Nick Bruel Books In Order

Bad Kitty Picture Books Books In Publication Order

  1. Bad Kitty (2005)
  2. Poor Puppy (2007)
  3. Poor Puppy and Bad Kitty (2007)
  4. A Bad Kitty Christmas (2011)
  5. Bad Kitty Christmas Storytime Set (2011)
  6. Bad Kitty’s Tasty Treats (2014)
  7. Bad Kitty Storytime Set (2014)
  8. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Candy (2015)
  9. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Dogs (2015)
  10. Bad Kitty Makes Comics . . . and You Can Too! (2015)
  11. Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat (2016)
  12. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow (2016)
  13. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving (2019)
  14. Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa (2019)
  15. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Video Games (2019)
  16. Bedtime for Bad Kitty (2021)

Bad Kitty Books In Publication Order

  1. Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (2009)
  2. Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty (2009)
  3. Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door (2010)
  4. Bad Kitty Meets the Baby (2011)
  5. Bad Kitty for President (2012)
  6. Bad Kitty School Daze (2012)
  7. Bad Kitty Drawn to Trouble (2013)
  8. Puppy’s Big Day (2014)
  9. Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet (2016)
  10. Bad Kitty Takes the Test (2017)
  11. Camp Daze (2018)
  12. Kitten Trouble (2018)
  13. Bad Kitty Joins the Team (2020)
  14. Bad Kitty Goes on Vacation (2020)
  15. Bad Kitty Gets a Phone (2021)

Picture Books In Publication Order

  1. Boing! (2004)
  2. Who Is Melvin Bubble? (2006)
  3. Little Red Bird (2008)
  4. A Wonderful Year (2015)

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Nick Bruel Books Overview

Bad Kitty

From the creator of The New York Times bestseller Boing! comes the riotous story of a cat gone berserk four times over an in alphabetical order each time. Kitty is not happy hen she’s told that her favorite foods are all gone and all that’s left are Asparagus, Beets, Cauliflower, Dill…
and 22 other equally unappealing vegetables. So she: Ate my homework, Bit grandma, Clawed the curtains, Damaged the dishes, and so on, through Z. Only when tastier things arrive An Assortment of Anchovies, Buffalo Burritos, Chicken Cheesecake…
does she Apologize to Grandma. Now, Roaring Brook is proud to introduce a new edition so deliciously funny, someone’s already taken a bite out of it. With two die cut bites on its side, special endpapers, and a brand new piece of artwork within, this eye catching novelty edition of a proven best seller is sure to be…
devoured!

Poor Puppy

PUPPY GETS HIS OWN BOOK. Kitty’s best friend stars in this zany companion to the best selling BAD KITTY. Poor, Poor Puppy: Kitty isn’t interested in playing, so all puppy’s left with are: 1 Airplane, 2 Balls, 3 Cars, 4 Dolls…
and 22 other toys. When he’s done, Puppy’s so tired, he takes a nap and dreams of playing apple bobbing in Antarctica, Baseball in Brazil, Checkers in Canada, Dodgeball in Denmark…
and 22 other games. Who else but Nick Bruel could combine the alphabet, a counting game, a whirlwind geography course, and a screamingly funny story…
all in 40 pages?

A Bad Kitty Christmas

A HILARIOUS NEW HOLIDAY PICTURE BOOK ABOUT EVERYONE’S FAVORITE NAUGHTY FELINE ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, not a creature was stirring…
Except for BAD KITTY.’ A greedy Bad Kitty didn’t get all the presents she wanted for Christmas, but after she goes on a Christmas caper across town and through multiple alphabets, she makes a new friend, finds an old friend, and learns the true meaning of Christmas. Or not. Nick Bruel’s first picture book about Bad Kitty since the uproarious Poor Puppy in 2007 is full of rhyming mayhem…
and Christmas cheer.

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

BAD KITTY IS BACK AND BADDER THAN EVER! when she is forced to take a bath in this hysterical new illustrated how to for young readers. The following are some items you will need for Kitty’s bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear because stressful situations can cause accidents , an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you ll also need Kitty but good luck with that! Since its publication in 2005, BAD KITTY has captured the hearts of cat lovers and haters alike. This time Kitty is at her worst in this riotous how to guide filled with bad smells, cautionary tales of horror, and hopefully by the end some soap. The funniest of any of Kitty s adventures, though don t tell her that.

Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty

Get ready to party!It’s Bad Kitty s birthday, and she s wishing for a special gift. If she doesn t get it, well…
things won t be pretty for her guests. The guest list includes Chatty Kitty, Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood pals. Plus, don t forget Uncle Murray and Poor Puppy! Join in on the fun in this riotous companion to Bad Kitty Gets a Bath!

Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray: The Uproar at the Front Door

Kitty’s owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home. So who s going to watch them? Good ol Uncle Murray, star of the Fun Facts feature of previous Kitty books the guy you thought knew everything about cats. Think again! It isn t long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby

Kitty’s owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it’s a…
dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it s a cat. But we all know that it s really a BABY! With Nick Bruel s trademark mix of antic humor this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics which the baby wins hands down, riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty book yet, and the one that hits closest to home.

Bad Kitty for President

The votes are in it’s a Bad Kitty landslide! It’s time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! Who will win the election? The candidate chosen by the kitties on the right side of the street or the candidate chosed by the kitties on the left side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate guess who? will discover that she never bothered to register to vote and the entire election will be decided by a surprise, last minute absentee ballot sent by Old Kitty.

Boing!

A baby kangaroo tries desperately to learn how to jump, but can’t quite make the leap…

Again and again she tries, with the hearty encouragement of a frog, a grasshopper, and a rabbit, not to mention his doting Mama. But instead of boinging he blomps, bloomps, and blomps. But then, a koala comes up with a surprising solution, and our little hero boings literally right off the page! A sweet and silly book with wonderful artwork and a pop up surprise that will have kids squealing with delight.

Who Is Melvin Bubble?

Who is this kid with the funny name? Well, that depends on who you ask. Everybody who knows Melvin his mom, his dad, his best friend Jimmy, his dog even Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the big ugly monster with three eyes who lives in his closet have a different opinion. This original and riotous picture book has a lot to say not only about Melvin, but also about perspective, point of view, and a six and a half year old’s place in the world.

Little Red Bird

SOMETHING NEW AND UNEXPECTED sweet and gentle from the creator of Bad Kitty and Poor Puppy. Sweetly enchanting paintings and a gently rhyming text tell the tale of the Little Red Bird who is quite content in her cage, but curious When the cage door is left open, she sees her chance and bravely hops out into the world. It’s all so magnificent and thrilling for the Little Red Bird and for readers. In the end, Nick Bruel leaves both with a question. When the bird sees a familiar house and window and golden cage, will she return to it? Would you?

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