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Friends in the Dark

Illustrated by Kaeti Vandorn
Hardcover
6"W x 9"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Jan 05, 2027 | 40 Pages | 9780823459834
Age 4-8 years

Adorable nocturnal animals take over the town while everyone else is sleeping in this candy-colored early graphic novel by an Eisner-nominated comics artist.

When the sun goes down, most everyone in cozy Small Town falls asleep. Goodnight birds! Goodnight puppies! It’s sleepy time for all the cute cuddlebugs. 

Except for creatures like Kitkin, a cat who sleeps during the day and stays up at night. Kitkin’s adventures are just beginning, and tonight she’s headed to the movies with her friend Olive the owl. Kitkin tends to run late to everything, but she’s determined for them to make it to the movie on time. 

So, Kitkin and Owl take a “shortcut.” They figure the town will be quiet and peaceful at night—no problem! Little do they know that there are a lot of other Small Town creatures hanging around. Their path slows them down, but the friends they make along the way are totally worth it. 

I Like to Read Comics® are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.
Kaeti Vandorn is an Eisner-nominated children’s illustrator and comic artist who likes friendly monsters and playing with color. Kaeti’s graphic novels, Crabapple Trouble and Monster Friends, were both Indie Bestsellers. She also enjoys fantasy adventure stories, and her weekly webcomic Smol Frens keeps her busy!
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About

Adorable nocturnal animals take over the town while everyone else is sleeping in this candy-colored early graphic novel by an Eisner-nominated comics artist.

When the sun goes down, most everyone in cozy Small Town falls asleep. Goodnight birds! Goodnight puppies! It’s sleepy time for all the cute cuddlebugs. 

Except for creatures like Kitkin, a cat who sleeps during the day and stays up at night. Kitkin’s adventures are just beginning, and tonight she’s headed to the movies with her friend Olive the owl. Kitkin tends to run late to everything, but she’s determined for them to make it to the movie on time. 

So, Kitkin and Owl take a “shortcut.” They figure the town will be quiet and peaceful at night—no problem! Little do they know that there are a lot of other Small Town creatures hanging around. Their path slows them down, but the friends they make along the way are totally worth it. 

I Like to Read Comics® are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.

Creators

Kaeti Vandorn is an Eisner-nominated children’s illustrator and comic artist who likes friendly monsters and playing with color. Kaeti’s graphic novels, Crabapple Trouble and Monster Friends, were both Indie Bestsellers. She also enjoys fantasy adventure stories, and her weekly webcomic Smol Frens keeps her busy!
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