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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
A Giant Mess
A giant toddler wreaks havoc on a town. Can Molly restore order?
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Book Series · 36 Books
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.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
I Like to Read Comics Series
36 books · Published 2021–2026
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A Giant Mess
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
A giant toddler wreaks havoc on a town. Can Molly restore order?
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Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Spring Cakes
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
Can kittens find magical ingredients for enchanted spring cakes?
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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.
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Graphic Nov.
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$1398
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?
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$1398
Kraken Me Up
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
A shy girl and her Kraken surprise everyone at the county fair.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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I Did It!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
A creature learns to ride a bike with friends' encouragement. Can they succeed?
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Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Owl and Penguin
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Two friends navigate differences through creative play and humor.
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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.
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$1398
Let's Go!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
Can friends reach a distant party using creative paper inventions?
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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?
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Graphic Nov.
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$759
I'm Ogre It
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
An ogre's arrival sparks unexpected adventures and sibling bonding through real-life challenges.
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Market Day
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Kittens seek the perfect gift for Mama Cat at a bustling market. Will they succeed?
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$1398
The Best Worst Camp Out Ever
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
A camping trip turns chaotic, but is it the best adventure ever?
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A New Car for Pickle
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Pickle's car breaks down. Can Coco's garage find the perfect ride?
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Graphic Nov.
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$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?
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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.
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A Pair of Parrots
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
A parrot escapes, sparking a math-filled adventure to catch it.
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Owl and Penguin: Here and There
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Two friends clash over pizza-making, but creative play saves the day.
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Mossy and Tweed: Double Trouble
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Can the Wise Old Unicorn prove his worth when a new hero arrives?
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$1398
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?
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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?
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Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Night Light
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
A blackout interrupts bedtime, leading to a magical night under the stars.
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$1398
Snap! Crunch! Munch?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
A boy's dinner turns into a wild animal feast in his imagination.
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Graphic Nov.
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$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.
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$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?
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$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.
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$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.
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Graphic Nov.
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$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.
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$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?
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$1398
Wiggler's Big Joke
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026
A worm's joke backfires, testing the bonds of friendship.
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$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.
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$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
JE
02
Miranda Harmon
Author
MH
03
Laura Knetzger
Author
LK
04
Kathy Caple
Author
KC
05
Ethan Long
Author
EL
06
Tim Hamilton
Author
TH
07
Michael Emberley
Author
ME
08
Vikram Madan
Author
VM
09
Mirka Hokkanen
Author
MH
10
Paul Meisel
Author
PM
11
Joe Cepeda
Author
JC
12
Sylvie Kantorovitz
Author
SK
13
Dan Yaccarino
Author
DY
14
David A. Adler
Author
DA
15
Clarice Elliott
Illustrator
CE
16
Jannie Ho
Author
JH
17
Drew Panckeri
Author
DP
18
Janee Trasler
Author & Illustrator
JT
19
Michael Slack
Author
MS
20
Chris Britt
Author & Illustrator
CB
21
Kaeti Vandorn
Author & Illustrator
KV
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