Harpercollins

Creative Team

• A/W/CAMatt Groening

Description

The essential companion for anyone celebrating Halloween – Simpsons style! Now Simpsons fans can trick or treat along with their favourite family with this compendium of tips and features, including how to monster–proof your room, how to tell if your babysitter is a witch, and how all the citizens of Springfield celebrate Halloween. Plus, they'll enjoy three complete issues of Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror comics.

Creative Team

• A/W/CADav Pilkey

Description

When Big Dog and Little Dog play tug of war with the couch cushions, the furniture ends up ruined and their person is not pleased. Best friends have to be great at sharing—in this case, sharing the blame!With deceptively simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants and Dog Man creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life through his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills in both Spanish and English (which are clearly set in different colors), while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus skill-building activity section at the back of the book.

Creative Team

• A/W/CADav Pilkey

Description

Little Dog has a sweater, but what about Big Dog? After digging through the dresser, these puppy pals find one that fits just right. With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities. Big Dog and Little Dog Wearing Sweaters is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their caregivers.

Creative Team

• A/W/CASusie Yi

Description

From the creator of Squash and Ginny Susie Yi comes a brand new special box set that includes books four through six in the beloved Cat & Cat Adventures series: The Staff of Knowledge, Magic at the Mansion, and The Lair of the Owl King.When three magical orbs go missing, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the Spirit Squad must locate them before their absence creates permanent rifts between the Human and Spirit Worlds. In The Staff of Knowledge, the Spirit Squad begins their quest by searching for the Orb of the Past at the vet’s office. In Magic at the Mansion, they hunt for the Orb of the Present at a mysterious mansion’s creepy auction. In The Lair of the Owl King, their mission leads them to their greatest enemy yet—one who holds the Orb of the Future in his talons.From beloved author Susie Yi comes a box set that collects books four through six of this irresistible, action-packed series, Cat & Cat Adventures.

Creative Team

• AJoe Layden
• WDean Norris
• CA

Description

The story of Walter White, a timid, cancer-stricken chemistry teacher who becomes “the one who knocks” when he decides to cook meth to provide for his family captivated tens of millions of people, breaking viewership records and scoring numerous awards.Now, in time for Breaking Bad’s twentieth anniversary, Do What You’re Gonna Do is the definitive insider’s look at what is widely regarded as one of the landmark dramas in television history. Part memoir and part oral history, Dean Norris—who portrayed one of the show’s most popular and pivotal characters, DEA agent Hank Shrader—gives fans a backstage tour featuring interviews and insight from cast and crew, never-before-heard secrets, and intimate and hilarious stories from on-set. Norris reveals what it was like to audition for and join an unknown show at a fledgling AMC; to work with costars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Bob Odenkirk, Giancarlo Esposito, and showrunners Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan; and to watch the series take on a life of its own in the cultural zeitgeist, as one of the most-bingeable shows in TV history.Essential reading for any Breaking Bad fan, Do What You’re Gonna Do captures the spirit, camaraderie, and yes, the chemistry that made it a hit with critics and fans alike.

Creative Team

• A/W/CATerri Libenson

Description

This is the story of two totally different middle school girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day, when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands. . . .All the crushes, humiliations, boredom, and drama of middle school are compressed into one surprising day in this extraordinary debut graphic novel.

Creative Team

• A/CAAlan Lee
• WJ. R. R. Tolkien

Description

J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a "dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told." And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father’s death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book’s content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans’ power increased, the seed of their downfall would inevitably be sown, culminating in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.Even greater insight into the Second Age would be revealed in subsequent publications, first in Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, then expanded upon in Christopher Tolkien’s magisterial twelve-volume The History of Middle-earth, in which he presented and discussed a wealth of further tales written by his father, many in draft form.Now, adhering to the timeline of "The Tale of Years" in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, editor Brian Sibley has assembled into one comprehensive volume a new chronicle of the Second Age of Middle-earth, told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien from the various published texts, with illustrations in watercolor and pencil by the doyen of Tolkien art, Alan Lee.

Creative Team

• A/CAShawn Harris
• WMac Barnett

Description

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?

Creative Team

• A/W/CAMiHoYo

Description

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play open-world adventure RPG that brings players to the visually stunning world of Teyvat. Take on the role of the mysterious "Traveler," who sets off on a journey to discover the fate of their lost sibling and unveils unique cultures, stories, and vast surrounding landscapes, as well as the mysterious secrets of Teyvat along the way.Genshin Impact: The Official Art Book Vol. 3 comes presented in a deluxe slipcase and features gorgeous artwork that celebrates moments, characters, and storylines. Packed full of character designs, promotional art, character trailer art and commemorative illustrations, this book is perfect for any Genshin Impact fan.

Creative Team

• A/CATove Jansson
• WJ.R.R. Tolkien

Description

Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar! This landmark new edition of The Hobbit presents J.R.R. Tolkien's full text with illustrations by Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, from a rare Swedish-language edition never before published in English. Jansson’s tender, whimsical drawings illuminate Bilbo’s journey –from the comfort of Bag End to the riddled dark under the mountain– adding fresh enchantment and quiet humor to every page.

Creative Team

• A/W/CASam Bragg

Description

Humanity, on the brink of collapse after a devastating zombie outbreak, has retreated to its last refuge—a camp hidden within Yellowstone National Park. Supplies are scarce and hope is fading fast. That is, until an unexpected savior arrives: a herd of unicorns.Though the situation has been stabilized, the war against the undead is far from over. Determined to prove herself, Sergeant Glitter volunteers for a mission to find food, but instead stumbles upon Kate, a lone survivor who may hold the secret to ending the conflict once and for all.Along the way, Glitter and Kate will cross paths with a group of sirens and their cute boyfriends, a secretive cult, a hidden community of bigfoot, and a royal lineage of winged pegasi who may hold the key to their survival. As they navigate these strange alliances and treacherous foes, they begin to unravel a truth even more shocking than the undead.Based on the beloved web comic from WEBTOON, Hooves of Death is in stunning print format for the first time and is sure to please fans new and old.

Creative Team

• A/W/CAAmeet

Description

The dark side of the Force takes center stage in this funny two-book set featuring key moments, vehicles, and characters from the LEGO Star Wars universe. This clever spin on the battle of good versus evil is sure to delight any fan. Your first assignment as an elite member of the Imperial forces? Read about the life of a stormtrooper and learn Star Wars history as you’ve never seen it before in the handy Dark Side Guide Book. Then, use the Force to complete puzzles and challenges in the Explore the Dark Side Activity Pad. Are you ready for this adventure? Let’s get started now! Complete with a buildable LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper minifigure, this vibrant 2-in-1 format is the ultimate entry point for both new recruits and lifelong fans of the galaxy’s greatest saga!

Creative Team

• A/W/CAAmeet

Description

Soar through the galaxy in the Millennium Falcon and battle the dark side of the Force in this all-new LEGO Star Wars: Pop-Out and Play Box Set! Set Includes x2 Star Wars Books:FROM SMUGGLERS TO REBELS Join galactic smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca as they embark on an epic adventure to become rebel heroes! Along the way, complete the activities and enjoy the comics from the galaxy far, far away. Look out for the activities that connect to your pop-out play scene!THE GALASTIC GUIDE Discover Han and Chewbacca’s amazing world of adventures. Where do these galactic smugglers like to hang out? How will they team up with Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia to attack the Empire’s deadly Death Star? What awesome Starships do the rebel pilots fly? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Discover all sorts of ways to play with your minifigures on the 3D play scene.The Box set contains x2 Double-Sided 3D Pop Out Play Scene to create your own LEGO Star Wars Adventures! And it also includes x2 buildable LEGO Star Wars minifigures: Han Solo and Chewbacca!

Creative Team

• A/CADaniel Casanave
• WYuval Noah Harari
• WDavid Vandermeulen

Description

Until 1500 AD, Homo sapiens were mostly satisfied with the medical, military, and economic powers they had achieved, preferring to spend their resources on preserving the existing social order, not breaking new ground. So, how did we go from medieval scrolls to modern computers? From the Santa Maria to the atomic bomb? From the earth’s surface to the moon? Turns out the key to jumpstarting the Scientific Revolution was one major discovery: ignorance. Admitting our ignorance led the pursuit of new knowledge, kicking off an endless cycle spurred by science, politics, and economics—a feedback loop that has brought us to the brink of a new sort of intelligence that might just supersede humanity as we know it.Volume 4 maps onto Part 4 of the original Sapiens book, and examines how a shift toward scientific thinking transformed human history starting in the 16th century and continuing into the future. This is when science overtook religion and philosophy as the dominant way of understanding the world—fueling imperialism, the Industrial Revolution, and the unraveling of old social structures. This volume also looks ahead, asking how breakthroughs like artificial intelligence might transform human consciousness and the future of our species.This final installment in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series delivers on the previous three installments, with an engaging, insightful, and colorful retelling of the story of humankind for curious minds of all ages. Once again, Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, and Daniel Casanave present the complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy, and originality. The final volume can be browsed through on its own or read in sequence with Volumes One, Two, and Three.

Creative Team

• A/W/CAMatt Groening

Description

Everyone in Springfield is getting into the swing of things in this collection of Simpsons comic stories. Start off with a little ring-a-ding-ding from the new “King of Cool” Professor Frink, some harmless daydreaming from Bart’s pal Milhouse, some bedtime nursery rhyming with Maggie Simpson, and a bit of back-in-the-day, nostalgic reminiscing from Mr. Burns. Even a tyke-sized Homer tries his hand at some magical wishing, and Ralph Wiggum does a little role modeling. Then, Sideshow Bob goes slumming to exact his revenge, Bart sets about reinvigorating his favorite superhero comic magazine, and Homer thinks he’s seeing double when he discovers another brother from yet another mother.This third volume in the Colossal Compendium series includes 5 carefully and specifically chosen comics, which work together to provide a deeper, darker meaning than each on its own. For your convenience, included in Volume 3, is your very own cut and fold Kwik-E-Mart!* Thank you, please come again!* Squishee machine not included. The compendium series boasts heavier paper, an increased page count of 144 pages, and includes a unique and collectible paper craft. As the series progresses, fans will be able to assemble their own three-dimensional version of the city of Springfield and usher in a paper paradise.

Creative Team

• A/W/CADanie Stirling

Description

Jules and Ness have always had Trove. The blockbuster fantasy book series brought them together, fueled their epic sleepovers, and made them inseparable. But everything changes when Jules reveals she’s moving away, and the Trove Sleepover Club will officially be over.As if that weren’t devastating enough, the girls learn that the series’ author is retiring without finishing the long-awaited seventh and final book. Jules is ready to let go, but Ness refuses to give up hope. When a mysterious message hints at the existence of the missing manuscript, Ness convinces Jules to join her on one last adventure: a trip to FabuCon, the ultimate Trove fan convention.There, among cosplayers, panel lines, and screaming superfans, the girls must prove themselves true fans. Along the way, Jules and Ness discover that the real challenge isn’t just saving their favorite series, it’s figuring out whether their friendship can survive the changes ahead.With humor, heart, and an irresistible love of fandom, Danie Stirling’s Trove is a story about holding on, letting go, and the stories that bring us together.

Creative Team

• A/CASimona Bursi
• WRussell Punter

Description

After Dorothy's house is carried off by a tornado, she finds herself in the strange and magical Land of Oz. With the help of her new friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, she must persuade the Wizard of Oz to help her get back to Kansas. L. Frank Baum's timeless fantasy is beautifully recreated in this enchanting graphic novel.