Book Series · 36 Books

I Like to Read Comics Books

In order from Spring Cakes to Bitty and Bub and Friends. Part of I Like to Read.

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

First Book in the Series

Spring Cakes
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1499
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Spring Cakes

By Miranda Harmon

Can kittens find magical ingredients for enchanted spring cakes?

40 pages
Summary: Spring has arrived, and Mama Cat is set to bake her famous enchanted spring cakes. But her kittens, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger, must first embark on a whimsical quest to gather all the magical ingredients. Will they succeed in time for the baking? Join this delightful adventure filled with sparkling frosting and charming challenges, perfect for young readers exploring the world of comics.
The complete set

I Like to Read Comics Series

36 books · Published 2021–2026

Spring Cakes

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can kittens find magical ingredients for enchanted spring cakes?

A Giant Mess
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

A Giant Mess

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

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?

Five Magic Rooms
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Five Magic Rooms

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

Kraken Me Up
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1499

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'
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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?

Owl and Penguin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Two friends navigate differences through creative play and humor.

I Did It!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

Crazy for Coconuts
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Let's Go!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can friends reach a distant party using creative paper inventions?

Boom!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Boom!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

I'm Ogre It

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

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

Hoggy at Bat
Sale price
$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?

Market Day
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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?

Owl and Penguin: Best Day Ever
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?

A New Car for Pickle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

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

The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$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.

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?

Mossy and Tweed: Double Trouble
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?

Wait a Minotaur
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Wait a Minotaur

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

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

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.

Night Light
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398

Night Light

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

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

Snap! Crunch! Munch?
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.

Duck and Cat Ride the Riverboat
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?

Pickle on Wheels
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.

Tate Tuber, Space Spud
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.

Bitty and Bub, Best Buds
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.

Wiggler's Big Joke

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

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

Bitty and Bub and Friends
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.

The Boy Who Cried Robots!
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?

Friends in the Dark
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 Spring Cakes 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 authors and illustrators who bring I Like to Read Comics to life.

01

Janee Trasler

Author & Illustrator
02

Kaeti Vandorn

Author & Illustrator
03

Chris Britt

Author & Illustrator
04

Miranda Harmon

Author
05

Jeffrey Ebbeler

Author
06

Kathy Caple

Author
07

Laura Knetzger

Author
08

Ethan Long

Author
09

Tim Hamilton

Author
10

Vikram Madan

Author
11

Michael Emberley

Author
12

Mirka Hokkanen

Author
13

Paul Meisel

Author
14

Joe Cepeda

Author
15

Sylvie Kantorovitz

Author
16

Dan Yaccarino

Author
17

David A. Adler

Author
18

Jannie Ho

Author
19

Drew Panckeri

Author
20

Michael Slack

Author
21

Clarice Elliott

Illustrator

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