Books by Mark Tatulli

Perfect for fans of Real Friends and All's Faire in Middle School, a new full-color graphic novel about growing up and growing apart - and monster hunting - from Mark Tatulli, the syndicated comic artist and creator of Lio.

The world of Lio is filled with the extraordinary—monsters under the bed, wild reptile pets, robot inventions, weird science—but it’s all commonplace for this most uncommon young man. Mark Tatulli renders this pantomime strip in pen-and-ink style, giving the artwork a dark, spidery feel to match the strip’s dark humor. Lio explores the twisted realm of a kid’s imagination—at once bizarre, creepy, and fun. Now, in this collection edited specially for kids, Lio is available to his most dedicated fans.

Heart is a precocious girl whose adorably energetic presence attracts everyone around her. She loves dressing up, playing with her Karlie and Ben dolls, and dreaming of the day she can finally get her ears pierced. Her best friend, Kat, shares her pal''s hopes and dreams-and believes she''ll someday marry Leonardo DiCaprio. Heart''s mom, an overworked and underappreciated single mother, showers her girl with love, but resolutely resists Heart''s attempts to find her a man. Mrs. Angelini rounds out the cast as the matriarch who takes care of Heart while Mom''s at work.This first Heart of the City book collects strips from the cartoon''s first successful year, a debut that attracted legions of loyal fans. Created by Mark Tatulli, Heart of the City has a gentle presence, exemplifying the sweet and sassy realities of modern, urban child-rearing.