Bøker av Elise Gravel

A seriously funny book all about our brains! Award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel celebrates the many wonderful ways humans think in a comic-style nonfiction book for curious kids.

I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he gets excited . . . too excited! Ollie's emotions can get overwhelming for both of us, so I use my breath, words, and actions to calm myself¿and my puppy¿right down. Do you have a puppy inside your head, too? Puppy in My Head helps children identify and deal with anxiety in an age-appropriate comic-style format.

"It's a germ's world. We're just living in it! Elise Gravel introduces us to the heroes and villains of the microscopic world, stopping to marvel at their unique names and wondrous shapes" -- back cover.

Todo lo que siempre quisiste saber sobre esos pequeños animalejos que nos rodean. Algunos dicen que son feos o desagradables, pero también pueden ser muy divertidos. *Libro seleccionado por New York Public Library en la lista de "Mejores libros para pequeños 2023".¿Sabías que un sapo pone hasta 6.000 huevos de una vez? ¿Y que, si los atacan, son capaces de echar veneno por la piel? Hay muchas clases de sapos y algunos pueden vivir en el agua, otros en tierra firme o incluso en las ramas de los árboles. Si te encuentras a un sapo significa que estás en un sitio limpio y sin contaminación, así que ¡podéis disfrutar juntos de la naturaleza!----------------------------Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about toads perfect for beginning readers.*Book selected by The New York Public Library in the list“Best Books for Kids 2023”.She's good for the environment... and she's disgusting!Distinctive trait: WartsFood preference: Bugs and wormsSpecial talent: Eating her own skinAlthough silly and off-the-wall, 'El sapo' contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time. It is the next installment of the Animalejos series, now in Spanish.

"An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism"--

Aktuell bildebok for de yngsteHva er en flyktning? er en tilgjengelig faktabok som på en enkel måte formidler hva det vil si å være en flyktning, og som vil hjelpe nysgjerrige barn å bedre forstå verden vi lever i. Hvem er flyktninger? Hvorfor må de forlate landet sitt? Og hvorfor er de noen ganger ikke velkomne i sitt nye land?Boka er et perfekt verktøy til å introdusere et viktig og aktuelt tema for barn. Passer for barn i alderen fra 3 til 6 år.Faktaboka er skrevet av forfatter og illustratør Elise Gravel.

In the grand finale of Elise Gravel's graphic chapter book series that Kirkus called "a charming treasure," Arlo the crow is going to be a dad! The third book in this quirky series from acclaimed author Elise Gravel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Castronauts.Parenting is tough?even for a genius like Arlo?but luckily he isn't alone: his partner Marla and Uncle Pips are there to help! From building a new nest and taking care of Marla while she incubates the eggs to teaching the chicks everything they need to know, Arlo has his wings full. Join Arlo, Pips, Marla, and the new chicks as they explore this next big chapter in their lives.Snappy dialogue paired with a limited color scheme that's perfect for newly independent readers, this final story has tons of amazing "kid-pleasing" bird facts.More praise for Arlo & Pips #1: King of the Crows: A New York Public Library Best Book * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * A Junior Library Guild Selection * "An unexpected friendship story! In three short graphic chapters marked by [Gravel's] signature sly humor, facts about crows are sprinkled throughout, making the reader believe that maybe crows are truly as amazing as Arlo says.? ?The Horn Book (starred review)

Baby monsters are cute.They're fun. They're adorable. But when baby monsters grow up, they can also be an awful lot of trouble. They can be messy, silly, and BIG! Too big, sometimes.It's a good thing they're so cute!Right?

Head lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered, disgusting creatures in this hiliarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la colección Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los que no se suele hablar. Algunos dicen que son feos y otros que son desagradables. El piojo, el gusano, el murciélago, la rata... ¡Todos los detalles que siempre quisiste saber sobre estos animales contados con mucho humor por la autora e ilustradora mundialmente reconocida, Elise Gravel!

"An easy-to-grasp picture book, exploring questions relating to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexism"--

Third in the laugh-out-loud cartoon novel series about animal-scientist Olga and her alien pet, MEH. When Olga opens her fridge to find that her beloved alien pet MEH has become mum to SEVEN baby olgamuses, she has a whole new experiment on her hands. CARING FOR BABIES IS NOT A TASK FOR WIMPS, particularly when there are seven of them at once. They may looks like tiny cute pink spring rolls, but soon the septuplets are wailing all night, trashing the house and playing trampoline on Olga‿s face first thing in the morning. Can Olga and MEH keep the brood fed? Who will clean up all that rainbow poo? And is it even possible to be a GENIUS scientist and Nanny to seven crazy babies?

Olga, the animal-loving girl scientist returns in a second laugh-out-loud adventure for fans of Tom Gates, Barry Loser and Timmy Failure.Olgäs trip to outer space is postponed when her possibly-alien but definitely-cute pet, Meh, comes down with a case of the Pink-Pox. Meh is acting weird. She won¿t eat olives. She sleeps for 12 hours at a time. She¿d rather pee on the rug than go for a walk in the park. And she smells bad ¿ REALLY bad ¿worse than usual! But the vet is a silly human, and Olga does NOT trust humans. Can she solve Meh¿s mystery illness herself? Girl power, wacky jokes, kooky science facts and an adorable furry pink alien blob ¿ resist if you can!

Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips.

The first in a new cartoon journal series featuring scientist-in-training Olga and her new pet MEH, whose species is unknown. Features illustrations from the author.

Elise Gravel wants to write a totally drab book; her characters want to let loose. Who s gonna win?

The Mushroom Fan Club is a delightful book penned by the talented Elise Gravel. Published in 2018 by Drawn and Quarterly, this book is a must-read for all ages. The Mushroom Fan Club is a unique blend of genres, appealing to both young readers and adults alike. With Gravel's whimsical illustrations and humorous text, this book takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of mushrooms. Readers will join the author on her mushroom hunting adventures, learning about the different varieties of this fantastic fungi along the way. The Mushroom Fan Club is more than just a book; it's an invitation to explore the natural world in a fun and engaging way. Published by Drawn and Quarterly, this book is a testament to Gravel's ability to captivate readers with her love for nature and her skillful storytelling.

In the outrageously amusing If Found , Elise Gravel offers readers a sneak peek into her sketchbook, where colourful monsters, imaginary friends, a grumpy things reign supreme.

This is a drawing book for kids to help them get in touch with and learn to express their emotions. The book is divided up into different fun doodle activities such as `name your feelings', `what do you feel when', and `how does it feel when', to help readers start thinking about what they experience when they are feeling an emotion.