Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1: Can You Hear a Penguin Fart on Mars?

Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5

Two curious robots seek the answers to life’s most pressing—and hilarious—questions in this full-color graphic novel series written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, the creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad!

So, you want to know if you can hear a penguin fart on Mars?Great question! There may never have been a better question asked about a penguin!What’s your starting point?Well, first you’re going to need a penguin…Robot scientists Jop and Blip set out to answer three seemingly odd yet totally valid questions—Could we hear a penguin fart on Mars?, Can you make a dragon sandwich?, and Why do we need two ears? Along the way, they’ll learn other important facts about the atmosphere on Mars, the connection between dinosaurs and birds, the digestive system, the senses, sorting truth from fiction, the way herrings communicate with farts, and so much more!Using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, and humor, Jop and Blip model how to investigate something they’re curious about without looking up the answer. Because with Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing!

About the Author

Jim Benton is a New York Times bestselling author, an Eisner Award-winning cartoonist, and the creator of a kids’ TV series and many popular licensed brands such as It’s Happy Bunny! He lives in Detroit, MI, with his wife and kids where he constantly explores questions most adults are afraid to ask. Visit him at www.jimbenton.com.