Johnny Boo Book 4: The Mean Little Boy
When Johnny Boo is busy with another friend, Squiggle tries to make a new friend of his own but instead gets captured by a butterfly-hunting boy. Continuing to offer the same bright colors and youthful fun of the first three Johnny Boo graphic novels, Kochalka’s story will be a hit with young readers. Kids will identify with a subplot about trying—and failing—to make it to a bathroom on time and will understand Squiggle’s hurt feelings when Johnny leaves him out of the fun. A great addition to children’s graphic-novel collections that is sure to bring plenty of laughs. Grades K-3. --Snow Wildsmith