Excelsior Award

Hilda and her new friend, Burku the giant are enjoying playing together in the Wilderness.There is just one thing that would make everything more fun... snow!It just so happens that Twig has accidentally woken the Ice Man, unfortunately, that means there's a lot more than a snow flurry headed straight for Hilda!Can Twig save the day?

In a galaxy beyond the Milky Way, three friends and their goofy sidekick discover a mysterious glowing orb. It draws them into the Emotosphere, where their adventure begins. Feelings run high and friendships are tested as they face the Galaxy of Woah and the swirling Vortex. Can these friends work together to master the 7 Cosmic Powers and navigate the Emotosphere? Will the cast of intriguing characters they meet along the way help them find their ultimate treasure?Through the 7 Cosmic Powers, young readers are introduced to tools for mental wellbeing, to help them cope with life’s ups and downs. A variety of evidence-based psychology strategies, from mindfulness to gratitude, are woven into the story using child-friendly imagery and language.Tales of the Emotosphere is a graphic novel with a fun adventure story at its heart, to engage young readers in social and emotional learning. Co-written by Russ Daff and Dr Susannah Redhead (Clinical Psychologist) with illustrations by Russ Daff.

An official Minecraft manga adventure!Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the end of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could stand in his way?Nico gets his chance to prove how strong he’s become when zombies attack! After modding an innovative solution to repel the undead foes, Nico earns the right to go on the adventure he’s always wanted. But right away, he runs into another zombie…and this one can talk!

Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life. Perfect for fans of Swim Team and Chunky.It's almost sunset, and Hassan has been dreaming about eating since the sun came up. The month of Ramadan has begun, and not eating until sundown intensifies his already busy days full of homework, soccer, and gaming. And since his teachers and friends at school barely understand Ramadan and its traditions, it's easier to just...not mention it.As the month stretches on, Hassan's family and community grow closer together. They wake up before sunrise every morning, feast when the sun goes down, and attend mosque in the evenings. Can Hassan balance it all during the hectic holy month—faith, tradition, school, and fun, too?

From Wataru Nadatani, the creator of Cat + Gamer, comes CAT + CRAZY, a humorous cat manga for all animal and cat lovers!High schooler Kensuke Fuji adores cats, but others in his family are allergic, so he''s never really been able to spend time with any.When he meets a mysteriously skilled cat guru - who seems to be able to understand everything about cats - Kensuke finds a kindred spirit who is also ''absolutely kitty bonkers,'' so he decides to study under this Ultimate Cat Whisperer!Come along with Kensuke and learn the secrets of the Cat Fist Way!A silly but sincere look at humans who adore cats - and seek to learn more about these mysterious creatures - CAT + CRAZY is another impressive series from Harvey Award nominated manga creator Wataru Nadatani (Cat + Gamer)!

The legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Jango Fett embarks on a brand-new mission!Jango Fett, father of Boba Fett and legendary bounty hunter, has a bounty to find!A mystery to solve!And a treaty at risk!But can even the galaxy's most formidable bounty hunter achieve all of his goals with the dangerous and deadly Aurra Sing in the mix?

Gotta go Flash-fast!Sonic the Hedgehog s world is under siege by Darkseid thankfully, he and his friends have some help: the Justice League!When the evil Darkseid invades Sonic s home in search of the ultimate power, Sonic and his friends find themselves with their backs against the wall and in need of a miracle.Luckily, the Justice League is able to step in and lend their hands!See DC s most iconic characters teaming up with the most beloved blue hedgehog on the planet against an insurmountable foe.There ll be action, adventure, and plenty of chili dogs!Written by longtime Sonic the Hedgehog scribe, Ian Flynn!

1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love?Inspired by a true story.

Comic legend Peter David pens the next epic chapter in the Symbiote Saga, taking place in the futurescape of 2099!Set your time circuits ahead to the techno-dystopian future of 2099!Miguel O''Hara, A.K.A. Spider-Man 2099, is facing a hostile takeover - of his own body!Kron Stone, the Venom of 2099, wages an all-out assault on Alchemax, and the only hope of stopping him lies with the power awakened by a top-secret project gone terribly wrong.What must Miguel sacrifice to seal the bond with his new symbiote?His body?His mind?His very soul?

Spell slinging, sword swinging, and the luck of the dice have shaped the lives of the Stranger Things boys well before they had real monsters to face.This D&D crossover delves into Eddie Munson''s past and his rise to de facto leader of the Hellfire Club, and explores his recruitment of Lucas, Dustin, and Mike.Throughout, there are brilliant glimpses into the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons that they explore together.This book highlights what really makes tabletop RPGs great through the lens of the hit Netflix series.At first, the Mirkwood gang is hesitant to join a new campaign without Will and El, but Eddie conjures up his charm and does his best to inspire them to answer his call to adventure.Reflecting on the legendary campaign that got him hooked, Eddie remembers how the original Hellfire crew navigated the weird social dynamics of Hawkins High, seeking new party members to help take on a vicious manticore that nearly wiped out their party, proving time and time again that the party is always stronger than the individual adventurer.Rumours about Eddie''s bad reputation make Lucas worry that joining his club might hurt his chances of making the basketball team.But when the dice are cruel, Eddie''s true character shines through, earning all of the boys'' respect.Eddie Munson ushers in a new age for Hawkins High Hellfire Club with an exciting conclusion to Mike, Dustin, and Will''s first big Hellfire Club victory.An action-packed fantasy love letter to the nerds of the eighties who dared to roll dice before it was cool, written by Jody Houser (Critical Role, Doctor Who) and Eric Campbell (Frank Frazetta''s Dawn Attack), and expertly drawn by Diego Galindo (Stranger Things: Tomb of Ybwen).Collects Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire #1 - #4.

High school student Kaede’s new job is out of this world—or at least his clients are…When high school student Kaede is hired to use his uncanny ability to sniff out fact from fiction for Cosmos, an intergalactic insurance agency, he embarks on a journey that is out of this world…Kaede’s search for a missing classmate leads to the shocking discovery that his friend is actually an alien in a human flesh suit. Grateful for Kaede’s help with her case, cute and ruthless insurance investigator Rin headhunts him. Kaede’s job interview leads to an epic battle on a commuter train, alien treachery, and a hidden spaceship. But before he can decide whether to accept the position or not, Kaede discovers another alien hidden in plain sight—one with a tragic story to share.

From the ashes of the Krakoan era, the flagship X-Men title returns at last, with a familiar team in an all-new direction!Professor X is gone!Now, a core group of essential X-Men must find a way to rise again.All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and Rogue reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together.But a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men!Rogue can count on Gambit and Wolverine, but they''ll soon welcome back another friend - just in time to face four uncontrollable and wild mutants in the swamps of Louisiana!But will a grieving Rogue take Xavier''s place in guiding them to the light?Or will a darkness from the past destroy the X-Men, one at a time?

Gale's trying to master his anxiety, and he's hoping the latest wonder-cure "Simply Pear" can help.Not turning up to his art classes and feeling like everyone is a lot cooler and more in control than he is, he chugs his Simply Pear products and takes advice from its demanding app.Oh, it's definitely not working...His plan is thrown into chaos by the bubbly Aiden, who needs a buddy to help him get a job.Can this colorful and heartfelt romp through shoddy part-time jobs help Gale out of his anxious bubble?There's only one way to find out.

WITNESS KRYPTON'S GREATEST CRIMINAL IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT!The disgraced General of the doomed planet of Krypton returns to stand center stage in a brand-new series.The criminal known as Zod has achieved everything he s ever wanted.But what does someone with ultimate power crave?More power!With a planet at his fingertips, Zod s followers will kneel before him in the most brutal DC book you ll read this year.From Adventures of Superman writer Joe Casey and artist Dan McDaid comes the first volume in a dark new day for General Zod!Zod's nuclear family must truly go nuclear to achieve its sick and twisted goals.Collects Action Comics #1060 and Kneel Before Zod #1-8.