YAHGZ: The Craynobi Tales

Name: YAHGZ: The Craynobi Tales
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781545810583
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By Art Baltazar

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Summary

The children's book YAHGZ: The Craynobi Tales by Art Baltazar follows young adventurers on a fantastical journey across a vibrant, imaginative world. As they encounter various challenges and peculiar creatures, they learn important lessons about friendship and courage. Filled with humour and whimsical illustrations, it's a delightful tale for young readers.
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YAHGZ: The Craynobi Tales

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this book if you enjoy vibrant illustrations, humorous storytelling, and imaginative adventures ideal for young readers. Perfect for fans of children’s books filled with quirky characters and light-hearted tales, it offers a fun and engaging experience that sparks creativity and laughter.

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Description

A classic refreshed from master cartoonist Art Baltazar's early years!

Join Craybi Craynobi and his son, Crayski Craynobi, the future chosen one with the chosen nose, as well as their many friends and allies like Weezerd the wise wizard, as they adventure through mythical lands to try to save the city of Yahgz and its people, the Yahgeez. But are Craybi and Crayski enough to face the Giant Green Gorilla? Or even bigger foes as they ford a river of mud, or enter the Land of Ashes? Craybi and Crayski will need their wits and some helpful allies to help everyone. Find out how they save YAHGZ in this zany new graphic novel series by world-famous cartoonist Art Baltazar!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

YAHGZ: The Craynobi Tales by Art Baltazar is praised for its fast-paced, imaginative adventures and humour. It's described as action-packed, with vibrant characters and magical worlds, appealing to children and family audiences. The book blends a contemporary art style with a nod to legendary comic artists, making it a delightful read for all ages.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781545810583

Publisher: Papercutz

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Papercutz

Illustration: 88 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 88

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Art is a super-cartoonist machine from the heart of Chicago! Artie is a creative force behind The Eisner Award winning ITTY BITTY HELLBOY and The NYT Best Selling, Eisner Award, Harvey Award Winning DC Comics' TINY TITANS, and Artist of The DC SUPER-PETS children’s book series! Artie also Co-Wrote DC’s Billy Batson and the Magic of SHAZAM, Young Justice, Green Lantern Animated (comic) and is the Artist/Co-Writer for the epics SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES and the new SUPER POWERS! Series from DC comics. Recently, he became co-Founder of the AW YEAH COMICS comic shop and co-Creator of the AW YEAH COMICS comic book series starring ACTION CAT and ADVENTURE BUG!

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