Hama & Pici by Alexis E. Fajardo
Comic description: The giant fish’s stomach has points jabbing out of it. Jab! Jab! Jab! Inside the stomach, Hama is using Pici like a needle to poke the stomach walls of the fish. The fish punches its belly with it’s flipper. Bop! Inside the stomach, Hama and Pici are seeing stars.
What should the fish do?
Reggie by Jen de Oliveira
Comic description: Gingerbread cookies dripping with icing. Star and pine tree shaped cookies are being iced and sprinkled in Reggie’s flippers. Reggie wears a santa hat and is covered in icing and sprinkles. He says to his stuffie Bubba, who is in a resealable plastic bag, “Trust me, Bubba– it's for you own good.”
Do you protect your prized possesions?
Tiny T-Rex by Kat Aymeloglu
Comic description: Tiny T-Rex wears and apron and oven mitts and carries a giant plain cupcake. Tiny T-Rex squirts pink icing from a giant icing bag on to the cupcake. Tiny T-Rex throws sprinkles up into the air over the iced cupcake. Tiny T-Rex wears a party hat and surprises a tiny dinosaur with the birthday cupcake.
What is the best way to celebrate?
Little Green Monsters by Tony Alioto
Comic description: Mabel carries a plate of cookies and a glass of milk over to a fireplace decorated with stockings and a wreath. She waits patiently. She peeks into the chimney. Gene comes by and says, “Three more days, Mabel.”
What are you excited for?
Bird and Worm by Jed Dearybury
Comic description: Bird says to Ollie, “Wait…What did you just call me…your friend, Bird?” Worm says, “That’s what he said, Bird.” Ollie says, “Of course, that’s what I called you. We’ve been friends for lot’s of years.” Bird says, “Oh wow! I had no idea. That is actually what we need your help with. What is a friend?” Ollie says. Worm says, “Yeah, this book will tell us but we can’t read it.” Ollie says, “I can read! And, helping out a friend is one of the best parts of friendship.”
What is a friend?
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Norma and Belly by Mika Song
Comic description: Norma and Belly put on fancy bowties and walk proudly up to a person in a suit. The person says, “Sorry, we have a strict dress code.” Norma says, “What?!” The person says, “No pants–no entry.” Norma says, “I wanna talk to the manager!”
Do you ever have to get dressed up?
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Pup and Duck by Dave Roman
Comic description: Duck falls in love with the fish. The fish, frightened, swims away. Duck swims after it.
Which animal is faster?
Kitty & Cat by Jane Smith
Comic description: Kitty and Cat are sledding over snowy hills. Wheeeee! Kitty tumbles off the sled. Cat says, “Kitty!” Kitty is in a snowbank with her boots and tail in the air. Cat says, “Oh, geez! Are you okay?” Kitty says, “Yes, let’s do it again!”
Do you like tumbling?
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Cartoonist News:
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Speechless looks amazing!!