Elise Gravel
1) The Bug Club
Author
Publisher
Drawn & Quarterly
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
In The Bug Club, Elise Gravel shares all her favourite and most interesting facts about these marvelous creatures, some of which are so unique and strange, you could almost imagine them living in outer space! Most people know that spiders have eight eyes, but what about the caterpillar? These little critters have them beat with a whopping twelve! Did you know mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet? That the honey bee has hair on her eyeballs? That...
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 1
Publisher
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who's not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable! In the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains and bird-to-bird banter soon turns into an unexpected friendship. Arlo and Pips' adventures include a visit the big city and the beach on their hunt for shiny things and French fries. Cool crow facts are included throughout the book." --
4) The toad
Author
Series
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Hilarious illustrated non-fiction about toads perfect for beginning readers. Humorous text and funny illustrations will leave young readers croaking for more.
Author
Series
Olga volume 2
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Olga decides she would like to figure out what planet Meh is from and begins to conduct some research on space travel.
6) La rata
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
abril, 2022.
Language
Español
Description
"La Rata. Talento especial. ¡Es una atleta! Puede correr, nadar y saltar a grandes velocidades. Nunca la atraparás. ¿De qué se alimenta? De abolutamente todo lo que encuentra. Rasgo distintivo. ¡Sus dientes! Pueden crecerle hasta 13 cms al año y con ellos puede morder y roer incluso el cemento."--
"The rat. Special talent. It is an athlete! It can run, swim, and jump at great speeds. You will never catch it. What does it eat? Absolutely everything...
7) El sapo
Author
Series
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
She's good for the environment . . . and she's disgusting! Distinctive trait: warts. Food preferences: bugs worms. Special talen: eating her own skin. Disgustin? Yes, but fun, too!
Todo lo que siempre quisiste saber sobre esos pequeños animalejos que nos rodean. Algunos dicen que son feos o desagradables, pero también pueden ser muy divertidos. ¿Sabías que un sapo pone hasta 6.000 huevos de una vez? ¿Y que, si los atacan, echan veneno por la...
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Ada hates everything about ballet class, yet she still has to go! Arabesques? Grotesque! And then one Saturday, Ada pliés right out the door and into the hallway, smacking into someone who thinks her ungraceful moves are great!
Author
Series
Publisher
TOON Books, an imprint of RAW Junior, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
He weighed as much as a horse; he once wrestled a bear; he could devour twenty-five chickens in one sitting. This whimsical book tells the story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life strongman who had muscles as big as his heart.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This delightful board book will make little ones in your life laugh at the absurdity of a fly on the phone and a carrot in the tub. The text's repeated asking Have you ever seen...? preceding the refrain No way! will have toddlers yelling "No way!" themselves as you read through these silly situations. Celebrated artist Elise Gravel brings the silly to a new level in A Potato on a Bike, because really, has anyone ever seen a broccoli counting to ten...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In the vibrant and playful If Found ... Elise Gravel invites readers to sneak a peek into her sketchbook where imaginary creatures run wild. There's Donald, who sings off-key; Francine, who likes to eat stones; and Wilson, who only wants to grow a nice long beard. And that's just the beginning ... there are also vampire boogers, bizarre plants that smell like bacon, and a whole page dedicated to monster farts-you'll never guess who the loudest! Filled...
Author
Language
English
Description
Don't take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. Governor General Literary Award winning children's book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world's most boring book. The story's characters and omniscient readers alike quickly become annoyed by the author's bland imagination and rebel against her tired tropes and stale character choices, spouting sass in an attempt to get her...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't.
Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true...
Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curiousm, or scared. And sometimes he is excited . . . a little too excited! When that happens, I get overwhelmed. So, what's a puppy--and an anxious kid--to do? Author Elise Gravel helps children identify and cope with anxiety in a calming, mindful way." -- publisher
15) I'm the boss!
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A quirky board book about a little monster who wants to be the boss and makes demands of the adult in their life."--
16) I'm hungry!
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
An adorable board book about a hungry little monster who will eat everything, including...YOU!
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity--featuring Elise Gravel's signature quirky monsters! Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy ... and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes ... and can fix them. And, just like you, everybody needs to feel safe and valued. Young readers will enjoy all the different sizes, shapes, and colors...
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 3
Publisher
HarperCollins Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Parenting is tough--even for a genius like Arlo--but luckily he isn't alone: his partner Marla and Uncle Pips are there to help! From building a new nest and taking care of Marla while she incubates the eggs to teaching the chicks everything they need to know, Arlo has his wings full. Join Arlo, Pips, Marla, and the new chicks as they explore this next big chapter in their lives.
Author
Series
Olga volume 1
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Discovering a smelly creature in her garbage can that she names after herself, Olga befriends and studies the eccentric Olgamus using the scientific method, the practices of Jane Goodall, and other scientific concepts.
Author
Series
Arlo and Pips volume 2
Publisher
HarperAlley
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Broadening his horizons, Arlo listens to Pips and makes friends with a smart and clever crow named Marla, who has good ideas and knows so many interesting things.