Beep and Bah #[nn]

James Burks brings a burst of goofy, sun-drenched energy to this 2012 all-ages graphic novel, with a cover featuring a cheerful orange robot and a wide-eyed blue creature bounding across rolling green hills — joined by a rotund green companion sporting a lightning-bolt emblem. A square pink pig, a startled bird perched atop a little wooden house, and a tiny purple tree dot the whimsical landscape, hinting at a cast full of personality. Burks's bold linework and vibrant colors make the whole scene feel like it's about to leap right off the page.