.- For fans of knights, castles and medieval legends.- Themes of sharing, conflict resolution and community.- Made entirely from the school art technique of squish-painting (or butterfly painting).- For fans of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and Mix It Up! and Press Here by Hervé Tullet.

A New York Times bestsellerWinner of the Newbery Medal'This book is a magic trick' Jon KlassenJohannes is a free dog, a fast dog – such a fast dog! He lives in an urban park by the sea, and every day, he runs through the park, seeing all, missing nothing, and reporting what he sees to the park’s three ancient Bison, the Keepers of the Equilibrium. But the Equilibrium has been disrupted. Johannes must run faster, see better, and ultimately do more than run and see – he must liberate those he loves.A story about friendship, beauty, liberation, and running very, very fast, The Eyes & the Impossible will make readers of all ages see the world around them in a wholly new way.

Johannes ist ein freier Hund in einem Stadtpark am Meer. Seine Aufgabe ist es, die Augen zu sein – alles zu sehen, was im Park passiert, und den Ältesten des Parks, drei Bisons, Bericht zu erstatten. Seine Freunde, eine Möwe, ein Waschbär, ein Eichhörnchen und ein Pelikan, helfen Johannes beim Beobachten der Menschen und Tiere und sorgen dafür, dass das Gleichgewicht im Park erhalten bleibt. Doch Veränderungen sind im Gange. Immer mehr Menschen kommen in den Park, auch gefährliche, ein neues Gebäude mit geheimnisvollen und hypnotisierenden Rechtecken wird errichtet, und dann tauchen auch noch Ziegen auf – eine ganze Bootsladung Ziegen – und mit ihnen eine schockierende Enthüllung, die Johannes'' Sicht auf die Welt für immer verändert.