About this book

For the youngest fans of the bestselling graphic novel series BONE, Jeff Smith has created two hilarious tales to delight beginning readers.

In Finders Keepers, the Bone cousins find a coin — finders keepers! — but the boys can't agree on how to spend it. Fone Bone wants an apple and bananas they can share. Smiley Bone wants an ice cream cone with a pickle on top. And Phoney Bone wants to build a giant statue... of himself! Whose idea will win out?In Smiley's Dream Book, Smiley Bone walks through the woods on a beautiful morning. During his journey, he meets a flock of friendly and playful birds. Smiley is having such a good time that he must find a fantastical way to keep up with his new friends as they soar into the big, blue sky. These wonderfully funny tales, told with lively artwork and expressive word balloons, will engage young readers like the best Sunday comics.

Reviews

Praise for Bone Adventures

"An addition to the Bone corpus sure to delight fans new and old." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Smith's art style features bold, curving lines; vivid colors; and emotive characters... An ideal pick for burgeoning readers and those just discovering graphic novels." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Smiley's Dream Book:

A New York Times Editors' Choice

"If you plan to steer a child toward the Bone books later (and you should!), this is a terrific introduction to a world full of wonder and unexpected rewards." -- The New York Times

"This is an unusually friendly and gentle story, wrapped in a lovely yet dynamic package. Smith's warmly embracing style proves a natural for picture books, and his sensibility is perfectly pitched to a younger readership." -- Booklist

"Smith's line is masterfully controlled, and each of Smiley's emotions -- interest, dismay, elation -- will be clear even to the youngest viewers. The generous trim size further shows off the spreads, which have the appeal of classic Sunday funnies." -- Publishers Weekly

"Full-page illustrations, some wordless and some sprinkled with dialogue balloons, convey the plot in a simple graphic novel-style format, and the bright cartoon artwork has an engaging fluidity and energy." -- School Library Journal