Stinky #[nn]

Eleanor Davis's all-ages graphic novel Stinky invites readers into a wonderfully quirky swamp world, where a purple monster peeks nervously from a tree alongside a squirrel while frogs watch from above — all because a kid has wandered too close to their turf, as the "Shh… A KID is coming!" warning hilariously signals. The cover's warm, playful colors and a "STAND HERE" sign pointing at an oblivious boy perfectly set the comic, slightly anxious tone Davis brings to this 2008 TOON Book. With every line, color, and letter crafted by Davis herself, this is a genuinely charming and cohesive vision from cover to finish.