Books by Mike Lowery

The Ultimate At-Home Activity Guide

by Mike Lowery

From bestselling illustrator Mike Lowery comes a fun and creative reference book with over 100 at-home activities sure to inspire your imagination.

Here's the boredom-buster you’ve always wanted!

Ever have a day where you’re stuck at home and can’t think of anything to do?

Of course you have! We all have!

This book is overflowing with more than 100 ideas for you. There are cool things to make, creative ways to entertain each other, and activities to get you moving.

So get ready for activities to do inside and outside, by yourself, or with friends and family, whether you’re all together or miles apart!

The Kid's Awesome Activity Book: Games Puzzles Mazes and More

by Mike Lowery

Hey You! Solve the sandwich maze! Finish a space comic! Draw the alphabet out of snakes!
Welcome to the best activity book ever! It is a book filled with PUZZLES, MAZES, WORD SEARCHES, MONSTER JOKES, SCAVENGER HUNTS, AND MORE. Plus plenty of goodies to return to again and again for hands on play, like FINGER PUPPETS and MORE THAN 400 STICKERS. Also BATS, UNICORNS, GNOMES, PIRATES, and even an ALIEN FLIP BOOK. And did we mention MONSTER JOKES? It’s a book to DRAW IN, WRITE IN, COLOR IN whenever you want. Doesn’t matter where you start, either. It’s not that kind of book. Start at the end. Or skip around. In fact, there’s only ONE RULE when it comes to this book. HAVE FUN!

Doodle Adventures: The Pursuit of the Pesky Pizza Pirate!

by Mike Lowery

***A 2016 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) winner

Draw your way through the story!

Doodle Adventures: The Pursuit of the Pesky Pizza Pirate! is a rip-roaring adventure tale starring Carl, the friendly narrator who happens to be a duck, and the reader, who is drawn right into the story—literally. Together, they embark on the very important mission of finding out who has been stealing all of the pizza in town. Could it be the Dread Pirate Slobberts, the meanest, nastiest pirate ever to sail the Seven Seas? And, more important, how are they going to get all that pizza back?

Armed with a well-sharpened pencil and their imaginations, and following Carl’s prompts, readers fill in the blanks on each page until the story is complete. The result is a sturdy, one-of-a-kind book—starring you!—that’s as much a joy to read over and over again as it was to make.

Doodle Adventures: The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs!

by Mike Lowery

Draw your way through the story!

Doodle Adventures: The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs! is a lighthearted fantasy where the reader first draws him- or herself into the story, and then continues by following prompts and adding more illustrations and doodles. Set in space, the book invites the reader to join Carl, a duck and member of a super-secret international group of explorers, on a journey in search of a very important grail-like object. The book is sturdy paper over board with beautiful cream paper—perfect for defacing! And by the end, the reader will have co-written a tale to return to again and again, and show off to family and friends.

Doodle Adventures: The Rise of the Rusty Robo-Cat!

by Mike Lowery

Introducing DOODLE ADVENTURES #3! Like The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs! and The Pursuit of the Pesky Pizza Pirate!, The Rise of the Rusty Robo-Cat! marries the fun of drawing and doodling with a lively fantasy tale that will appeal to boys and girls alike. From Mike Lowery—creator of the popular Kid’s Awesome Activity Calendar—it’s like a visual Mad Libs: part game, part graphic novel, and a thrilling, interactive experience in which the reader draws him- or herself into the story and becomes the star.

Carl the Duck is back and needs help on the very important mission of discovering why the cats around town are acting like jerks. Can you track them down and break the spell they are under? (And maybe draw a space vampire along the way?)

Each page combines hand-lettered text, delightful illustrations, plus prompts and plenty of space for the reader’s own contributions. The book is sturdy paper over board with high-quality cream paper that’s a pleasure to draw on. Kids will love using their imaginations to complete the story, then reading it over and over again.

Everything Awesome About Sharks and Other Underwater Creatures!

by Mike Lowery

Discover the ULTIMATE, 128-paged book about all things sharks and underwater creatures, from the creative brain of Mike Lowery! Featuring fun facts, jokes, comics, maps, and more.
Did you know that sharks can be as small as a banana, or bigger than a bus? Or that whale sharks have more than 3,000 teeth? Did you know that giant squids have eyes the size of dinner plates? Or that clownfish are protected by snot armor?? Find out all this and more, in this comprehensive, hilarious underwater deep dive from Mike Lowery!For fans of Dog Man who love nonfiction, discover this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about all things under the sea. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about sharks and underwater creatures, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This is the go-to book for shark enthusiasts that kids will put in their backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic nonfiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need with a one-stop shop for the legions of 7-10 year olds who want to know absolutely everything there is to know about underwater creatures.Discover the must-have book for shark fanatics, a madcap field guide full of facts and humor, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about underwater creatures!

Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Beasts!

by Mike Lowery

From the creative brain of Mike Lowery, discover the ULTIMATE book about all things prehistoric! Featuring fun facts, dinosaur jokes, comics, timelines, and more!

The Boys' Book of Survival meets Dav Pilkey with a prehistoric twist, in this definitive, go-to book about everything AWESOME you EVER wanted to know about dinosaurs. Discover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about dinosaurs, told in Mike Lowery's signature comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. This will be the go-to book for dinosaur enthusiasts that kids will put in their backpacks and obsess over, bridging the gap between encyclopedic nonfiction content and lighter picture book fare, filling the need with a one-stop shop for the legions of 6-9 year olds who want to know absolutely everything there is to know about dinosaurs.
Discover the must-have book for dinosaur enthusiasts, a madcap field guide full of facts and humor, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about prehistoric beasts!

Out in the Wild!: A Graphix Chapters Book (Bug Scouts #1)

by Mike Lowery

From New York Times bestselling illustrator Mike Lowery comes a wild and hilarious Graphix Chapters series featuring the amazing Bug Scouts!

"Raise your leg or antenna, and make the BUG SCOUT pact:
"I promise to fly, I promise to crawl
Or make a cool web, or roll into a ball.
I pledge to be brave and adventurous too.
And do all of the things that bugs like to do!"
Meet Doug, Abby, and Josh: the BUG SCOUTS! Doug and Abby love everything about being Bug Scouts: their super-duper top-secret headquarters, earning bug badges, wearing scout gear, and, of course, snacks. Josh, meanwhile, is a grump and doesn’t like anything (except the snacks). The Bug Scouts begin to work on earning the "foraging" bug badge, which they can only get if they successfully find an edible plant. Together, they head into the woods in search for adventure and something to eat. But will they be able to avoid the poisonous plants and manage to not get eaten by a clever frog?!
With laugh-out-loud humor, puns galore, kid-friendly artwork, and endless heart, Bug Scouts is the perfect early graphic novel series for enthusiasts of Dog Man, Narwhal and Jelly, and CatStronauts. So get on your hiking boots, put on your binoculars, and head into wacky adventures with THE BUG SCOUTS.
Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.
Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!

Santa Shark: A Great White Christmas

by Mike Lowery

Here's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!

Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves! Oh, what fun it is to dive in a sea horse-driven sleigh!
While humans may count the days until Santa Claus arrives, deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark prepares for the arrival of Santa Shark! But Lotta, his sidekick crab pal, is not as convinced. Still, Lotta helps Edgar get his home ready. In a race against time they prepare a tasty snack for Santa, write Christmas cods to their friends, and sing Christmas corals! Will Edgar find a way to make sure everything is just right for Santa Shark’s big night?
With laugh-out-loud humor, puns galore, and tons of holiday spirit, this story is sure to become an instant classic, beloved by parents and children for many holidays to come! So put up your Christmas reef and get ready to celebrate a Great White (Shark) Christmas from our New York Times bestselling and beloved creator, Mike Lowery!

Everything Awesome About: Super Sharks (Scholastic Reader, Level 3)

by Mike Lowery

Learn everything that's AWESOME about sharks, in this nonfiction Reader that combines cartoon illustrations and photographs!

Do you know which shark has 25 rows of backward-facing teeth? Or which shark is covered in a protective stinky slime? It's time to meet... the SUPER SHARKS!
Find out all this and more, in Everything Awesome About: Super Sharks, a one-stop shop for the shark-obsessed kid who wants to start reading on their own! With a highly visual approach that mixes kid-friendly cartoons and engaging photographs, this Reader packs in the facts and is sure to become a quick favorite for shark obsessives.
Learn the top facts about your favorite shark breeds, and everything that's awesome about the most feared creatures in the sea. This Level 3 Reader is perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own, and want to build reading confidence and develop vocabulary skills while learning cool facts about their favorite beasts.
Be sure to check out more in this series, with Everything Awesome About: Dangerous Dinosaurs!

Everything Awesome About: Dangerous Dinosaurs (Scholastic Reader, Level 3)

by Mike Lowery

Learn everything that's AWESOME about dinosaurs, in this nonfiction Reader that combines cartoon illustrations and photographs!

Do you know which dinosaur has the most horns? Or which dinosaur has a clubbed tail that could break a T. Rex's bones? It's time to meet... the DANGEROUS DINOSAURS!
Find out all this and more, in Everything Awesome About: Dangerous Dinosaurs, a one-stop shop for the dinosaur-obsessed kid who wants to start reading on their own! With a highly visual approach that mixes kid-friendly cartoons and engaging photographs, this Reader packs in the facts and is sure to become a quick favorite for dinosaur fans.
Learn the top facts about your favorite dinosaurs, from dangerous predators to gentle giants.
This Level 3 Reader is perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own, and want to build reading confidence and develop vocabulary skills while learning cool facts about their favorite beasts.
Be sure to check out more in this series, with Everything Awesome About: Super Sharks!

Kid's Awesome Activity Wall Calendar 2020

by Mike Lowery

Creativity-boosting joy to keep boys and girls entertained (and organized!) all year long.

Every month of The Kid's Awesome Activity Calendar is packed with quirky prompts, games, crafts, and adorable creatures (including chatty crocodiles and peekaboo-playing gnomes). Kids can draw and sticker on twelve seasonally themed scenes: Design a personalized time travel machine. Discover the pirate treasure at the end of a twisty maze. Decorate the ice cream cone of your dreams. Plus, mark events with stickers (road trip! dentist appointment!), keep track of rewards points on the magnetic chart, and hold supplies in the handy drop-down storage pocket. It’s the perfect back-to-school calendar—get the whole family in on the fun!

Fun and useful for the family room, kitchen bulletin board, or a child's bedroom wall. Includes 300 specially designed stickers, magnetic rewards chart, and drop-down pocket.

The Kid's Awesome Activity Wall Calendar 2018

by Mike Lowery

About the Author

Mike Lowery, creator of the Doodle Adventures® series and The Kid’s Awesome Activity Calendar, is an illustrator whose work appears in everything from greeting cards to children’s books. He lives with his wife and daughter in Atlanta, Georgia.

Product Description

DIY every day for boys and girls with curious minds and active hands! Design your own igloo in January. Decipher a mummy’s message in June. Find your way out of a beehive maze in May. Every month in this creativity-boosting calendar invites kids to design and dream with games, jokes, and plenty of adorable creatures and wacky prompts. Draw with crayons, pencils, or markers; decorate the featured images and note important dates with the 300 included stickers; and store your supplies in the handy drop-down storage pocket. And keep track of holidays, celebrations, school events, and more! Includes write-and-erase magnetic rewards chart, full-color, custom-designed stickers, and a storage pocket.

Random Illustrated Facts: A Collection of Curious, Weird, and Totally Not Boring Things to Know

by Mike Lowery

Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself “Happy Birthday”? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee?

Trivia meets its match. From Jupiter’s diamond showers to why pirates wore eye patches to the delightful link between dancing goats and the discovery of coffee, this collection of obscure and fascinating facts is brought to you by Mike Lowery, an illustrator and connoisseur of the offbeat. Featuring four gatefolds and hundreds of infographic webs that connect the trivia in dozens of surprising ways, it’s a little book that delivers endless delight.

Kid's Awesome Activity Wall Calendar 2026: Includes 300+ Super Fun Stickers!

by Mike Lowery, Workman Calendars

FAMILY FAVORITE: Unplugged fun for everyone! Get kids involved with family organizing and counting the days with doodling, coloring, and games every month. One mom says: “I swear he knows what day it is more than I do!” PACKED WITH FUN—AND STICKERS!: Includes 300 stickers for decorating and marking events, from vacations and birthdays to sick days and field trips. GREAT GIFT: Encourage creativity and organization at the same time with this calendar featuring lively illustrations, fun activities, and inspiring prompts. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman wall calendars are completely plastic-free! Now printed with an extended paper flap closed with a fully recyclable seal—no more shrink-wrap!

Scary Shark: a Jaw-Some Halloween

by Mike Lowery

Edgar and Lotta return with a scarily funny Halloween follow-up to Santa Shark and Pizza Shark, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!

Edgar the Shark and his best friend Lotta team up once more in this hilarious Halloween tale! It's Halloween night, and Edgar the Shark is frightened of all the scary creatures floating just outside his window. Luckily, his best friend Lotta is there to show him Halloween is just a day to pretend to be scary. Together they carve jack- o-lanternfish, hang magni-fish-ent decorations, and choose the pretend-scariest costumes they can think of! But will that be enough to help Edgar prove he's not a scaredy-catfish?

With laugh-out-loud humor and trick-or-treat themed fun, this is a can't-miss story perfect for readers looking for treats, not tricks, this Halloween! So get ready for a much-needed underwater adventure from New York Times bestselling and beloved creator, Mike Lowery!

With laugh-out-loud humor, and trick-or-treat themed fun, this is a can't-miss story perfect for readers looking for treats, not tricks, this Halloween! So get ready for a much needed underwater adventure from New York Times bestselling and beloved creator, Mike Lowery!