Mika and the Gurgler

“A quirky and enjoyable volume for young graphic novel enthusiasts.” * School Library Journal *
“Mika’s household dilemma is reminiscent of Mo Williams’ delightful Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, which features a laundromat. Mika and the Gurgler is a lovely ode to imagination and the special bond between children and their favorite stuffed buddies.”

* BookPage *
”…an explosion of colors, symbols, lines, waves, and characters visually narrate the battle between child and machine; and Mika’s emotions and determination radiate from the young, tiger-head-framed face […] this delightful childhood exploit shows a true understanding of how extreme the experiences of daily life can be for a toddler, and [the creators] have blended their talents seamlessly for an exciting literary triumph. Budding book lovers will want this one in their personal libraries, while the adults charged with reading it will never see their household appliances in the same way.” – Jen Forbus * Shelf Awareness *

Agata Loth-Ignaciuk is an author, illustrator, and publisher of children’s books. She has written several nonfiction books for young readers and received the Bologna Ragazzi Special Mention for Nonfiction Award for the book How to Reach the Earth’s Poles in One Year, illustrated by Bartlomiej Ignaciuk. Agata’s stories for young readers have been published in several countries including Germany, Spain, Ukraine, Russia, Korea, China, Lithuania, and the United States. Mika and the Howler was her first comic project for young readers, followed soon after by Mika and the Gurgler.

Berenika Kolomycka is a comics author, sketch artist, sculptor, and graphic artist. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and earned the Grand Prix for comics at the International Festival of Comics and Games in Lódz. Her works have been published in both Polish and foreign magazines, as well as in schoolbooks. She regularly conducts comic workshops for adults and children. The children’s comic book series Tiny Fox and Great Boar is her first solo project. Outside of her work, she enjoys taking care of her cat Mami and her dog Kuka.

Christopher Crank (crank!) has lettered a bunch of books put out by Image, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Dynamite, and elsewhere. He also has a podcast with comic artist Mike Norton and members of Four Star Studios in Chicago, and makes music.

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