![]() ![]() It’s not a combo that immediately comes to mind, but Squidtoons makes the pairing feel as natural as peanut butter and jelly. With so much ocean to explore, Kwan’s research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography keeps him busy, but he took a quick study break to spill some insights on his work. Recently, Red Tricycle named it as one of the best new kids’ books of 2018. Since being published in June 2018, the book has made waves throughout the children’s book market. With its unique way of adapting STEM concepts into hilarious comics, it was a natural addition to our middle-grade line. Squidtoons, which first made a splash online in 2013, came to Andrews McMeel Publishing last summer at the recommendation of another aquatic artist: Sherman’s Lagoon creator Jim Toomey. Just ask Kids’ BookBuzz reviewer Nishaant, age 10, who said, “I never knew whale vomit was so valuable.” His book Squidtoons: Exploring Ocean Science with Comics is a deep dive into some of the world’s weirdest sea critters, with beautifully drawn comics that are entertaining, educational and full of surprises. ![]() student and author Garfield Kwan finds the fantastic here in the real world. Some of our favorite comics bring magic to life on the page, but fifth-year Ph.D. ![]()
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