Brave New Pond

Contributor(s):

• Author: Jennifer L. Holm
• Author: Matthew Holm
• Illustrator: Jennifer L. Holm

Introducing Squish--a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of BabymouseFilled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants, Dan Gutman's Weird School, and Jarrett Krosoczka's Lunch Lady.

He's baa-ackIt's a brand new school year for everyone's favorite AMOEBAWill Squish finally get to sit with the cool kids at lunch? Will Pod stop the giant asteroid from destroying the world? Will the LEECHES be the end of Super Amoeba? And what makes cafeteria nachos so delicious anyway? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Squish's second electrifying, fast-paced adventure, Squish #2: Brave New Pond--saving the world, one cell at a time

YowzaYou can draw comics, tooLook in the back to find out how to draw one of the Squish charactersAlso includes instructions for a sensational science experiment you can do at homeShazam

Here's what people are saying about everyone's favorite amoeba

New York Times:
"An energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy."

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
* "Hilarious. If ever a new series deserved to go viral, this one does."

The Bulletin:
"A perfect mix of writing that is simple enough for early readers but still remarkably snarky, clever, and entertaining. Kids will soak up the humor, tidbits of science instruction, and adventure."

From the Trade Paperback edition.
 
Review citations

• Hornbook Guide to Children / Recommended - pg. 59 - 01/01/2012
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Very Good - pg. 59 - 01/01/2012
• Hornbook Guide to Children / Recommended - Readable - pg. 59 - 01/01/2012