Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Farmer Joe has finally gone to sleep, and the barnyard is quiet. But Cow, Pig, Goat, Chicken, and Sheep are not settling into the hay for the night. Instead, they are packing up their amplifiers and loading their instruments into a massive van. The world's greatest animal rock band is hitting the road! Punk Farm is officially on tour, and they are ready to bring their roaring music to audiences far beyond their quiet farm. They will travel down dark highways, set up their heavy equipment on brand new stages, and play their hearts out for cheering crowds. But life on the road is not always easy for a touring rock band, especially when you have to make it back to the barn before sunrise. Get ready for a loud, hilarious musical adventure that proves these farm animals were born to rock.

Election day is fast approaching at school, and the race for class president is heating up. Max and Kelly are both running for the top spot, and they each want to win more than anything else. They spend their days making colorful posters, passing out shiny buttons, and promising their classmates that they will do a fantastic job leading the school. Both candidates work incredibly hard, but when the final votes are counted, there can only be one winner. Losing an election is never easy, and feelings are bound to get hurt. But the new class president quickly realizes that true leadership means caring about everyone, especially your opponent. This touching story shows how a simple act of kindness can turn a difficult loss into a wonderful new friendship.

The school gym is filled with the sweet smell of cupcakes and cookies, and the Breakfast Bunch could not be more excited. The annual bake sale is finally here, and all the money raised will go toward an amazing class field trip. But disaster strikes when the delicious treats suddenly start disappearing. Someone is sneaking around the school and stealing the snacks, completely sabotaging the bake sale. If the missing goodies are not found soon, the big field trip will have to be canceled. It is a mystery that requires a true hero, and the school's secret crime-fighting Lunch Lady is ready to take the case. Armed with her incredible kitchen gadgets and her sharp investigative skills, she teams up with the Breakfast Bunch to track down the thief. Together, they will follow the trail of brownie crumbs to uncover the truth and save the day.

The sun goes down and Farmer Joe heads inside for a quiet night of sleep. He thinks his barnyard is resting peacefully, but his animals have a very different plan for the evening. As soon as the farmhouse lights go out, the barn comes alive with electricity. Cow sets up her heavy drum kit, Pig plugs in a massive amplifier, and Goat tunes up his bass guitar. Chicken prepares her keyboards, and Sheep steps right up to the microphone. They are not just ordinary farm animals anymore. They are the incredible rock band known as Punk Farm! Get ready to cheer and sing along as these musical animals put on the ultimate midnight concert. This hilarious story brings a roaring new energy to a classic farmyard setting, proving that anyone can rock out.

It is Author Visit Day at school, and the students are absolutely thrilled to miss math class. Dee, Terrence, and Hector are especially excited because the famous Lewis Scribson, creator of the beloved Flippy Bunny books, is the special guest. Hector is the author's biggest fan, but as the presentation begins, the Breakfast Bunch notices that something is very wrong with the visiting writer. He is acting strange, and to make matters worse, the school's energetic gym teacher mysteriously vanishes right in the middle of the school day. Could the creator of the adorable Flippy Bunny really have a sinister plan up his sleeve? The school's secret crime-fighting Lunch Lady is not about to let a villain take over her cafeteria. Armed with her spatula and a serious serving of justice, she is ready to kick some bunny butt and solve the mystery of the missing gym teacher.

Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always been curious about the quiet woman who scoops out their sloppy joes every afternoon. The Breakfast Bunch wonders what their Lunch Lady does when the school day ends and the cafeteria closes. They never could have guessed that behind her hairnet and yellow gloves, the Lunch Lady is actually a highly trained, secret crime fighter. While the students are busy with recess and spelling tests, she is busy keeping the school safe from hidden dangers. When the school's most popular teachers start acting strangely rigid and a little too perfect, the Lunch Lady suspects foul play. She soon uncovers a wicked plot to replace the entire teaching staff with robotic cyborg substitutes. Now, she must use all her coolest kitchen gadgets to serve up some serious justice and save the school from a high-tech takeover.

Everyone in town knows the stories about the old Montgomery mansion. The grown-ups whisper about its dark windows, and the kids run past its creepy iron gates as fast as they can. Annie has been warned a million times to stay far away from the spooky property. People say the mansion is crawling with massive spiders. They say it is filled with swooping bats, and some even swear that real ghosts haunt the empty hallways. But tonight is Halloween, and Annie is not like the other kids. She is incredibly brave, and she is absolutely determined to see the mansion for herself. Ignoring all the warnings, she bravely steps onto the creepy property to investigate the spooky legends. What she finds waiting for her in the dark is a massive surprise that will change her Halloween forever.

Josh has a very big, very brown idea for his wardrobe today. He has decided to place a large, crinkly paper bag directly over his head before leaving the house. He thinks it is a brilliant fashion choice, but not everyone agrees. His mother is definitely not a fan of the new look. The school bus driver gives him strange looks in the rearview mirror, his classroom teacher is confused, and his soccer coach cannot figure out how Josh will play the game. What could Josh possibly be hiding underneath that silly paper bag? It turns out that he recently tried to give himself a haircut, and the results were a total disaster. This hilarious story will have young readers giggling from start to finish, and it just might convince them to leave the scissors to the professionals.

The school cafeteria may smell like tater tots and sloppy joes, but the secret crime-fighting Lunch Lady has sniffed out something truly rotten brewing down the hall. A dark cloud has settled over the school library, and it is up to her to find out why. The school's usually cheerful and helpful librarians have suddenly become cold, strict, and incredibly secretive. Even Dee, the friendliest member of the Breakfast Bunch, cannot manage to get a single smile out of them. Something highly suspicious is happening behind the tall bookshelves. It turns out the librarians have formed a secret league with a terrible mission: they want to completely destroy a massive shipment of brand-new video games before the students can play them. With her incredible gadgets and the Breakfast Bunch serving as backup, the Lunch Lady is ready to serve up justice and save the games.

Deep down in the bright blue ocean, Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are the very best of friends. They spend their days swimming up, down, and all around their colorful underwater home, always sticking right by each other's side. Their grumpy neighbor, Crabby, is definitely not their friend. He is always snapping his claws and making rude comments as they swim past his favorite rock. But one day, the ocean currents become too strong, and the grumpy crab finds himself caught in a dangerous trap. Even though Crabby has never been nice to them, Peanut Butter and Jellyfish hear his calls for help. They must decide if they are brave enough to swim into danger and rescue someone who has always been unkind. It is a beautiful story about the power of forgiveness and making new friends.

There is a wild little creature loose in the house! Who is that sneaking into the kitchen to eat a giant banana? Who is that swinging fiercely from the bathroom shower curtain and making silly faces in the mirror? It certainly looks like a playful monkey. But Mommy knows the truth. She knows that the wild creature is actually her very own monkey boy, and it is past his bedtime. Even the most energetic monkeys need to calm down and get some sleep. Before he can tuck into bed, this little monkey has a few important tasks to finish. He needs to pick up his messy room, scrub clean in a warm bath, and snuggle up for a special bedtime story. It is the perfect, gentle way to end a busy day of monkeying around.

Starting a new school is always tough, but it is especially tricky when your teacher is Master Yoda. Victor Starspeeder is thrilled to finally begin his training at the legendary Jedi Academy. His excitement is off the charts, even if his older sister is less than thrilled to have him around. Victor is ready to master the Force and learn lightsaber skills, but Jedi training is nothing like he expected. Instead of purely epic space battles, Victor finds himself tackling surprisingly normal middle school problems with a galactic twist. From figuring out where to sit in the cafeteria to handling Master Yoda's unusual class assignments, everyday life is an adventure. Yoda even makes him join the drama club to channel his boundless energy. Whether you are navigating your own middle school hallways or dreaming of a galaxy far, far away, this hilarious graphic novel perfectly captures the ups and downs of growing up. Discover the funny, awkward, and action-packed life of a Jedi-in-training.

Getting sent to the principal's office is usually a nightmare, but what if it was actually the start of an amazing adventure? Prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts with this wildly funny collection of short comic stories all about the most dreaded word in school: detention. You might think sitting in a quiet room is boring, but these incredible graphic novel creators prove otherwise. You will encounter disrespectful Greek gods, terrifying antimatter ooze, bioengineered rats running wild, and even a school hallway filled with stampeding bulls. Each story takes a normal, frustrating school experience and turns it into something completely ridiculous and exciting. This hilarious anthology brings together some of the best graphic novelists to show you that even the worst parts of the school day can be filled with action and surprises. You will fly through these fast paced, highly imaginative tales, discovering that a little bit of trouble can sometimes lead to a whole lot of fun.

Get ready to laugh until milk comes out of your nose with this incredibly funny collection of comic stories. Some of the greatest comic creators in the world have teamed up to write about every student’s absolute favorite subject: recess. Inside this action packed anthology, you will find eight sidesplitting adventures featuring familiar heroes like Babymouse and Lunch Lady, alongside plenty of brand new characters. The schoolyard has never been this wild. Prepare to face off against giant pizza monsters, uncover secret ninja clubs, battle alien invaders, and run from the terrifying Dinozilla. From epic playground battles and terrible puns to daring escapes and hilarious bullies, this book perfectly captures the chaotic joy of free time at school. Whether you love superheroes, mysteries, or just out of control silliness, there is a story waiting for you here. Grab your friends and jump right into the most exciting recess ever.