By day Louie, the lovable lab aboard the cozy but perilous pirate ship, helps guard the stolen treasures, mini pool, and... More > vegetable garden from seafaring thieves, sea monsters, and pesky rabbits respectively. By night he likes to sneak leftovers out of the fridge, and nuzzle up to the (smelliest) pirate still awake to read him a bedtime story! Louie lives the life; any dog enthusiast would agree. Dive into the affectionate dog humor that is, "A Boatload of Louie". < Less

Eleven-year-old fifth grader Teena Keene takes on boys, bra sizes, a moody teenage sister, loving but annoying parents, and... More > her lanky best friend in a comic collection by Allison Barrows. As seen on AllyKatzz.com, PreTeena is all about the transitional years between childhood and teenager, proving to girls that they are not alone and that they will survive middle and high school with friends by their side and smiles on their faces. “PreTeena: The Paperback!” includes such hot topics as “First Boyfriend”, “First Dance”, “Mean Girls”, “Babysitting”, and “Pop Culture.” < Less

Leave it to Non Sequitur to take Christmas to a whole new level in, “A Very Merry, Happy Non Sequitur Holiday.” With a... More > sardonic edge over other comic strips, Non Sequitur knows that Santa is real and in the doghouse with Mrs. Clause. His reindeer are plotting revenge, while he writes your name on the “Naughty” list. Anything that can go awry will in Wiley Miller’s always humorous and insightful creation, offered here and exclusively through Lulu.com. < Less

Creator Paul Gilligan has published two previous books compiling his wildly successful comic strip “Pooch Café,” where... More > canines gather to compare stories about their masters, the mailman, and pesky felines invading their cozy homes. Now enjoy the much sought-after, unpublished works in “Bark to Work Legislation.” Poncho and company guarantee the same level of hilarity in these never-before-seen comic strips! < Less

The genius of John McPherson comes alive in his first specialty gift book, “Close to Home for the Holidays.” Compiled... More > here are Christmas gags tackling boastful Christmas letters, Santa encounters gone bad, and hilariously inventive ways to trim (or de-trim) the Christmas tree. So whether you’ve been naughty or nice, reward yourself with this book of laughs, guaranteed to remind you of a relative, holiday shopper, or someone even closer to home! < Less

"Stone Soup" embodies diversity in age, values, and ability to roll with the punches. With a melting pot of family members,... More > the holidays will never be perfect. But as creator Jan Eliot marvelously shows us, maybe “perfect” should be redefined! After all, Christmas is not about which sibling receives the better gift, but how many can pile on the couch donning fuzzy slippers and a mug of hot chocolate. From the Stone family to yours, Happy Holidays! < Less

In the nationally syndicated comic strip “Real Life Adventures,” the characters find themselves in many hilarious... More > predicaments of everyday married life. If this comic strip has taught us anything it’s that after the bills are paid, the dishes are washed, and the TV is shut off for the evening, there’s only one thing that will continually make your spouse wanting more—HUMOR! Yes, loving your husband or wife is first and foremost, but having a sense of humor is the glue that holds it all together. Follow this popular comic strip in its fourth collection, “Inmates in the Institution of Marriage.” We guarantee the laughter will keep you coming back for more! < Less

Join Mini Spy and her friends on an “I spy” adventure. Can you find the sea horse? What about the puppy? I found the... More > number 3! Cross off the list as you go, searching for hidden objects within the big picture. Enjoy a different picture and topic on every page. Perfect for car rides and fun for the whole family! < Less

Nationally syndicated cartoonist Jan Eliot tackles pregnancy in all its shapes and mood sizes in “There’s No ‘WE’ In... More > Crowning!” "We" may be pregnant, but every mom knows you can only take that so far. Follow Joan and Wally's pregnancy and childbirth adventure as they explore midwifery and waterbirth options, and cope with crankiness, weight gain and other intimate discomforts. Ultimately there's a joyful and chaotic event that adds one more to the already extended, blended family. The journey may not be pretty, but that only guarantees pages of laughs along the way. < Less

Creator J.C. Duffy is at his best illustrating a mind-boggling bad date. Branching off from the grandfather of all pickup... More > lines—Come Here Often?—brothers Lance, Rölf, Lars, and Al know how to twist this irritating question in all the wrong ways. Join the brothers and their pet (or ring-leader?) Axel the Wolverine on dating misadventures as they send every woman they meet running for the hills. < Less