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I Like to Read Comics Books

In order from A Giant Mess to Bitty and Bub and Friends. Part of I Like to Read.

The I Like to Read Comics series is a set of 36 graphic novels by Jeffrey Ebbeler, published between 2021 and 2026. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

A Giant Mess
Spring Cakes
Five Magic Rooms
Frog and Ball
Kraken Me Up
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Giant Mess
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A Giant Mess

By Jeffrey Ebbeler

A giant toddler wreaks havoc on a town. Can Molly restore order?

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The complete set

I Like to Read Comics Series

36 books · Published 2021–2026

Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

A Giant Mess

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A giant toddler wreaks havoc on a town. Can Molly restore order?

Spring Cakes
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1499

Spring Cakes

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can kittens find magical ingredients for enchanted spring cakes?

Five Magic Rooms
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Five Magic Rooms

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Explore a house with magical rooms and discover the wonders within.

Frog and Ball

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A frog's spell misfires, unleashing chaos with a growing, relentless ball. Can he escape its path?

Kraken Me Up
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Kraken Me Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A shy girl and her Kraken surprise everyone at the county fair.

Hoggy Went-A-Courtin'
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Hoggy Went-A-Courtin'

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Hoggy must choose between pride and friendship when his teammates ask him to leave the game.

The Big Tree
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

The Big Tree

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A sick tree leaves friends heartbroken. Can kindness bloom anew?

Meet the Super Duper Seven
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Meet the Super Duper Seven

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can the Super Duper 7 stop crime when one of them keeps eating the team?

I Did It!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A creature learns to ride a bike with friends' encouragement. Can they succeed?

Owl and Penguin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Two friends navigate differences through creative play and humor.

Crazy for Coconuts
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Crazy for Coconuts

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Two gnomes embark on a hilarious quest to crack a mysterious coconut.

Let's Go!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Let's Go!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can friends reach a distant party using creative paper inventions?

Boom!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Boom!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A stormy night tests a dog's nerves and a cat's calm.

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$1398

Hoggy at Bat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can Hoggy overcome pressure and find joy in the game, or will his desire to win hold him back?

I'm Ogre It

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

An ogre's arrival sparks unexpected adventures and sibling bonding through real-life challenges.

Market Day
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Market Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Kittens seek the perfect gift for Mama Cat at a bustling market. Will they succeed?

The Best Worst Camp Out Ever

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A camping trip turns chaotic, but is it the best adventure ever?

A New Car for Pickle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Pickle's car breaks down. Can Coco's garage find the perfect ride?

Owl and Penguin: Best Day Ever
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

Owl and Penguin: Best Day Ever

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Owl and Penguin face playful dilemmas. Can they find harmony in their differences?

The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Two moon sisters must unite to rescue their pet fish from an unexpected fate.

A Pair of Parrots
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

A Pair of Parrots

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A parrot escapes, sparking a math-filled adventure to catch it.

Owl and Penguin: Here and There
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Owl and Penguin: Here and There

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Two friends clash over pizza-making, but creative play saves the day.

Mossy and Tweed: Double Trouble
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

Mossy and Tweed: Double Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can the Wise Old Unicorn prove his worth when a new hero arrives?

The Lost Mitten

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A lost mitten leads to a forest adventure. Can Rabbit return it, or will his favorite color win?

Wait a Minotaur
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Wait a Minotaur

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Lost in a school maze, can two friends find their way back to class?

Night Light

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A blackout interrupts bedtime, leading to a magical night under the stars.

Sale price
$1398

Snap! Crunch! Munch?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A boy's dinner turns into a wild animal feast in his imagination.

The Luna Sisters Battle for the Moon Blossom
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

The Luna Sisters Battle for the Moon Blossom

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Two sisters must unite to save a magical flower from a hungry goat.

Sale price
$1398

Duck and Cat Ride the Riverboat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A boat ride turns perilous when hungry crocodiles join the trip. Can Duck and Cat escape the menu?

Sale price
$1398

Pickle on Wheels

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A dog dreams of skating like a hero but faces unexpected challenges on his journey.

Sale price
$1398

Bitty and Bub, Best Buds

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A squirrel and bunny navigate friendship's quirks with humor and heart in playful comic adventures.

Tate Tuber, Space Spud
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Tate Tuber, Space Spud

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A space station crisis reveals a potato's hidden power to save the day.

Sale price
$1398

The Boy Who Cried Robots!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Sam's wild tales of monsters and robots spiral out of control. Can he learn the truth about honesty before it's too late?

Wiggler's Big Joke

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A worm's joke backfires, testing the bonds of friendship.

Sale price
$1398

Bitty and Bub and Friends

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A squirrel and bunny's camping trip turns into a hilarious adventure with unexpected friends.

Sale price
$1398

Friends in the Dark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8

Nocturnal animals embark on a nighttime adventure, discovering unexpected friends along the way.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the I Like to Read Comics series?

There are 36 books in the I Like to Read Comics series. It began with A Giant Mess in 2021, and the newest book, Bitty and Bub and Friends, was published in 2026.

What ages are the I Like to 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 people who bring I Like to Read Comics to life.

01

Jeffrey Ebbeler

Author
02

Miranda Harmon

Author
03

Laura Knetzger

Author
04

Kathy Caple

Author
05

Ethan Long

Author
06

Tim Hamilton

Author
07

Michael Emberley

Author
08

Vikram Madan

Author
09

Mirka Hokkanen

Author
10

Paul Meisel

Author
11

Joe Cepeda

Author
12

Sylvie Kantorovitz

Author
13

Dan Yaccarino

Author
14

David A. Adler

Author
15

Clarice Elliott

Illustrator
16

Jannie Ho

Author
17

Drew Panckeri

Author
18

Janee Trasler

Author & Illustrator
19

Michael Slack

Author
20

Chris Britt

Author & Illustrator
21

Kaeti Vandorn

Author & Illustrator

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