Book Series · 3 Books

I Can Read Comics Books

In order from Tricky Chickies to Zilbo's Forest.

The I Can Read Comics series is a set of 3 picture books by Mercer Mayer, published between 2024 and 2025. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Tricky Chickies
Hide & Seek with Clyde & Monique: Clyde in Plain Sight
Zilbo's Forest
Tricky Chickies
Hide & Seek with Clyde & Monique: Clyde in Plain Sight
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Tricky Chickies
Sale price
$1697
Book #1 · Picture Book · 2024

Tricky Chickies

By Mercer Mayer

Chicks escape on the farm. Can Little Critter catch them all?

32 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Little Critter visits Grandma and Grandpa's farm, only to find six mischievous chicks on the loose. With humor and creativity, he devises a clever plan to round them up. Will his strategy succeed, or will the chicks outsmart him? Dive into this delightful comic adventure filled with sound effects and engaging panels, perfect for young readers exploring the world of graphic novels.
In reading order

I Can Read Comics Series

3 books · Published 2024–2025

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1697

Tricky Chickies

Picture Book · 2024

Chicks escape on the farm. Can Little Critter catch them all?

#8
Sale price
$1697

Hide & Seek with Clyde & Monique: Clyde in Plain Sight

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Can Monique outsmart Clyde in a playful game of hide and seek?

#2
Sale price
$1697

Zilbo's Forest

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A bear's hurt feelings spark a chain of misunderstandings. Can a simple question mend friendships?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the I Can Read Comics series?

There are 3 books in the I Can Read Comics series. It began with Tricky Chickies in 2024, and the newest book, Zilbo's Forest, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the I Can Read Comics books in?

Start with Tricky Chickies and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the I Can Read Comics books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring I Can Read Comics to life.

01

Mercer Mayer

Author & Illustrator
02

Graham Annable

Author & Illustrator
03

Summer Benton

Author & Illustrator

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