Most Popular Books by Nick Bruel

After destroying all of the gifts and decorations at home, Bad Kitty escapes from the car on Christmas Eve and finds a new friend, who helps her learn the true meaning of Christmas.

See Kitty as you''ve never seen her before: EXERCISING (reluctantly) in Bad Kitty Joins the Team, the latest installment of Nick Bruel''s phenomenally successful New York Times bestselling series. Kitty is terribly out of shape—she can barely torment Puppy without needing a break to huff and puff! When Kitty''s owner catches her wheezing, Kitty is told it''s time to EXERCISE. It takes some serious convincing, a high-stakes competition, and a little bit of trickery but eventually Kitty gets into the competitive spirit . . . albeit reluctantly. What did you expect? Will our favorite feline friend learn what it means to be a good sport? Find out in this hilarious addition to the Bad Kitty series.

Bad Kitty achieves stardom -- and of course, a bit of trouble -- in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel''s New York Times bestselling series. When a video of Kitty throwing a tantrum over green beans gets uploaded online, it goes viral, and Kitty accidentally becomes famous...kind of. As chaotic chicken producers come after Kitty''s newfound stardom, Kitty enjoys a stint in the limelight. Join Kitty (and Uncle Murray) in a hilarious bundle of Hollywood antics in this new installment to the Bad Kitty graphic novel series. The phenomenally successful Bad Kitty series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey''s Dog Man and John Patrick Green''s InvestiGators series, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats alike.

The intrepid Kitty confronts her most formidable adversary in a pencil-wielding artist who shows her how feline manipulation can backfire, in a story that also reveals how a book can be created.

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 Meets the Baby is the winner of the 2012 Children''s Choice Book Awards for Third to Fourth Grade Book of the Year.

Kitty gets shipped off to obedience school when her owners have finally had enough of her bad behavior.

Tag along with Kitty and Puppy in the FULL-COLOR edition of Nick Bruel''s bestselling graphic novel BAD KITTY: PUPPY''S BIG DAY. Kitty’s in a bad mood...a very bad mood. And Puppy is not helping. Uncle Murray is tasked with taking care of Puppy for the day, so they go on a walk through the park. Everything is going just fine...until Uncle Murray almost gets arrested and Puppy ends up in the POUND! It’s there that Puppy meets some very peculiar new pals...

She''s pounded Puppy and massacred Murray, but has Kitty finally met her match?

There''s terrible news in the neighborhood next to Kitty''s! A conflict there is growing worse and worse. It started as an argument and has now turned into a full-fledged fight. Worst of all: The cat shelter has been destroyed. Kitty''s family decides it''s time to do something to help. They have an idea to foster as many displaced kittens as possible. Kitty won''t mind, right? Well . . . not exactly. Kitty does seem to mind. She minds A LOT. Will our favorite bad-tempered friend learn to share her space, her food, and **GASP!** her toys? Find out in Kitten Trouble, this hilarious and poignant addition to the Bad Kitty series from bestselling author and illustrator Nick Bruel.

Kitty''s owners are taking a week off and leaving Kitty and Puppy at home with Uncle Murray, and it isn''t long before Uncle Murray is driven to near madness by shenanigans of epic proportions.

Are you ready to find some Easter eggs, Kitty? Kitty doesn’t want an Easter egg. Kitty wants the Easter egg. Kitty wants...the GOLDEN EGG! So she goes on the hunt. There! A blue egg! But Kitty doesn’t want a blue egg. Or there! A purple egg! But Kitty doesn’t want a purple egg. But then...Kitty sees something! Something round...and sparkly... Will Kitty find the GOLDEN EGG? Find out in this uproarious new addition to the New York Times bestselling Bad Kitty series.

An introduction to six-year-old Melvin Bubble as presented by his family, friends, and others.

Because of a recent string of embarrassing behavior, Kitty''s cat license has been revoked and she must take a test to get it back so she can still be a cat.

Bad Kitty will schlafen. Aber sie darf nicht. Schliesslich hat sie Geburtstag! Es muss dekoriert werden, Gäste kommen, Riesen-Kitty, Zwillings-Kitty, Stinke-Kitty und viele andere. Sie bringen Geschenke - die alle verschwinden. Wer ist der Dieb? Eine turbulente Story aus Cartoons und Text. Ab 7.

¿Sabes qué día es hoy? ¡Hoy es un día tan especial que solo se repite un vez al año! Hoy es uno de esos días que merece una fiesta icon todos los amigos! Hoy es el cumpleaños de la gatita más gamberra del vecindario...

When kitty was told that her favorite foods were all gone and that all that was available were... Asparagus . . . Beets . . . Cauliflower . . . Dill . . . . . . and 22 other unappealing vegetables, she became a very bad kitty indeed. She . . . Ate my homework . . . Bit Grandma . . . Clawed the curtains . . . Damaged the dishes . . . . But then her owner returned from the grocery store with . . . An assortment of anchovies . . . Buffalo burrito . . . Chicken cheesecake . . . . . . and all was well. Kitty apologized to grandma, bought me new toys, cleaned her cat box, drove me to school . . . and all was well. Until a new puppy arrived. . . . Bad Kitty is brilliant, zany fun from the talented author/artist of the NY Times bestseller Boing!

New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel''s naughty feline is at the beach--and on the hunt--in the newest Bad Kitty picture book, Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach. IT’S BEACH DAY! But Kitty does NOT want to go to the beach. Kitty can think of a million other places she would rather be...her bed, the couch, the chair. Anything other than the terrible, awful beach. But wait! What is that? White and gray feathers, an orange beak...something looks TASTY. Maybe the beach won’t be so bad after all!

Presents three of Bad Kitty''s humorous adventures, including the tale in which Bad Kitty''s owners leave her and Puppy home for a week with Uncle Murray as their pet sitter.

Hack up those fur balls, sharpen those claws because we''ve got three Bad Kitty adventures coming your way in the Bad Kitty''s Very Bad Boxed Set from bestselling children''s book author Nick Bruel! In Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, Kitty has to, well . . . take a bath. But she absolutely, positively doesn''t want to! Young readers will be cracking up at the antics that ensue, and at the lively line art of frantic, bad Bad Kitty as she desperately, at times crazily, tries NOT to take a bath. In Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty is back again and badder than ever. But it''s party time now, and a new cast of kitties is coming over to celebrate in her second illustrated novel for young readers. And lastly, in Bad Kitty vs the Babysitter, Bad Kitty''s antics continue as she prepares for a battle royale when Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter. But wait, there''s more! Included in the boxed set is a full size poster featuring the cover of Bad Kitty for President. So put your paws up and vote!

See below for English description. La série Méchant Minou, qui connaît un succès phénoménal, plaira à coup sûr à ceux et celles qui ont aimé les séries Super Chien de Dav Pilkey et Les aventures de Narval et Gelato de Ben Clanton, aux enfants réticents face à la lecture, aux amateurs de bandes dessinées... et aux chats grincheux! Cela fait longtemps que Minou n''a pas joué avec des amis. Ses maîtres décident donc qu''il est temps qu''il socialise un peu. Mais la journée de jeu prend une autre tournure lorsque Minou et son ami, Minou Tout-fou, enfilent leur armure et deviennent... Superchat et Capitaine Fantasti-chat! Ensemble, ils doivent partir à la chasse au trésor à travers le monde (leur maison et leur jardin) et récupérer les Boules du destin (des balles de tennis) afin d''éviter que les 92 univers ne soient transformés en fromage par l''infâme Docteur Lagomorphe... Réussiront-ils leur mission? Le monde tel que nous le connaissons sombrera-t-il dans le chaos et le lait caillé? The phenomenally successful Méchant Minou series is purr-fect for fans of Dav Pilkey''s Super Chien and Ben Clanton''s Les aventures de Narval et Gelato, reluctant readers, comic book fans, and cranky cats. It''s been a long time since Minou has had a play date. So, her owners decide it''s about time she interacts with some friends. But the play date takes a turn when Minou and her friend, Minou Tout-fou, don their armor and become...Superchat and Captain Fantasti-chat! Together, they must go on a scavenger hunt across the world (their house and yard) and recover the Orbs of Destiny (some dog balls) in order to prevent the ninety-two universes from being turned into cheese by the nefarious Docteur Lagomorphe... Will they succeed in their mission? Or will the world as we know it descend into chaos and curds? Original title: Bad Kitty: Supercat

It''s been a long time since Kitty has had a playdate. But the playdate takes a turn when Kitty and her friend Strange Kitty don their armor and become Super Cat and Captain FantastiCat. Together, they must go on a scavenger hunt across the world (their house and yard) and recover the Orbs of Destiny (some dog balls). Will they succeed in their mission? Or will the world as we know it descend into chaos and curds? Some pages in graphic novel format. Now in full color.

Author/illustrator Nick Bruel tries to explain to the reader how to write a story, but Bad Kitty is not at all happy about the plot, which has her going on a turnip diet to lose weight. Includes a recipe for roasted turnips.

Even the best bad kitties can get sick, and when it happens, it means just one thing: a visit to the vet!

"Kitty is back, this time to hilariously discovers that she does not like video games after all. (Well, maybe just a little)"--

It''s time to elect a new President of the Neighborhood Cat Club! Will it be the candidate from the left side of the street or the right side of the street? When election time rolls around, one candidate (guess who?) will learn what it means to be a good winner and a good loser -- and the importance of making your voice heard.

"Eric Carle, Nick Bruel, Lucy Cousins, Susan Jeffers, Steven Kellogg, Jon Klassen, Tom Lichtenheld, Peter McCarty, Chris Raschka, Peter Sis, Lane Smith, Erin Stead, Rosemary Wells and Mo Willems. Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children''s book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them"--

I''ts snowing! Kitty has never seen snow before so she looks it up on the computer. Snow is cold, wet, slippery, and soft. That sounds nice. Maybe Kitty can learn to like snow? Maybe not...