Jackson's Wilder Adventures HC (2025)

The first installment of chapter book graphic novel series, Jackson's Wilder Adventures, dynamic duo Irwin and Jackson make science fun and accessible through their adventures far and wide, from the subpolar Faroe islands to the tropical Yunque Rainforest and African savanna. Jackson Wilder and his imaginary friend Irwin the Thylacine are having a great day until Jackson is faced with his dad's cooking-Jackson isn't normally a picky eater, but he definitely does not want to eat his dad's mysterious leftover casserole. There's no telling what's in it, and all the foods are touching... Gross! Not only that, his dad breaks the news that it's time for them to move to a smaller apartment. But Jackson doesn't want to move! If he was a wild animal, he could live wherever he wanted and eat whatever he wanted, and nobody would ever tell him otherwise. At least, that's what he thinks until Irwin takes him on an adventure to learn about the hardships wild animals face around the world-quite hairy situations to be sure!

Jackson Wilder is having a rough time. It’s bad enough that he and his dad had to move to a new apartment and leave their old home behind, but Jackson also gets his first loose tooth — he doesn’t want his teeth to fall out! That sounds super scary! With the help of his imaginary friend Irwin the Thylacine, Jackson journeys across deep oceans and rainforest jungles to learn about animals. There's one that loses thousands of teeth, which helps him feel better about losing just one. And when Jackson can’t fall asleep in his unfamiliar bedroom, his only hope is that Irwin can introduce him to the best sleepers in the animal kingdom so that Jackson will get good and sleepy, too. Join Jackson and Irwin as they explore from the depths of the Gulf of Mexico to the wild forests of Japan, learning about Nile Crocodiles, Bull Shars, Capybaras, and more. Let the adventure begin!

Jackson and his best friend Irwin are at it again--learning all about the natural world and the animals in it. This time, Irwin and Jackson learn life lessons from Emperor Penguins, Zebras, Ostriches and more in this volume all about friendship and relationships! In the newest edition of this much-loved series, Jackson learns that animals need friends, too--and that a family can look a lot of different ways! Starting at a new school can be tough, and Jackson is nervous about making new friends. But when Irwin shows him that animals need friends, too--including zebras and ostriches--it gives Jackson the courage he needs to make new pals. And when Mother's Day comes around, Jackson is self conscious that he only has a Dad. But no worries! Irwin is here to show him how animal dads raise their young, from the stoic Emperor Penguin, to the flashy Golden Tamarind. Come join us on our adventure around the world, learning all about the Animal Kingdom!