Good-Bye, Chunky Rice

Craig Thompson's Good-Bye, Chunky Rice is a tender, single-issue graphic novel from Pantheon that follows the bittersweet journey of a small turtle leaving his home and his dearest friend, a mouse named Dandelion. Originally released in 2006, this heartfelt story of friendship, loss, and the ache of moving on is drawn entirely by Thompson in his signature, lushly detailed style. Though it stands alone, the book is a quiet, emotionally resonant work that showcases Thompson's gift for capturing the fragility of connection.