Bree Paulsen

Bree Paulsen's brave little protagonist, Garlic, is back in this charmingly illustrated standalone companion to Garlic and the Vampire, serving up another tale of friendship, magic, and self-discovery. Give both books to readers who fell in love with Tidesong or Witch Boy! Garlic loves spending time with Witch Agnes, Carrot, and her new friend, the Count, who has proven to be a delightful neighbor to the village of vegetable people rather than a scary vampire. But despite Agnes's best attempts to home-brew a vegetarian blood substitute for Count, the ingredient she needs most can only be found at the Magic Market, far from the valley. Before she knows it, with a broomstick in hand, Garlic is nervously preparing for a journey. But Garlic is experiencing another change too--finger by finger, she appears to be turning human. Witch Agnes assures her that this is normal for her garden magic, but Garlic isn't so sure that she's ready for such a big change. After all, changes are scary...and what if she doesn't want to be human after all?

The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters. In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could learn how to control her magic under the apprenticeship of a king's magician. But with the memories of war still fresh, Ada is conflicted by this prospect—despite her knowing that she can’t keep Safi safely at home with the threat of deadly, power-thieving liches prowling the kingdom. When a traveling group of magicians comes to the city to perform, they immediately recognize Safi’s talents and offer to take her on as an apprentice. Safi is thrilled about her new adventure—even if that means leaving behind Ada and their sickly father. And Ada is right to worry about her sister, for there may be monsters hiding behind friendly faces…

A farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring a heroine who is braver than she realizes. Garlic feels as though she’s always doing something wrong. At least with her friend Carrot by her side and the kindly Witch Agnes encouraging her, Garlic is happy to just tend her garden, where it’s nice and safe. But when her village of vegetable folk learns that a bloodthirsty vampire has moved into the nearby castle, they all agree that, in spite of her fear and self-doubt, Garlic is the obvious choice to confront him. And with everyone counting on her, Garlic reluctantly agrees to face the mysterious vampire, hoping she has what it takes. After all, garlic drives away vampires…right?

Con humor, simpatía y una heroína atípica que es más valiente de lo que cree, Ajo y el vampiro nos recuerda la importancia de creer en uno mismo y también que los desconocidos no siempre son tan temibles como parecen. Ajo siente que siempre lo hace todo mal. No importa cuánto la animen Zanahoria y la amable Bruja Agnes, Ajo solo desea ocuparse de su huerto, un lugar bonito y seguro, y vivir en su pequeña aldea con el resto de vegetales. Pero cuando llegan noticias de que un sanguinario vampiro se ha mudado al cercano castillo abandonado, todos coinciden en algo: a pesar de sus temores e inseguridades, nadie mejor que Ajo para plantarle cara. Y, con las esperanzas de todos puestas en ella, acepta enfrentarse al misterioso vampiro confiando en poder salir airosa. Al fin y al cabo, el ajo ahuyenta a los vampiros…¿verdad?

Patrik’s a fun-loving guy who enjoys knitting and baking, visiting his friend Becky at the local coffee shop, and is a proud member of his neighborhood’s book club. He’s just a really nice guy trying to live a normal life. Oh! And I almost forgot! He’s a vampire. CONTENT WARNINGS: blood, violence, gore, emotional/physical abuse, torture, sexual harassment/assault, suicide, and death. Pages with triggers will be tagged accordingly with warnings on preceding pages.

Eine ängstliche Knolle begibt sich auf ein spannendes Abenteuer Die verzauberten Karotten, Kürbisse und Kartoffeln aus Hexe Agnes' Gemüsegarten sind mit so manchem magischen Talent gesegnet. Nur die kleine Knobi ist unter dem jungen Gemüse im Garten die Schüchternste und Ängstlichste. Doch als das Gemüsedorf erfährt, dass ein blutdürstiger Vampir in das nahe gelegene Schloss hinter dem dunklen Wald einzieht, sind sich alle einig, dass die ängstliche Knobi die offensichtliche Wahl ist, um sich ihm entgegenzustellen. Und da alle auf sie zählen, willigt Knobi ein, sich dem mysteriösen Vampir zu stellen und die Gefahr zu bannen. Schließlich ist Knoblauch der beste Schutz gegen Vampire! So macht Lesen richtig Spaß! Mit leichter Sprache und spannender Story ist dieser gruselig-witzige Comic für Kinder rund um die ängstliche Knolle Knobi der perfekte Einstieg zum Lesenlernen.