Zig and Wikki land on a planet full of strange creatures like flies, frogs, and raccoons, just when it seems to be lunchtime!

In their hilarious search for a pet, the two friends, imagined by Nadja Spiegelman and Trade Loeffler, go on adventures that are out of this world. Young readers learn about nature in our world thanks to the fascinating wikki’s fun facts woven into every twist of the exciting plot. This innovative science-based early reader comic book, filled with bugs and hugs, is sure to please both boys and girls.

LEXILE LEVEL: GN 230
GUIDED READING LEVEL: K

RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2010
40 pages, 6” x 9”, hardcover, U.S. $12.95/ $15.00 CAN

ISBN-13 978-1-935179-02-3
ISBN-10 1-935179-02-0

NADJA SPIEGELMAN, who wrote Zig and Wikki’s story, grew up in New York City, but as a child loved to visit the country, where she collected insects and salamanders.  This is her first book.

TRADE LOEFFLER, who drew Zig and Wikki, is the creator of the all-ages web comic Zip and Li’l Bit.  This is his first work in print.  He grew up in California but now lives in New York City.