Q & Ray

In this early-reader comic series from Lerner Publishing Group, two young sleuths—a hedgehog and a rat—team up to solve kid-sized mysteries in Elm Tree Park. Running since 2017 across three issues, the series pairs gentle humor with simple panel layouts, making it an accessible entry point for emerging readers. Author-illustrator Trisha Speed Shaskan crafts the stories with warm, playful art that encourages curiosity and teamwork. It matters as a bridge between picture books and longer comics, proving that even the smallest detectives can crack a case.