The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 2

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 2
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2013-12-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1597079200

When the Belgian cartoonist Peyo created a village of cute little woodland creatures for his heroes Johan and Peewit to discover, he couldn't have known that they would wildly outgrow those humble origins to become a worldwide phenomenon all on their own. More than 50 years later, The Smurfs continue to delight us all with their silliness, bravery, heroism, and heart, and now we finally have a definitive collection of Peyo's original comics to see where it all began. Newly remastered and presented in original publication order, along with a Smurfy collection of historical notes and photographs, this volume introduces us to Smurfette and features a Johan and Peewit story never before seen in the U.S.

The Smurfs & Friends Vol. 2

The Smurfs & Friends Vol. 2
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2017-06-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1629919233

The Smurfs’ eternal arch foe, the evil wizard Gargamel, is the center of attention in several Smurf-stories: “Gargamel and the Crocodile,” features Gargamel’s attempts to raise a pet crocodile, much to Azrael’s chagrin; Gourmelin, “Gargamel’s Twin Brother” also stops by for a visit; a very hungry fellow returns and demands Gargamel to feed him in “The Ogre and the Smurfs;” a very noisy bird keeps makes Gargamel’s life difficult in “The Smurfs and the Booglooboo;” then there’s “Gargamel’s Nephews” who look like three pint-size Gargamels, who stir up some trouble when they visit their uncle; and just when you think you’ve met all of Gargamel’s look-alike relatives, “Sagratamabarb” shows up and wants to move next door to his cousin Gargamel! And if all that wasn’t enough, there are dozens of gag-filled Smurfs comic strips, another adventure of Johan, in which the gallant court page must battle “The Master of Roucybeuf,” and an action-packed Benny Breakiron epic where the tiny, super-powered French boy encounters “Madame Adolphine,” a seeming harmless little old lady, who apparently is behind a major criminal caper!

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 5

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 5
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545814635

Smurf vs. Smurf and Smurf Soup get the Anthology treatment! While Papa Smurf works in his laboratory, two Smurfs begin arguing about the proper use of the word "smurf." Smurfs that live in the northern part of the village use it as a verb (as in "bottle smurfer"), while the southerners use it as a noun (as in "smurf opener"). Without Papa Smurf around to calm things down, the argument quickly escalates until the northern and southern smurfs divide themselves along the village lines! Plus, another never-before-seen Johan & Peewit comic, featuring the Smurfs!

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 3

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 3
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1629911372

One of Peyo's most iconic smurfs, the Astrosmurf, gets the deluxe ANTHOLOGY treatment. Fifty years ago, mankind set off into outer space. Now, a smurf sets foot on another planet . . . or does he? Could it possibly be a smurfspiracy to fool Dreamy Smurf into becoming the Astrosmurf? Or has Dreamy Smurf gone where no Smurf has gone before? Also featuring "The Smurfs and the Howlibird" and "The Cursed Land," a Johan and Peewit story appearing here in a U.S. edition for the first time! The Smurfs have delighted us all with their silliness, bravery, heroism, and heart for over 50 years, and now we finally have a definitive collection of Peyo's original comics to see where it all began.

The Smurfs Tales Vol. 2

The Smurfs Tales Vol. 2
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545809178

Fresh from their new animated series, join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and rest of the lovable blue smurfs for two new classic adventures. First, Brainy Smurf gets a bit more smarter (if possible) when he uncovers a mysterious book that contains all the answers. But does it have the answer to how he can became popular with the other smurfs? This book—THE SMURF TALES-- will tell all! Second, Smurfette steps in for Papa Smurf and takes charge of all of Smurfs Village in his absence. When the other smurfs don’t take her seriously, Smurfette must assert her leadership and protect the village from the wicked sorcerer Gargamel. Plus, from the world of Peyo, the super strong French boy Benny Breakiron, attends the Bodoni Circus to discover trouble under the big top. This adventure has never been published before in English!

Otto's Backwards Day

Otto's Backwards Day
Author: Frank Cammuso
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1935179330

Someone stole Otto's birthday! To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of puzzles—but his greatest challenge comes at his journey's end. Kirkus Reviews declares this book "a snappy follow-up to Otto's Orange Day."

The Cartoon Music Book

The Cartoon Music Book
Author: Daniel Goldmark
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2002-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1569764123

The popularity of cartoon music, from Carl Stalling's work for Warner Bros. to Disney sound tracks and "The Simpsons"' song parodies, has never been greater. This lively and fascinating look at cartoon music's past and present collects contributions from well-known music critics and cartoonists, and interviews with the principal cartoon composers. Here Mark Mothersbaugh talks about his music for "Rugrats," Alf Clausen about composing for "The Simpsons," Carl Stalling about his work for Walt Disney and Warner Bros., Irwin Chusid about Raymond Scott's work, Will Friedwald about "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Richard Stone about his music for "Animaniacs," Joseph Lanza about "Ren and Stimpy," and much, much more.

The Smurfs Tales Vol. 1

The Smurfs Tales Vol. 1
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545808457

On the occasion of the all-new animated TV series starting on Nick this September, an all-new series of Smurfs graphic novels! The Smurfs are back in new stories in English for the first time! First, when Papa Smurf’s stork gets wounded in a storm, he must rely on the kindness of a local farmer to nurse the stork back to flying condition. A different kind of storm arrives in the shape of Johnny, the nephew of the farmer. The boy is as aggressive as his uncle is friendly. Making his way to the Smurfs Village, Johnny leaves a path of destruction in his wake, putting the whole village in jeopardy. Plus, tales of the Smurfs on vacation! Plus, there’s plenty of medieval action and adventure from the king’s page (and loyal ally to the Smurfs) Johan his silly sidekick, the mischievous jester Peewit, go off on an adventure featuring Papa Smurf. Plus, even more smurfs comicstrips to add some blue and brighten any day.

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 4

The Smurfs Anthology Vol. 4
Author: Peyo
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2016-12-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1629913286

Another iconic Smurf, The Smurf Apprentice, gets the Anthology treatment! A Smurf wants to emulate Papa Smurf, and decides the best way to do so would be to practice magic. So, the Smurf sneaks into Gargamel's lab and steals instructions for a magic potion. The Smurf foolishly drinks the potion and is turned into a monstrous lizard that all of the Smurfs fear. Can Papa Smurf create an antidote? Or will the Smurfs be seeing green for the rest of their lives? The Smurfs have delighted us all with their silliness, bravery, heroism, and heart for over 50 years, and now we finally have a definitive collection of Peyo's original comics to see where it all began.

The Smurf Menace

The Smurf Menace
Author: Peyo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2017-01-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536401554

The Blue Smurfs meet the Grey Smurfs, negative versions of themselves with all of the Smurfs bad habits. Now someone is proposing they build a wall around the Smurfs village! Will the Grey Smurfs have to pay for it?