Books published by Andrews McMeel Publishing

Tootie the turtle and Teeny the bird leave Turtletown to visit the beach in this adorable graphic novel for early readers that's all about friendship. Tootie and Teeny are going on a trip to the beach! It's going to be a Birtle BFF Beach Bonanza. But when they get to the beach, a gull named Garry interrupts their plans. Teeny is excited to meet another bird. Tootie is . . . not. Will these BFFs stay BFFs, or is this BFF Beach Bonanza doomed? This adorable graphic novel is about making new friends, dealing with jealousy, and being open-minded. It features a Dyslexia-friendly font. "Not only are Tootie and Teeny some of the sweetest characters ever, but their friendship should serve as a blueprint for all friendships. With my whole heart, I wish for all of us to have a friend like these two, who will love, respect, and accept us for everything that we are, and all that we wish to be, flying turtle or otherwise. This whole book feels like a hug, a reassuring warm blanket of love that reminds us of the importance and of the magic that happens when our hearts and minds are open, and of the beautiful fact that we are all more alike than we are different." - Leila Boukarim, author of Zips and Eeloo Make Hummus

"Iggie and friends are back in this second book in the exciting Peculiar Woods series--and not a moment too soon! Iggie's friend, the curmudgeonly chair Boris, has been kidnapped and taken to the mysterious underground prison beneath the school. With help from Angie, his courageous neighbor and friend, Iggie sets out to rescue Boris but quickly gets caught up in a new series of adventures. Questions abound: Who are the mysterious 'Intelligents' they keep hearing about? What--or who--caused the nearby town to flood? And could the same thing happen to Peculiar Woods?"--

This curated selection of the most beloved illustrations from the wildly popular Worry Lines Instagram account is the perfect gift for a friend, family member, or anyone who may need a reminder that it's OK not to be perfect. Worry Lines creates illustrations that feel like a big hug from an old friend. From lighthearted explorations of anxiety, heartwarming comics about love, and heartfelt tributes to the power of potatoes, these simple yet emotionally complex comics are deeply relatable, witty, and wise. Artful, funny, and endlessly sweet, "You're Doing Really Well Given the Circumstances" is a hopeful tonic for troubled times.

With a beautiful art style and a swift sense of humor, Lavender Clouds is breakthrough work from a leading voice in mental health comics. Eisner Award nominated author Bex Ollerton--known as @Schnumn to her thousands of followers--is a talented comic artist who feels energized and courageous on some days and exhausted and emotionally depleted on others. In Lavender Clouds, she translates her experiences with Autism, ADHD, and mental health into a series of colorful, emotionally resonant comics that tell stories of neurodiversity and resilience. With a tone that is sharp but always sensitive, this debut book collection describes the many insights and strategies the author has learned on her journey to self-acceptance. Among the many topics addressed in the book are the folly of "foolproof" organization strategies, the perils of burnout, the joy of small hopes, and the importance of growing at your own pace and on your own path Breathtaking in its artistic range and emotional truth, Lavender Clouds offers an enlightening and uplifting read for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, or other issues.

Can you stay at your ex's place without things getting weird? And how do you properly apologize to your host for tequila-fueled bad behavior? Fear not! Guestiquette has the answers. Guestiquette is the first book that takes on the complicated world of being a houseguest today, offering useful, irreverent, and hilarious advice for guests and hosts. Not sure how to deal with a Schnauzer that hates you or what to do if a zombie apocalypse breaks out while you're staying at someone's home? Guestiquette has you covered. In addition to advice, this book has fun illustrations, charts, lists, and even a recipe, that celebrate the houseguest experience. You'll also find true first-person stories from hosts and houseguests who were brave enough to share their often cringe-inducing tales, including vivid recounts of a honeymoon spent in the wrong house and the Thanksgiving dinner that would have given Martha Stewart nightmares. Everyone who has ever been a houseguest or a host has encountered issues they're not exactly sure how to handle. Finally, there's a book for most every situation that will help even the most horrible houseguest.

From Mothman to the Mongolian Death Worm, Shellycoat to Simurgh, Nessie to even Ningyo, this charming and creative collection of cryptids will fascinate readers for years to come. Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and Mythos from Around the World features 90 different creatures from around the world, each with their own researched description and full-color illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: cryptids, folklore, and mythology. It features popular cryptid favorites, such as Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster, and some lesser-known cryptids, such as the Enfield Horror and the Montauk Monster. For folklore, there are kelpies, selkies, cat sidhes, and grimalkins, along with the dobarchu and the vampiric pumpkin! In mythology, you'll find Medusa, sphinx, Pegasus, and the bukavac! The book is fun for newcomers to cryptozoology, folklore, and mythology but is also fun for those who are well read about the creatures in the book. While written by Rachel Quinney and mainly illustrated by her, there are twelve guest artists featured within the book, too.

A fun and inclusive spin on traditional tarot cards, The Adventure Tarot invites you on a magical road-trip to find your true self. Author Elizabeth Su can't wait for you to embark on this adventure of self-empowerment with her.

Each pair of poems inspires a shift from the old way of thinking to the new: from guilt to gratitude, resistance to surrender, and fear to love. The first poem in each pair is dedicated to the old way. The second poem offers a shift in perspective that lovingly illuminates the new. Each seemingly simple poem instantly elicits a profound reset, and is coupled with beautiful line drawings that awaken not just the mind, but also the heart. The Shift's unique poem pairings uplift the soul by offering a hopeful salve for our collective burnout.Whether you listen to a pair of poems a day, or listen to the entire book in one sitting, The Shift will be your trusted companion as you bravely navigate the great unknown that lies ahead in the months, years and decades to come.Audiobook highlights: Narration by author Melody Godfred, a speaker known for her warm, soothing voice and thought leadership in the self love spaceAn alternate track featuring sound effects that place you at the scene of Melody's nature-inspired poetryCommentary by Melody on some of the book's most notable poems and themes, ranging from navigating the pandemic, relationships, motherhood, and the journey towards achieving self love and worthA PDF copy of The Shift that provides access to the line drawings that accompany Melody's poems

Minecraft meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in book 1 of the series following a Minecraft villager who dreams of becoming a Minecraft warrior!

The magic of L.M. Montgomery's treasured classic is reimagined in this adaptation perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike.When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan who can help manage their family farm, they have no idea what delightful trouble awaits them. With flame-red hair and an unstoppable imagination, eleven-year-old Anne Shirley takes Green Gables by storm.Anne's misadventures bring a little romance to the lives of everyone she meets: her bosom friend, Diana Barry; the town gossip, Mrs. Lynde; and that infuriating tease, Gilbert Blythe. From triumphs and thrills to the depths of despair, Anne turns each everyday moment into something extraordinary.

From the writer of the popular self-help book The Honest Enneagram comes a deeper dive into all nine types of the enneagram personality structure and what they can teach us about ourselves. With poetry and essays for each type, The Enneagram Letters teaches listeners to embrace the full range of the human experience. "When we live inside of the constraints of our enneagram type, we are settling for a life in a cocoon. Safe, purposeful, and limited." Sarajane's thoughtful insights and beautiful words inspire listeners to feel less alone and encouraged on their own journeys to personal expansion.Divided into nine chapters that address the following feelings or fears for each Enneagram type: Chapter 1: To the part of you that feels it must be perfect.Chapter 2: To the part of you that fears being unlovable.Chapter 3: To the part of you that feels you are only as worthy as your achievements.Chapter 4: To the part of you that fears being average.Chapter 5: To the part of you that fears depletion.Chapter 6: To the part of you that fears letting others down.Chapter 7: To the part of you that fears being trapped in painful emotions.Chapter 8: To the part of you that feels it must be strong.Chapter 9: To the part of you that feels it must be easy to get along with.

"Dina Demille runs a quaint Victorian Bed and Breakfast in a small Texas town... but her broom is a deadly weapon; her Inn thinks for itself, and is a lodging for otherworldly visitors. The only permanent guest is a retired Galactic aristocrat who can't leave the grounds because she's responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on sight. Now something with wicked claws and deepwater teeth has begun to hunt at night. To keep her neighbors and guests safe, Dina has to juggle dealing with annoyingly attractive, ex-military, new neighbor, Sean Evans-- an alpha-strain werewolf -- and the equally arresting cosmic vampire soldier, Arland."--Publisher description.

"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 ... Cat Ninja series, our favorite 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"--

Peter Fox never met a pizza he couldn't devour in 30 seconds flat. His younger brother Jason never met a pizza he couldn't incorporate into a complex physics equation about centrifugal force. Their sister, Paige, just wishes her brothers weren't so annoying. Together with parents Andy and Roger, the Fox Family siblings navigate the nuances of remote learning, assembling gravity-defying ice cream cones, and trying not to humiliate their father in chess. Family pet iguana, Quincy, even gets in on the action in a brief stint as a TikTok star. So bust out your Rubix cube, fire up your Dungeons and Dragons strategy videos, don your Star Wars costumes, and get ready to celebrate your inner dweeb with this brand-new collection of FoxTrot Sunday comics.

"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa's job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate's status as the owner of P.S. 38's filthiest locker, our hero may have met his match. Can he win the slob-off and bury Kyle under the ash heap of history? In this brand-new collection of comics, Nate is definitely NOT messing around"--

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ¿ A USA TODAY BESTSELLERLike a graphic novel version of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this thrilling collection of original horror tales is packed with urban legends, terrifying twists, and delightfully haunted stories by one of the biggest stars in webcomics. Each story will make you scream for more!

An elegantly illustrated celebration of Jane Austen's life and literature as told through the flowers, plants, and landscapes that inspired her. Through explorations of the botanical inspirations and symbolism in Austen's work and personal life, as well as historical information about the gardens and landscapes of the Regency Era, Jane Austen's Garden will transport readers back in time to the lush English landscape of the early 1800s. Woven throughout are DIY projects to help you create a home garden worthy of a surprise visit from Lady Catherine de Bourgh or maybe just give your dining table a bit of historical flair. Accessible, entertaining, and enhanced by the enchanted illustrations of celebrated artist Jessica Roux, Jane Austen's Garden is a fun twist on a familiar subject that will delight plant lovers and Janeites alike.

"... guide to memorable Latin phrases, including famous quotations on love, death, nature, politics, and more."--Provided by publisher.

Some good things must come to an end, for new things to begin. Poet Alicia Cook explores this grievous emotion in her latest and final mixtape collection, The Music Was Just Getting Good. Alicia Cook is back with the highly anticipated final tracklist in her poetry collection of mixtapes, The Music Was Just Getting Good. Following in the footsteps of her first two installments, Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately (2016) and Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back (2020), Cook is closing out her trilogy with a poignant and all too relatable look at the ebbs and flows of life. And why, even during our most difficult seasons, a better day can appear just around the corner. Spread across 184 tracks (92 poems and 92 blackout poems), each paired with an accompanying song, Cook returns to her evergreen themes of mental health, hope, and recovery, and reminds readers that grief is not reserved solely for death. We may grieve who we used to be, moments that never came to pass, physical places, and, of course, people; people who've died, but also those who left, and those we had to leave behind. A stunning closing number in a timely and necessary collection of work, The Music Was Just Getting Good is the balm your soul has been waiting for.

For those looking to introduce RPGs to young players, Scales & Tales offers simple rules, easy instructions, and fun activities for family and friends to enjoy. With a breakdown of different heroes and creatures, an easy adventure full of silly creatures, and fun games and puzzles to play together, this book offers hours of fun without overwhelming young readers with game mechanics. Scales & Tales is a rule book, an easy instruction manual, and an activity book all in one! With clear and concise language, along with adorable illustrations, this book serves as the perfect introduction to role-playing games for kids and parents alike. Everything a new player would need to start a tabletop role-playing game: imagination starters, heroes, drawing games, monsters, epic quests, and more! Scales & Tales contains ways of augmenting your traditional "End-Boss Combat" with fun drawing games and party puzzles. Games like: Telephone, Blind drawing, and Pictionary-like games. With fun illustrations, clear instructions, and kid-friendly games to "slay" the enemy, this book will bring in players of all ages for hours of fun.

"In The Valley, best friends Haru and Yama both dream of leaving as they're bullied at school, frustrated at home, and struggling to figure out who they are. One day, a powerful artifact connects itself to Yama, and they discover that they'll have to journey to The Beacon in search of answers"--

"Zips and Eeloo are two aliens who think they are experts in all things human, like making hummus! But they aren't exactly the experts they claim to be. Will Zips and Eeloo have hummus after all, or just one big, mushy mess?"--Provided by publisher.

"A job is a job,and a job must be done. But taking care of yourself is job number one." From the creators of popular web comic War and Peas, this book of short stories told in verse offers a whimsical view of employment, commiseration about the creative process, and a gentle reminder to reassess our work-life balance. Filled with stories of self-care, heartache, and finding that elusive perfect email signature, Once Upon a Workday is the perfect companion for artists, creative professionals, and anyone who could use a dose of laughter and inspiratio

"Welcome to the mystical land of Afronia, where life is good and full of color. The Afro Unicorns can't wait to celebrate the annual Festival of Crowns. But on the way to the festival, Divine and Unique come across Castle Monotonic, which is home to the mysterious Madame Imperious who wants to drain all the color from Afronia. Madame Imperious has already started draining the color from a young Afrosaurus. It's up to Unique and Divine to save Afronia and the Afrosaurus. Otherwise, their magical land might be doomed... forever!"--

Collection of MUTTS comic strips from the year McDonnell took a sabbatical; includes "new treats" and "old treats".

Experience a cosmic love story like no other, told through a collection of stunning poetry and enchanting imagery. Eclipse, a collection of poetry and art from Wilder, illustrates a magical journey of love between the sun and moon. Readers will experience firsthand the dichotomy of night and day, light and dark, presence and absence, and how one doesn't exist without the other. Separated into three parts--"Stars," "Between," and "You & Me,"--Eclipse dives into the abundant emotions someone experiences only when in the throes of passion.