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Gnome and Rat HC (2023 Knopf) comic books

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Gnome and Rat HC (2023 Knopf) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Lauren Stohler. Gnome and Rat are best friends who live together in a charming forest. Rat enjoys drinking tea and finishing crossword puzzles. And Gnome... well, Gnome likes to polish his pointy red hat and eat delicious sausages. Join these funny friends on their various adventures, whether it's celebrating Hat Day, perfecting magic tricks, or tracking down a new signature hat for Gnome. Whatever their antic, these two know exactly how to have a good time: with each other. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Gnome and Rat HC (2023 Knopf) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Time to Party!" Story and art by Lauren Stohler. Your favorite hilarious best friends are BACK and ready to party in the second installment of this early graphic novel series. Gnome and Rat--the silly and endearing best friends from the Enormous Forest--can't wait to celebrate Gnome's 133rd birthday! Gnome has a few things to accomplish in preperation for his big extravaganza. But what about Rat? He's feeling a little left out... what big day can he celebrate for himself? Put on your party hats and join these funny friends as they come up with an entirely new holiday, make an unexpected birthday wish, and try to jazz up their exercise routine. But no matter the occasion, these two will always have something special to celebrate: each other. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.