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Katie Risor

Book - 2025

"YOU ARE INVITED! Mossman wants to throw a harvest party for all his friends. There's lots to do to prepare, but you never know what will happen with friends like Wallace and Grumkin. Will Mossman's harvest party really be the BEST PARTY EVER?"--Back cover.

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Subjects
Genres
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels
Published
Kansas City, MO : Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal 2025.
Language
English
Main Author
Katie Risor (author)
Physical Description
71 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781524894283
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Review by Kirkus Book Review

Preparations for a shindig spark several new friendships. Mossman, a beaming creature covered in greenery, is throwing a harvest party. Mossman's BFF, Wallace, a fretful yellow critter, comes over to help out, and the two put up decorations, carve jack-o'-lanterns, and invite guests, including--and especially--strangers before the big day finally arrives. Risor's graphic novel is pure slice-of-life, light on plot but rife with delightful character interactions and enchanting, homey visuals. Depicting a panoply of unique beasts, the art, rendered in gouache and colored pencil, is the star of the book. During a stunning nighttime sequence, where the glow of fiery wisps pops against the pale moonlight, a spooked Wallace seeks solace from Mossman. Risor plays beautifully with perspective, presenting the interior of a log so readers can glimpse a character's sniffing face up close and positioning an avalanche of apples falling from a tree in the background as Wallace and Mossman run away in the foreground. Each new addition to the cast brings an original design and new dynamic to the cozy gathering. When the sun-avoidant Shadow arrives, Mossman makes accommodations for the newcomer, maintaining the party's cheer while ensuring everyone is included. Readers will feel the night breeze lulling them to sleep in the final pages following a full day capped by a hearty feast. A bountiful harvest of sumptuous imagery. (guidance on throwing a harvest party)(Graphic fantasy. 6-8) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.