Books by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty for President

by Nick Bruel

Learning about elections has never been more fun! Now with election themed stickers.

It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Club! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosen by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothered to register to vote and the entire election will be decided by a surprise, last minute absentee ballot sent by Old Kitty.
This revised edition of Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel features a sheet of stickers and some updated backmatter. It's the perfect way to teach kids about the election process in the United States in a fun way.
Praise for Bad Kitty for President:
"From primaries to debate skills, from the impact of the media to voter registration, Bruel walks young readers through all the steps in the U.S. election process." -Booklist
“While there is no doubt that Bad Kitty for President will provide some good-old page-turning enjoyment, readers should come away with some election knowledge to boot.” -School Library Journal
“With their trademark wit, Bruel and his bad Kitty are back.” -Booklist

Bad Kitty

by Nick Bruel, Michele Jaffe, Inc. Wonder-shirts

Meet Jasmine forensic supersleuth and unwitting victim of a naughty feline.
All Jasmine really wants is to enjoy her family vacation in Las Vegas. And avoid her evil cousin Alyson and Alyson's best fiend, Veronique. And show her suspicious dad that she can be a Model Daughter. And maybe meet the hot guy she's been eyeing from across the pool. It that too much to ask?
Apparently, yes. One moment she's an innocent bylounger, the next the central figure in a Las Vegas-sized mystery. Fortunately, Jasmine is both a forensics enthusiast and possessed of some very, well, special friends. Polly, Tom, and Roxy crash the vacation, BeDazzle Jasmine's wardrobe, and find themselves key players in the most outrageous adventure in a town known for outrageous adventures.
All because of a very bad kitty.

Bad Kitty

by Nick Bruel, Michele Jaffe, Inc. Wonder-shirts

From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk -- four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy hen she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive (An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake...) does she Apologize to Grandma.

Bad Kitty

by Nick Bruel, Michele Jaffe, Inc. Wonder-shirts

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Bad Kitty

by Nick Bruel, Michele Jaffe, Inc. Wonder-shirts

From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk -- four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy hen she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive (An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake...) does she Apologize to Grandma.

Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat

by Nick Bruel

Kitty wasn't always such a scaredy-cat. She used to be brave and lionhearted and nervy. That is, until one late October day a group of terrifying monsters showed up on her doorstop and Kitty became VERY scared. Then she decided to take matters into her own paws.

Bad Kitty is back in her first full-length picture book since A Bad Kitty Christmas (over 300,000 copies sold to date), just in time for another holiday! Now she's up against something scary, something creepy, something more frightening than Puppy's good moods: Halloween.

Bad Kitty's Tasty Treats: A Slide and Find ABC

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty doesn't mean to be bad. Whether she's trying to be a good little kitty and eat her vegetables, or a quiet little kitty and behave, trouble just always find its way to her… Nick Bruel's loveable Bad Kitty gets up to her hilarious antics in this classic Priddy Slide and Find board book.

Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Get ready to party!

It's Bad Kitty's birthday, and she's wishing for a special gift. If she doesn't get it, well . . . things won't be pretty for her guests. The guest list includes Chatty Kitty, Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood "pals." Plus, don't forget Uncle Murray and Poor Puppy! Join in on the fun in this riotous companion to Bad Kitty Gets a Bath!

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door

by Nick Bruel

In the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series from writer and illustrator Nick Bruel, prepare for a battle royale as Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter in Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray.

Kitty's owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home. So who's going to watch them? Good ol' Uncle Murray, star of the Fun Facts feature of previous Kitty books―the guy you thought knew everything about cats. Think again! It isn't long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door

by Nick Bruel

In the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series from writer and illustrator Nick Bruel, prepare for a battle royale as Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter in Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray.

Kitty's owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home. So who's going to watch them? Good ol' Uncle Murray, star of the Fun Facts feature of previous Kitty books―the guy you thought knew everything about cats. Think again! It isn't long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Pet owners beware!

Bad Kitty really needs a bath, and she is forced to take one in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty . . . but good luck with that! Kitty is at her worst in this riotous how-to guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end . . . some soap.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it's a . . . dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really a BABY!

With Nick Bruel's trademark mix of antic humor (this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics―which the baby wins hands down), riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty book yet, and the one that hits closest to home.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby is the winner of the 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards for Third to Fourth Grade Book of the Year.

Bad Kitty for President (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

The votes are in--it's a Bad Kitty landslide!

It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosen by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothered to register to vote and the entire election will be decided by a surprise, last minute absentee ballot sent by Old Kitty.

Bad Kitty School Daze (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet, in Bad Kitty School Daze from Nick Bruel.

Kitty and Puppy are out of control! They're screaming, fighting, hissing, and drooling all over the house, and all of the commotion is upsetting Baby. Time for school―obedience school, that is. Can Kitty learn to follow the rules and make friends with the other students or will she bring chaos to the classroom?
Find out in Bad Kitty's hilarious, new (mis)adventure!

Bad Kitty: Puppy's Big Day (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty's in a bad mood . . . a very bad mood, and Puppy is not helping.

Enter Uncle Murray, who's tasked with taking care of Puppy for the day, but that's when the trouble begins. When they go on a walk through the park, Uncle Murray almost gets himself arrested while Puppy ends up in the pound, where he meets some very peculiar new pals.

Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

There's terrible news in the neighborhood next to Kitty's!

A conflict there is growing worse and worse. It started as an argument and has now turned into a full-fledged fight. Worst of all: The cat shelter has been destroyed.

Kitty's family decides it's time to do something to help. They have an idea to foster as many displaced kittens as possible.

Kitty won't mind, right?

Well . . . not exactly. Kitty does seem to mind.
She minds A LOT.

Will our favorite bad-tempered friend learn to share her space, her food, and **GASP!** her toys?

Find out in Kitten Trouble, this hilarious and poignant addition to the Bad Kitty series from bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bruel.

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

In this seventh installment of the New York Times–bestselling series, Kitty encounters what may be her most formidable foe yet: her creator! Kitty soon learns that feline manipulation works both ways―especially when you're at the wrong end of your author's pencil. Along the way, Nick shows kids how a book is created, despite the frequent interruptions from you-know-who.

A Neal Porter Book

Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

When Kitty is happy and healthy, everything is perfect. She jumps around, eats everything in sight and has the energy to keep slobbering puppies in their place. But when she's sick, all she can do is lie in her bed. Looks like it's time for this sick kitty to go... to the vet.

When Kitty's family finally manages to get their clawing, angry pet into the doctor's office, it's a wild adventure for Kitty who has to get the most dreaded thing of all...a shot. Once administered, Kitty is cast into an ingenious dream within a dream sequence in which she has to make right by puppy or risk being shut out of PussyCat heaven forever.

Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet, the 9th installment of the popular Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel is chock full of brilliant supporting characters and of course, the crankiest bad kitty you've ever seen.

Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa

by Nick Bruel

In Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa, by bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel, Kitty's back for another Christmas tale―this time involving Santa and complete with a colorful poster!

In this hilarious story, Kitty battles with Santa and loses. Or does she?

Kitty wants to write a letter.
Actually, she wants to write a letter to Santa.
But has Kitty been good this year?
Hmmm . . . Kitty’s not so sure.

She writes the letter anyway and is soon on her way to meet Santa in real life at the mall!

Will she make it in time? Will Santa give Kitty what she’s asking for?

Bad Kitty Takes the Test (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

It's something everyone has to do at least once. Kitty is no different. In this new edition of the beloved, New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel, Bad Kitty faces . . . a test!

Kitty is a BAD kitty, but is Kitty a bad cat?
Based on her previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is not only a bad kitty but a bad cat. In order to redeem her feline status, Kitty must take an aptitude test to determine if she deserves to be a cat. If she fails, she will no longer be able to be a cat. With the help of Chatty Kitty, who is the instructor at Cat School, and Uncle Murray, who thinks he's just there to renew his driver's license, Kitty learns all about being a cat and a little about herself.

Praise for Bad Kitty Takes the Test:

“Bad Kitty fans will love the offbeat humor and bizarre situations in Bruel’s newest book.” ―Booklist

"Standardized-test companies may want to hurl hairballs, but the loopy humor and silly kitty cast will have fans purring with laughter." ―Kirkus Reviews

Bad Kitty Goes On Vacation (Graphic Novel)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty gets a vacation in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty's life is hard. Really, really hard. She's always being bothered, Puppy is always in her space (and drooling on her), and her plans for world domination seem to be at a stand still. So, when she gets the opportunity to go with her very favorite, generous, kind-hearted Uncle Murray to LOVE LOVE ANGEL KITTY WORLD, how on earth could she refuse?

Kitty is so excited―this is going to be the adventure of a lifetime! But what she doesn't realize is that it will be an adventure just trying to get there...and when she and Uncle Murray end up in a precarious situation, they will have to rely on their wit and love for each other to get themselves out.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Joins the Team (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

See Kitty as you've never seen her before: EXERCISING (reluctantly) in Bad Kitty Joins the Team, the latest installment of Nick Bruel's phenomenally successful New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty is terribly out of shape―she can barely torment Puppy without needing a break to huff and puff! When Kitty's owner catches her wheezing, Kitty is told it's time to EXERCISE.

It takes some serious convincing, a high-stakes competition, and a little bit of trickery but eventually Kitty gets into the competitive spirit . . . albeit reluctantly. What did you expect?

Will our favorite feline friend learn what it means to be a good sport? Find out in this hilarious addition to the Bad Kitty series.

Bad Kitty Gets a Phone (Graphic Novel)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty gets her very own phone in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty has everything any cat could want--a warm bed, plenty of fresh litter, and a machine that dispenses food whenever she wants! But Kitty isn't satisfied. She has her eye on something that will make her the happiest, most grateful cat in town. Something all the other cats have but that her owners refuse to get her. Something she desperately needs!

Kitty wants...a phone. And she can have one if she does all her chores with zero complaints.

But can she handle the responsibility?

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty: Supercat (Graphic Novel)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty dons a cape in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

It's been a long time since Kitty has had a play date. So, her owners decide it's time she interacts with some friends. But the play date takes a turn when Kitty and her friend, Strange Kitty, don their armor and become...Super Cat and Captain FantastiCat!

Together, they must go on a scavenger hunt across the world (aka their house and yard) and recover the Orbs of Destiny (aka some dog balls) in order to prevent the 92 universes from being turned into cheese by the nefarious Dr. Lagomorph….

Will they succeed in their mission? Or will the world as we know it descend into chaos and curds?

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

It's Bad Kitty's birthday in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

It's Bad Kitty's birthday...and you're invited!

Who took Kitty's presents? Why are Kitty's friends so bizarre? Readers will laugh out loud at Kitty's feline mood swings, and they'll be touched by the heartwarming visit from a surprise guest.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty vs the Babysitter (full-color edition): The Uproar at the Front Door

by Nick Bruel

(Formerly titled Bad Kitty Vs Uncle Murray)

Bad Kitty prepares to battle the babysitter in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty's owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home. So who's going to watch them? Good ol' Uncle Murray―the guy you thought knew everything about cats.

Think again! It isn't long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty must get a bath in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty…but good luck with that!

Kitty is at her worst in this riotous book filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end…some soap. The funniest of any of Kitty's adventures, though don't tell her that.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Joins the Team (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

See Kitty as you've never seen her before: EXERCISING (reluctantly) in Bad Kitty Joins the Team, the latest installment of Nick Bruel's phenomenally successful New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty is terribly out of shape―she can barely torment Puppy without needing a break to huff and puff! When Kitty's owner catches her wheezing, Kitty is told it's time to EXERCISE.

It takes some serious convincing, a high-stakes competition, and a little bit of trickery but eventually Kitty gets into the competitive spirit . . . albeit reluctantly. What did you expect?

Will our favorite feline friend learn what it means to be a good sport? Find out in this hilarious addition to the Bad Kitty series.

Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty has a visit from some young feline frenemies in this twelfth installment of the New York Times bestselling chapter book series.

There's terrible news in the neighborhood next to Kitty's!

A conflict there is growing worse and worse. It started as an argument and has now turned into a full-fledged fight. Worst of all: The cat shelter has been destroyed.

Kitty's family decides it's time to do something to help. They have an idea to foster as many displaced kittens as possible.

Kitty won't mind, right?

Well . . . not exactly. Kitty does seem to mind.
She minds A LOT.

Will our favorite bad-tempered friend learn to share her space, her food, and **GASP!** her toys?

Find out in Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble, this hilarious and poignant addition to the Bad Kitty series from bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bruel.

Bad Kitty Camp Daze (paperback black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty is headed for a camp experience like no other in the eleventh installment of Nick Bruel's bestselling Bad Kitty chapter book series.

Kitty’s life is really hard. Like really, REALLY hard. All she asks for is twenty-two hours a day to sleep and food to be delivered morning and night. But does she get it? No. And when Puppy and Baby get a little rambunctious during her naptime, Kitty gets bonked on the head and starts to believe she’s . . . a dog.

This new dynamic freaks out Puppy, so he’s sent away to Uncle Murray’s Camp for Stressed-Out Dogs to relax with other canine campers.

But guess who sneaks along?

Still believing she’s a dog, Kitty fits right in. That is until she and Uncle Murray encounter a bear, and then the feline claws come out.

Bad Kitty Camp Daze is perfect for any kid with or without camping experience.

"Will satisfy [Bad Kitty's] millions of fans with plenty of cat-titude and feline foolishness." ―Kirkus Reviews

"A must-have for early chapter book readers." ―School Library Journal

Bad Kitty Makes a Movie (Graphic Novel)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty achieves stardom -- and of course, a bit of trouble -- in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

When Uncle Murray accidentally uploads a video of Kitty to Viewtube, it goes viral, and Kitty becomes a star...kind of.

Join Kitty and Uncle Murray in a bundle of Hollywood antics as Kitty learns to navigate the treacherous world of film, and fame.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty: Party Animal (Graphic Novel)

by Nick Bruel

It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty can't seem to do anything right in this brand new graphic novel adventure by New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel, for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS.

It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty would rather be anywhere else.

While Puppy gets a BIG present and a very special birthday breakfast, all Kitty can do is pop the balloons, topple the cake, and cause mayhem...unless, she can learn how to let Puppy have the spotlight.

Help Puppy (and Kitty) celebrate this special day in this graphic novel about sibling rivalry, and learning how to share, in the latest full-color addition to the bestselling Bad Kitty series.

Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty must visit the vet in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

A sick Kitty is an unhappy Kitty, and an unhappy Kitty is a BAD Kitty.

When Kitty is sick, all she can do is lie in bed. But she wants to jump around! Eat everything in sight! Keep those slobbering puppies in their place! Looks like it’s time for this sick kitty to go to...the VET.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty for President (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty decides to run for President in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosen by the kitties on the left side of the street?

When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothered to register to vote and the entire election will be decided by a surprise, last minute absentee ballot sent by Old Kitty.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty’s owners have a big surprise for her in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty thinks the surprise is a dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really...a BABY!

With Kitty's trademark mix of antics (this time involving the Kitty Olympics) and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this graphic novel hits Kitty close to home, and in the crib!

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Camp Daze (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty goes on a big adventure in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty’s life is hard. Like, REALLY hard. All she asks for is twenty-two hours a day to sleep and food to be delivered morning and night. But does she get it? No. And when Puppy and Baby get a little rambunctious during her naptime, Kitty gets bonked on the head and starts to believe she’s…a dog.

Puppy is sent away to Uncle Murray’s Camp for Stressed-Out Dogs to relax with other canine campers. But guess who sneaks along?

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Takes the Test (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty faces the ultimate test in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Based on previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is a bad cat. In order to redeem her feline status, Kitty must take an aptitude test to determine if she deserves to be a cat. If she fails, she will no longer be able to be a cat.

With the help of Chatty Kitty and Uncle Murray, Kitty learns all about being a cat, and a little about herself, too.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty: Puppy's Big Day (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty's in a bad mood . . . a very bad mood. And Puppy is not helping.

Enter Uncle Murray, who's tasked with taking care of Puppy for the day. But when they go on a walk, Uncle Murray almost gets himself arrested, and Puppy ends up in the pound, where he meets some very peculiar new pals....

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty learns all about how books are made in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty encounters what may be her most formidable foe yet: her creator! And Kitty learns that feline manipulation works both ways―especially when you're at the wrong end of your author's pencil.

Creator of the Bad Kitty series, Nick Bruel, shows kids how a book is created in this hilarious graphic novel installment -- despite frequent interruptions from you-know-who.

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty School Daze (full-color edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty and Puppy are out of control! They're screaming, fighting, hissing, and drooling all over the house, and all of the commotion is upsetting Baby. Time for school―obedience school, that is.

Can Kitty learn to follow the rules and make friends with the other students? Or will she bring chaos to the classroom?

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter

by Nick Bruel

Are you ready to find some Easter eggs, Kitty?

Kitty doesn’t want an Easter egg. Kitty wants the Easter egg. Kitty wants…the GOLDEN EGG!
So she goes on the hunt.
There! A blue egg! But Kitty doesn’t want a blue egg.
Or there! A purple egg! But Kitty doesn’t want a purple egg.
But then…Kitty sees something! Something round…and sparkly…

Will Kitty find the GOLDEN EGG?

Find out in this uproarious new addition to the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series.

Bad Kitty (Book & CD)

by Nick Bruel

From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk -- four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy hen she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive (An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake...) does she Apologize to Grandma.

Who Is Melvin Bubble?

by Nick Bruel

Who is this kid with the funny name? Well, that depends on who you ask. Everybody who knows Melvin―his mom, his dad, his best friend Jimmy, his dog―even Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the big ugly monster with three eyes who lives in his closet have a different opinion. This original and riotous picture book has a lot to say―not only about Melvin, but also about perspective, point of view, and a six-and-a-half-year-old's place in the world.

Bad Kitty Cat-Nipped Edition

by Nick Bruel

From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk -- four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy when she's told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that's left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill...and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive (An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake...) does she Apologize to Grandma.
Now, Roaring Brook is proud to introduce a new edition so deliciously funny, someone's already taken a bite out of it. With two die-cut ñbitesî on its side, special endpapers, and a brand new piece of artwork within, this eye-catching novelty edition of a proven best-seller is sure to be . . . devoured!

Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty

by Nick Bruel

It's Bad Kitty's birthday, and you're invited! Bad Kitty's second illustrated novel is packed with deadpan humor, rich tidbits of cat information -- and even some suspense! Who took Kitty's presents? Why are Kitty's friends so bizzare? Readers will laugh out loud at Kitty's feline mood swings, and they'll be touched by the heartwarming visit from a surprise guest.

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

by Nick Bruel

BAD KITTY IS BACK (AND BADDER THAN EVER!)

when she is forced to take a bath in this hysterical new illustrated how-to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll also need Kitty…but good luck with that! Since its publication in 2005, BAD KITTY has captured the hearts of cat lovers and haters alike. This time Kitty is at her worst in this riotous how-to guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end…some soap. The funniest of any of Kitty's adventures, though don't tell her that.

Poor Puppy (Bad Kitty)

by Nick Bruel

PUPPY GETS HIS OWN BOOK. Kitty's best friend stars in this zany companion to the best selling BAD KITTY.

Poor, poor Puppy: Kitty isn't interested in playing, so all puppy's left with are: 1 Airplane, 2 Balls, 3 Cars, 4 Dolls... and 22 other toys. When he's done, Puppy's so tired, he takes a nap--and dreams of playing apple bobbing in Antarctica, Baseball in Brazil, Checkers in Canada, Dodgeball in Denmark... and 22 other games. Who else but Nick Bruel could combine the alphabet, a counting game, a whirlwind geography course, and a screamingly funny story... all in 40 pages?

Little Red Bird: A Tale Told in Rhyme

by Nick Bruel

SOMETHING NEW AND UNEXPECTED – sweet and gentle– from the creator of Bad Kitty and Poor Puppy.

Sweetly enchanting paintings and a gently rhyming text tell the tale of the little red bird who is quite content in her cage, but curious… When the cage door is left open, she sees her chance and bravely hops out into the world. It's all so magnificent and thrilling for the little red bird – and for readers. In the end, Nick Bruel leaves both with a question. When the bird sees a familiar house and window and golden cage, will she return to it? Would you?

A Wonderful Year

by Nick Bruel

A quirky, inventive, and completely original picture book about the seasons, from the creator of the bestselling Bad Kitty series

A really cold winter.

A demented fairy.

A hippo named Louise.

A talkative tree.

Find out what other wonderful things a year can bring in these four interrelated stories―one for each season―by Nick Bruel, creator of the bestselling Bad Kitty books.

Bad Kitty for President (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

The votes are in--it's a Bad Kitty landslide!
It's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosen by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will discover that she never bothered to register to vote and the entire election will be decided by a surprise, last minute absentee ballot sent by Old Kitty.

Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

In this seventh installment of the New York Times–bestselling series, Kitty encounters what may be her most formidable foe yet: her creator! Kitty soon learns that feline manipulation works both ways―especially when you're at the wrong end of your author's pencil. Along the way, Nick shows kids how a book is created, despite the frequent interruptions from you-know-who.

A Neal Porter Book

A Bad Kitty Christmas: Includes Three Ready-to-Hang Ornaments!

by Nick Bruel

A hilarious holiday picture book about everyone's favorite naughty feline, Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty!

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring...Except for BAD KITTY."

A greedy Bad Kitty didn't get all the presents she wanted for Christmas, but after she goes on a Christmas caper across town and through multiple alphabets, she makes a new friend, finds an old friend, and learns the true meaning of Christmas. Or not.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby

by Nick Bruel

Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it's a . . . dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really a BABY!

With Nick Bruel's trademark mix of antic humor (this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics―which the baby wins hands down), riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty book yet, and the one that hits closest to home.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby is the winner of the 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards for Third to Fourth Grade Book of the Year.

Bad Kitty School Daze (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty faces her toughest challenge yet, in Bad Kitty School Daze from Nick Bruel.

Kitty and Puppy are out of control! They're screaming, fighting, hissing, and drooling all over the house, and all of the commotion is upsetting Baby. Time for school―obedience school, that is. Can Kitty learn to follow the rules and make friends with the other students or will she bring chaos to the classroom?
Find out in Bad Kitty's hilarious, new (mis)adventure!

Bad Kitty: Puppy's Big Day (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty's in a bad mood . . . a very bad mood, and Puppy is not helping.

Enter Uncle Murray, who's tasked with taking care of Puppy for the day, but that's when the trouble begins. When they go on a walk through the park, Uncle Murray almost gets himself arrested while Puppy ends up in the pound, where he meets some very peculiar new pals.

Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

When Kitty is happy and healthy, everything is perfect. She jumps around, eats everything in sight, and has the energy to keep slobbering puppies in their place. But when she's sick, all she can do is lie in her bed. Looks like it's time for this sick kitty to go...to the vet.

When Kitty's family finally manages to get their clawing, angry pet into the doctor's office, it's a wild adventure for Kitty, who has to get the most dreaded thing of all...a shot. Once the shot is administered, Kitty is cast into an ingenious dream within a dream sequence in which she has to make right by Puppy or risk being shut out of PussyCat heaven forever.

This ninth installment of the popular Bad Kitty series from Nick Bruel is chock-full of brilliant supporting characters and, of course, the crankiest bad kitty you've ever seen.

Bad Kitty Makes Comics: and You Can Too!

by Nick Bruel

Kitty is bored. She is so bored, in fact, that she even considers playing with that slobbering mutt Puppy, who lives in her house. Nah. Instead, she thinks she'll take a nap. That is, until there is a knock on the door . . .

Strange Kitty is here to guide both Kitty and Kitty's fans through the world of making comics. Like to draw? Great! Here's your chance to show off your skills! Don't know how to draw? That's okay! Through guided exercises you will learn all about how comics work, including sections on panelling, sound and visual effects, word balloons and so much more!

With such fun activities and a hilarious story to boot, this is bound to be a Bad Kitty favorite!

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy

by Nick Bruel

Kitty's back in two brand new stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers in an 8x8 format―in this hilarious story, it's time to feed Kitty but all she wants is candy. Will Kitty prevail and get what she wants?

It's dinnertime and Bad Kitty is hungry. What should she eat for dinner?

Fish? Nope!
Beef? Ew!Octopus? Gross!
Bad Kitty knows exactly what she wants. Candy! And nothing will stand in her way.

Find out what will stop Kitty from eating all the candy in the world in this bright, hilarious picture book from New York Times bestselling author Nick Bruel's beloved Bad Kitty series. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy is purrr-fect for young readers who love kitties, candy, and a little bit of chaos!

Bad Kitty Takes the Test (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

It's something everyone has to do at least once. Kitty is no different. In this new edition of the beloved, bestselling Bad Kitty series from author-illustrator Nick Bruel, Bad Kitty takes. . . the test!

Based on her previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is not only a bad kitty but a bad cat. In order to redeem her feline status, Kitty must take an aptitude test to determine if she deserves to be a cat. If she fails, she will no longer be able to be a cat. With the help of Chatty Kitty, who is the instructor at Cat School, and Uncle Murray, who thinks he's just there to renew his driver's license, Kitty learns all about being a cat and a little about herself.

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Dogs

by Nick Bruel

Kitty wants to take a nap. Kitty always wants to take a nap. But Puppy wants to play! Can Kitty convince Puppy that sleeping is far more fun than playing? Find out in this riotous story featuring your favorite cranky cat and his slobbery nemesis-complete with a full page of stickers, perfect for you to stick all over your pals as they sleep.

Bad Kitty Camp Daze (classic black-and-white edition)

by Nick Bruel

Kitty’s life is really hard. Like really, REALLY hard. All she asks for is twenty-two hours a day to sleep and food to be delivered morning and night. But does she get it? No. And when Puppy and Baby get a little rambunctious during her naptime, Kitty gets bonked on the head and starts to believe she’s . . . a dog.

This new dynamic freaks out Puppy, so he’s sent away to Uncle Murray’s Camp for Stressed-Out Dogs to relax with other canine campers.

But guess who sneaks along?

Still believing she’s a dog, Kitty fits right in. That is until she and Uncle Murray encounter a bear, and then the feline claws come out.

Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty Camp Daze is perfect for any kid with or without camping experience.

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving

by Nick Bruel

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Nick Bruel's naughty feline is back in the holiday adventure Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving.

Kitty does not like Thanksgiving.
Kitty LOVES Thanksgiving.
Specifically, Kitty loves turkey . . . and will do anything to get her paws on it.
So, Kitty comes up with a plan but in perfect cantankerous cat fashion, can’t quite pull it off and ends up with the turkey (and all the fixins’) on her head.

No, Kitty does not like Thanksgiving.

Bad Kitty's Very Very Bad Boxed Set (#2) Bad Kitty Meets the Baby, Bad Kitty for President, and Bad Kitty School Days

by Nick Bruel

Hack up those fur balls, sharpen those claws because we've got three more Bad Kitty adventures from bestselling author Nick Bruel coming your way!

In Bad Kitty Meets the Baby, Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty thinks it's a dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know it's really a BABY!

In Bad Kitty for President, it's time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Club. The results might surprise you.

In Bad Kitty School Daze, Kitty and Puppy have been screaming, hissing, and fighting all over the house, and their owners have finally had enough. It's time for school . . . obedience school.

Included in the Bad Kitty's Very Very Bad Boxed Set is a sheet of Bad Kitty stickers!

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow Includes Stickers

by Nick Bruel

It's snowing. Kitty has never seen snow. So Kitty looks it up on the computer.

Snow is wet.
Snow is cold.
Snow is slippery.

Okay. Bad Kitty can handle this. She'll just put on her snow gear and try. . . in Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow.

Bad Kitty's Very Bad Boxed Set Number 1: Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, Happy Birthday Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray

by Nick Bruel

Hack up those fur balls, sharpen those claws because we've got three Bad Kitty adventures coming your way in the Bad Kitty's Very Bad Boxed Set from bestselling children's book author Nick Bruel!

In Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, Kitty has to, well . . . take a bath. But she absolutely, positively doesn't want to! Young readers will be cracking up at the antics that ensue, and at the lively line art of frantic, bad Bad Kitty as she desperately, at times crazily, tries NOT to take a bath.

In Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty is back again and badder than ever. But it's party time now, and a new cast of kitties is coming over to celebrate in her second illustrated novel for young readers.

And lastly, in Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray, Bad Kitty's antics continue as she prepares for a battle royale when Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter.

But wait, there's more! Included in the boxed set is a full size poster featuring the cover of Bad Kitty for President. So put your paws up and vote!

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games: Includes Stickers

by Nick Bruel

All Kitty wants to do is play her favorite video game. But Kitty has been playing her video game for FIVE hours. Now it's time for Kitty to:

go outside,
draw a picture,
read a book,
do anything other than play video games.

Kitty doesn't want to do any of these things. . . but eventually she does anyway, and discovers that some things are way more fun than video games.

Bad Kitty: Kitten Trouble (full-color Edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty must learn to share in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty's family has decided to do something terrible....foster KITTENS. Kitty won't mind, right? Well...not exactly. Kitty does mind. She minds A LOT.

Will our bad-tempered friend learn to share her space, her food, and even her toys?

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Joins the Team (full-color Edition)

by Nick Bruel

Bad Kitty learns what it means to be a good sport in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series.

Kitty is terribly out of shape—she can barely torment Puppy without needing a break to huff and puff! When Kitty's owner catches her wheezing, Kitty's told it's time to....exercise.

It takes some convincing, but eventually Kitty gets into the competitive spirit. Well, what did you expect?

The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and John Patrick Green's InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach

by Nick Bruel

New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel's naughty feline is at the beach--and on the hunt--in the newest Bad Kitty picture book, Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach.

IT’S BEACH DAY!

But Kitty does NOT want to go to the beach.

Kitty can think of a million other places she would rather be...her bed, the couch, the chair.

Anything other than the terrible, awful beach.

But wait!

What is that? White and gray feathers, an orange beak...something looks TASTY.

Maybe the beach won’t be so bad after all!

Bad Kitty Gets a Job (Graphic Novel)

by Nick Bruel

Kitty must get a job to buy a new video game in this brand new graphic novel adventure by New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel, for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS.

Kitty wants the newest, coolest video game, Hyper Crazed Feral Alley Cat Mayhem 3. She wants it badly enough she's considering the worst...getting a job. It will take dedication, a bit of trickery, and plenty of hi-jinks. Will Kitty be able to stay focused enough to get her video game, and maybe even get the job done?

Find out in this hilarious full-color addition to the bestselling Bad Kitty series!