Evelyn and Avery The Art of Friendship HC (2024 Clarion Books) comic books 1980 or later

1st printing. Story and art by Elle Pierre. Set in a whimsical world with both human and animal friends, this debut graphic novel series is about besties who make crafts, mistakes, and friendships. Eight-year-old Evelyn is beyond excited to enter her town's annual art show! She joins two of her friends with a plan to submit a group project, but Dylan and Avery (a playful and imaginative skunk kit) start butting heads early on in the creative process. When Evelyn tries to diffuse the tension, both friends end up angry at her and the group splits apart. What will this mean for their art-and more importantly, for their friendships? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.