

That all of this is rolled into an all-ages book is astounding and she spoke to Monsters and Critics all about it. She has worked as a storyboard artist for Adventure Time. Laura Knetzger graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2012. In fact, it’s quite the contrary in that it’s full of bright, silly fun and humor that hits the sweet spot of early to middle grades. Bug Boys has a wonderful blend of silliness. Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger: 9781984896766 : Books Join two bug friends as they learn about the science of the world around them and the meaning of friendship in this early graphic novel series perfect. There’s also the chance that they’ll encounter giants who want to take them away from their home.īut it’s not all deep and despair. They live inside a mushroom house in Bug Village, where they try to navigate all of its places and species of bugs while finding answers to philosophical questions they face. Today, Penguin Random House is releasing a new hardcover collection of Bug Boys for $13.99 wherever you can buy comics and books.īug Boys stars two young beetles, the sweet but impulsive Rhino-B, and the calmer and adventure-seeking Stag-B. Laura Knetzger’s graphic novel, Bug Boys says it’s okay to have these emotions, that it’s okay to embrace them, even show them to others. Over a long duration, that pattern of behavior could affect the ability in developing empathy, compassion or coping with grief. Often times the suggestion is mistakingly to ignore them, or suppress them for a later date that never arrives. She lives in Seattle and makes comics about feelings.From toddlers to pre-teens, kids are often told what to do with their complex thoughts and emotions. " Readers will be glad to be back and sorry to say goodbye-until next time." - Booklist, starred reviewĪbout the Author Laura Knetzger graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2012. I loved how Rhino-B and Stag-B deal with the pressure of being true to each other and to the new friends they make on their journeys." - Drew Brockington, author of CatStronauts " Bug Boys has a wonderful blend of silliness, introspection, adventure and the right amount of weirdness. Rhino-B and Stag-B lead the way on a life filled with mindfulness, fun, and an exploration of the natural world perfect for kids. Laura Knetzger returns with a story filled humor, hijinks, and a lot of adventure. About Bug Boys: Adventures and Daydreams.

Each day is new and exciting for these two beetles, and together they'll face challenges and help their friends along the way. These best friends are ready for new adventures! Meeting a bat? They're on it! Getting lost in a labyrinth? Might be scary.


About the Book "Originally published in the United States in black and white and in different form by Czap Books, Providence, Rhode Island, in 2015."īook Synopsis Little bugs, big feelings! Rhino-B and Stag-B are back for more in this all-new graphic novel perfect for readers of Investigators and Catstronauts.
