Go back in time to when everyone's favourite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series.
Go back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series.Prepare for lift off! Waffles and his sister Pancake are about to spend three days at Space Cat Camp-a fun, science-packed training experience for future CatStronauts. Pancake can't wait to learn about satellites, space shuttles, and all things outer space, but Waffles is feeling a little homesick. How can he enjoy his time at camp when all he wants is his dad-cat?With some new friends and the power of teamwork, these kittens will be ready to pounce on any challenges ahead!Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series:Planetary YumFlight or FrightFailure to Lunch
EXPLODING MARKET: The early reader graphic novel market is poised for strong growth. Many publishers have launched early reader series such as the very successful Pizza and Taco series (Random House Books for Young Readers), along with other promising series like Cookie & Broccoli (Dial Books).
EXPANDING REACH OF BRAND WE'VE ALREADY INVESTED IN: With these early reader graphic novels we can reach an even younger audience and build a brand that we have already successfully made a recognizable brand/series.
ENTHUSIASTIC COLLABORATOR: Drew is an enthusiastic self-promoter, he participates in school visits, interviews, cons, etc. He even had puppets made of Waffles and Pancake to promote with him in puppet shows and fun videos! The Catstronauts and Drew's presentations are a hit among kids, adults, and reviewers alike-Mission Moon was an Indiebound bestseller and an Amazon Best Book.
STEM APPEAL: Drew bases each book on age-appropriate science experiments and concepts about space and NASA missions for young readers.
EDUCATOR NOTES: Can be used to demonstrate the importance of teamwork in science missions as well as illustrates age-appropriate science concepts for early readers.
“This space-camp adventure is sprinkled with science facts…and it also has some valuable and accessible lessons about friendship and sibling jealously…It’s fact-filled space focus will no doubt find plenty of readers.”—Booklist