Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips.

Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who’s not afraid to tell him when he’s being insufferable!

In the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains and bird-to-bird banter soon turns into an unexpected friendship. Arlo and Pips' adventures include a visit the big city and the beach on their hunt for shiny things and French fries. Cool crow facts are included throughout the book.

Everyone's crowing about Arlo & Pips, with Kirkus praising it as "a perfect match for newly independent readers"!

More praise for Arlo & Pips #1: King of the Crows: A New York Public Library Best Book * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * A Junior Library Guild Selection * "An unexpected friendship story! In three short graphic chapters marked by [Gravel’s] signature sly humor, facts about crows are sprinkled throughout, making the reader believe that maybe crows are truly as amazing as Arlo says.” —The Horn Book (starred review)

What happens when an arrogant crow who thinks he knows everything meets the one bird who isn’t afraid to prove him wrong?

Reluctant Friends: Meet Arlo, the brilliant but insufferable crow, and Pips, the tiny, sarcastic bird who keeps his ego in check.
Funny Books for Kids: Laugh-out-loud bird-to-bird banter fills every page as this unlikely duo hunts for treasures like shiny bottle caps and salty French fries.
Educational Comics: Learn cool and surprising facts about real crows sprinkled throughout the hilarious story.
Newly Independent Readers: With three short stories in an easy-to-read graphic novel format, this book is a perfect first step into chapter books.