Sib Squad: Hole Lotta Trouble! - by Steve Breen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Bask in the gleeful rebellion of three younger siblings as they seek bold adventures far away from their older siblings in book three of this hilarious early graphic novel from Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Steve Breen.

The youngest of seven animal siblings, Lucy, Bruce, and Oliver are sick and tired of being told that they are too young to do the things their older siblings do. In a bout of bored frustration, they band together to form the Sib Squad--a club of their own dedicated to having "amazing, mind-blowing adventures." And adventures they have! Award-winning cartoonist Steve Breen crafts a riotously fun look at sibling dynamics that will be beloved by downtrodden younger siblings everywhere. In Hole Lotta Trouble!, the squad try their hand at robotics and find themselves drawn into a wormhole, where they face a whole lot of trouble.

Review Quotes

"SIB SQUAD: HOLE LOTTA TROUBLE! is an engaging and humorous graphic novel that independent readers will find relatable and easy to giggle along with!"--YA and Kids Book Central

"This fast-paced third installment in the Sib Squad series will delight readers and keep them laughing throughout the adventure. Bright colors and varied panel layouts bring the hilarious characters to life. Fans of talking animal stories will enjoy the quirky cast, as each Woodson sibling is a different species, ranging from turtles to bears. The sibling dynamics offer strong relatability for young readers, while entertaining dialogue and sharp one-liners keep the story engaging from start to finish. New readers can easily jump into the series with this release. VERDICT: This fun, vibrant story is an absolute standout addition that belongs in all libraries. This is graphic novel gold!"--School Library Journal (starred review)

About the Author

Steve Breen grew up in Orange County, California, as the oldest of seven siblings, and he now has a bunch of kids of his own. So Steve knows siblings! He is fascinated by kids and the things they do, the stuff they say, and the clubs they create. He enjoys working in his home studio in San Diego County, even when the house gets noisy and his art supplies mysteriously go missing. Steve has won two Pulitzer Prizes (1998, 2009) for his editorial cartoon work and several broadcasting Emmys for his video work. He is also the author-illustrator of several children's books, including Stick, Violet the Pilot, and Woodpecker Wants a Waffle.