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Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5
Meet the tiny troublemaker before he became the lasagna-loving legend in this accessible graphic novel anthology for young readers featuring a series of sweet and silly first milestones.
A baby’s big little moments are some of the most special and cherished experiences for doting parents—pet parents included! Join the sassy but oh-so-adorable baby Garfield in navigating a series of universal “firsts” like first word, first lasagna, first Monday, and the often overlooked, but just as moving milestone...first hairball!
Brimming with cattitude, this paw-sitively silly graphic novel anthology features eight standalone comics by a rotating cast of top-tier creators, including Ben Clanton (Narwhal & Jelly), Grace Ellis (Lumberjanes), Michael Northrop (Dear Justice League), and many more! Purrfect for Garfield-lovers, feline fanatics, young readers starting their comics journey, and graphic novel aficionados alike.
Collects Baby Garfield #1–4.
Series Overview: Join Baby Garfield for a series of sweet and silly first milestones in this accessible graphic novel anthology for young readers.
About the Author
Grace Ellis is a New York Times–bestselling, GLAAD Media Award–winning script writer. Her graphic novels include the much-lauded Lumberjanes; the long-running Moonstruck; and several books for DC Comics. Her book, Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith, won the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work and was a New York Times Notable Book of 2022.
A born and bred Midwesterner, Grace lives in Columbus, Ohio where she can often be found eating ice cream or petting an animal. ohheygraceellis.com
Author Residence: Columbus, OH; New York, NY
Author Hometown: Columbus, OH; New York, NY
Asia Simone received her BFA in Illustration and a minor in creative writing from the University of the Arts. Her work includes Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll, Adventure Time, and My Little Pony. As a digital artist, she uses vibrant colors, shapes, and light to express fantasy in reality and to showcase positive representations of underrepresented people and stories. asiaillustration.com
Illustrator Residence:Philadelphia, PA
Illustrator Hometown:Philadelphia, PA