Kyle Sullivan

Named a Best Book of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews, this pungent parody of Snow White modernizes (and stinks up) the themes of the classic fairy tale to serve as a timely parable of the virtues of inclusive democracy versus the evils of corrupt regimes.Set in the faraway (and terrible-smelling) land of Rancidia, where it's good to smell bad and bad to smell good, this hilarious middle-grade chapter book follows the adventures of the profoundly stinky Hobgoblin as he flees the jealous wrath of a monstrous, democracy-hating ogre tyrant named Fiddlefart. Along the way, he joins forces with the Seven Stinkers--an outcast band of foul-smelling creatures (Grody the bog monster, Yucky the skunk ape, Icky the sloth, Musty the mummy, Fusty the moldy pirate skeleton, Poot the sentient dung ball, and Toot, the dung beetle), the adorable barking spiders, and a mysterious squirrel known only as The Huntress.Visit hazydellpress.com for free education guides and activities perfect for schools, libraries, homeschool and stay-at-home learning.★"Readers will giggle through every page of this smart political satire. As the stench-loving Rancidians would say: It stinks " -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Engages hard-to-please tween readers with imaginative adventure, fun illustrations and] silly fart references...Read it together at bedtime to share laughter and a positive message of empathy and inclusivity." -- The Seattle Times " A] hilarious second coming of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs...This story is like nothing you've ever read before...You'll instantly fart with glee .]" -- Literary Features Syndicate

Named a Best Book of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews, this pungent parody of Snow White modernizes (and stinks up) the themes of the classic fairy tale to serve as a timely parable of the virtues of inclusive democracy versus the evils of corrupt regimes.Set in the faraway (and terrible-smelling) land of Rancidia, where it's good to smell bad and bad to smell good, this hilarious middle-grade chapter book follows the adventures of the profoundly stinky Hobgoblin as he flees the jealous wrath of a monstrous, democracy-hating ogre tyrant named Fiddlefart. Along the way, he joins forces with the Seven Stinkers-an outcast band of foul-smelling creatures (Grody the bog monster, Yucky the skunk ape, Icky the sloth, Musty the mummy, Fusty the moldy pirate skeleton, Poot the sentient dung ball, and Toot, the dung beetle), the adorable barking spiders, and a mysterious squirrel known only as The Huntress.

Better watch out Something delightfully dreadful lurks in the shadows cast by holiday lights. From Alpine Austrian and German folklore, Krampusnacht (Krampus Night) is when the Krampus--a horned and hooved Yuletide beast--clomps door-to-door to carry away naughty children in his basket. In this beautifully illustrated ode to old European holiday tradition, a little boy named Felix awaits a visit from the Krampus and a festively frightful cast of characters from folklore, including the Yule Cat, Marley's Ghost, Mari Lwyd, and Frau Perchta.Includes a glossary of winter folklore characters.

For the first time, the award-winning Hazy Fables middle-grade trilogy is available in a gorgeous slipcase box set.Each book in this topical and hilarious anthology series adapts a well-known narrative (Snow White, Hamlet and The Maltese Falcon, respectively), adds a modern and monster-centric spin, and infuses the story with humor and lessons of empathy, inclusivity and advocacy. At a discount off the cover price, this giftable box set includes paperback versions of each of the three acclaimed Hazy Fables titles: Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia: Hazy Fables #1Set in the faraway (and terrible-smelling) land of Rancidia, where it's good to smell bad and bad to smell good, this pungent parody of Snow White follows the adventures of a profoundly stinky Hobgoblin as he flees the jealous wrath of a monstrous, democracy-hating ogre tyrant named Fiddlefart.Zombie, Or Not to Be: Hazy Fables #2This brainy middle-grade adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a young science-minded zombie named Edda as she deals with a series of death-altering problems including a climate crisis caused by the anti-science humans in Ignorway, the disappearance of her mom, and the greedy scheming of her villainous Aunt Agonista.Krampus Confidential: Hazy Fables #3In this hardboiled parody of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon, Ruprecht, a twelve-year-old krampus and wannabe detective, gets more than he bargained for when he takes the case of a terrified elf. Finding himself at the top of the Tinseltown Police Department's naughty list, Ruprecht is joined by his best friend, a ghost named Marley, to explore the underbelly of this festive but gritty metropolis, solve the mystery, and clear his name for good.

It's almost Christmas, but the nights in Tinseltown are anything but silent.Ruprecht, a twelve-year-old krampus and wannabe detective, gets more than he bargained for when he takes the case of a terrified elf. Finding himself at the top of the Tinseltown Police Department's naughty list, Ruprecht is joined by his best friend, a ghost named Marley, to explore the underbelly of this festive but gritty metropolis, solve the mystery, and clear his name for good. Book 3 of the Hazy Fables middle-grade series, this quick-witted parody of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon follows up its acclaimed predecessors, Zombie, Or Not to Be (a brainy adaptation of Hamlet) and Hobgoblin and the Seven Stinkers of Rancidia (a Kirkus Best Book of 2019). Featuring powerful witches, a greedy goblin, a colossal cat, a psychic reindeer, and a platoon of shadowy phantoms, this whip-smart thriller celebrates the delightfully dark side of Christmas with mystery, intrigue, and a sleighful of characters from European folklore.

"Highly recommended...A pandemic, environmental issues, and characters who do not believe in science are themes all too suitable for students seeking contemporary fiction...Middle graders hungry for the next zombie book will devour this one." --School Library JournalSomething is rotten in the state of Deadmark, but of course there is: it's filled with zombies.This brainy middle-grade adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a young science-minded zombie named Edda as she deals with a series of death-altering problems including a climate crisis caused by the anti-science humans in Ignorway, the disappearance of her mom, and the greedy scheming of her villainous Aunt Agonista.Visit hazydellpress.com for free education guides and activities perfect for schools, libraries, homeschool and stay-at-home learning.A standing ovation for undead environmentalist theater.-- Kirkus Reviews

There is nothing Hazel loves more than autumn, the spookiest season. The only problem is, nobody else in her town seems to care. Everything changes when Hazel receives a visit from Ronnie Pumpkinseed, a supernatural pumpkin-headed ambassador for all things spooky. Ronnie teaches Hazel a special word for what she feels inside--Halloween --and helps Hazel find the courage to be herself and follow her heart, even when it's scary.

There's nothing scarier than gazing into the darkness...only to see yourself gazing back.Confined to her high-tech Silicon Valley mansion by a rare, untreatable condition, Linnda Thomas has always suspected her life was stranger than most. And that was before her creepy doppelg nger started slinking around her bedroom. When this disturbing paranormal entity emerges from the shadows looking and sounding exactly like Linnda, the twelve-year-old is forced to unravel a mind-bending mystery that will forever transform her understanding of life itself. Book #2 of the Hazyscapes middle-grade speculative fiction anthology, The Mirror People is a thrilling, futuristic vision of lurking doppelg ngers, uncanny technology, and one girl's pursuit of the truth, even as her reality splinters apart with each mounting revelation.

When silver spaceships invade the forest skies, a Bigfoot must emerge from the shadows to join forces with the planet's most dangerous species: humans.Grey aliens have destroyed the city, forcing humans to flee into the dense mountain forest. From afar, a Bigfoot warily observes the human intruders and the silent silver discs that follow. But when the Bigfoot is enlisted by an ancient forest spirit to protect a gifted human child, the reclusive cryptid must team up with the boy and his cat in a desperate attempt to save the planet from a powerful extraterrestrial threat. Told from the Bigfoot's first-person perspective, this fast-paced adventure is packed with shocking twists, terrifying encounters, and direct insight into the heart and mind of North America's most famous cryptid creature.Bigfoot vs. Aliens kicks off the Hazyscapes middle-grade series, a surreal and thrilling anthology of speculative fiction. Each book plunges readers into unbelievable circumstances, with unforgettable creatures and unbridled adventure. Each page-turning story features bizarre, disturbing and paranormal situations, as well as light moral explorations of a range of topics including environmentalism, consumerism and artificial intelligence.

An adult coloring book for those whose fantasies tend towards the wicked and dangerous. 25 original illustrations, each one on its own page and blank on the back. Printed on 50 lb. paper workable in colored pencil and crayons.

A father pirate explains to his daughter that he loves her more than anything--even the most exciting and valuable aspects of his incredible job.

Something is rotten in the state of Deadmark, but of course there is: it's filled with zombies.This brainy and hilarious middle-grade parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet follows a young science-minded zombie named Edda as she deals with a myriad of death-altering problems including a climate crisis caused by the anti-science humans in Ignorway, the disappearance of her mom, and the greedy scheming of her villainous Aunt Agonista.

A timely tale of fear, prejudice and misunderstanding, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies is the story of the world's bravest witch coming face-to-face with her greatest fear...and it's not what you're expecting. Join the Cyclops Witch and Hazy Dell's medley of monsters as they learn a heartwarming lesson of friendship, inclusion and finding the bravery to confront prejudice-especially your own."The Sullivan twins dish up a yarn replete with cute monsters, cuter children, an unusually memorable protagonist, and buckets of fluffy uplift. Readers will melt." -Kirkus Reviews "A charming collaborative [picture book] debut about facing one's fears, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies...is a perfect read for kids who look forward to Halloween all year round." -PDX Parent Magazine "Brave a creepy campout filled with rhyming verses and smiling faces, stargaze with Mothman, night swim with Sea Beast, or roast marshmallows with Hobgoblin, turning worry into wonder and monsters into friends." -Foreword Reviews

Everyone is enjoying quiet time, but little Banshee just wants to have fun the only way she knows how: Loudly. Join Banshee as she counts her way through the Irish landscape in the noisiest counting book in the land. It's gonna be a blast: You can count on it."Innovative, modern and incredibly fun. Rhyming board books are prevalent, but rollicking, fun ones are rarer."-Creators SyndicateDerek and Kyle Sullivan are just your average set of monozygotic twins on a mission to conjure stories and characters that parents enjoy as much as their children. To get there, they never lose sight of their target audience: themselves as children. Derek is a Seattle-based illustrator and designer, while Kyle bides his time in Portland as a creative director and writer.

As Santa prepares for his Christmas Eve flight, all is ready except for one thing: little Krampus is too excited to sleep! Will Santa be able to deliver his gifts, or will he be up all night stopping the enthusiastic Krampus from making a mess? Adults will enjoy seeing the bringer of dark yuletide justice reimagined as a child who can't wait for Christmas, and kids will love seeing their feisty sides personified as a mischievous horned beast that can't sit still. Told all in rhyme and full of charming, kinetic illustrations, Goodnight Krampus has all the makings of a new Christmas classic.

The classic ABC book gets a darkly comic makeover with Monster ABC. Kids with an appreciation for the offbeat and spooky will love this thorough catalogue of ghouls. You know Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster, but what about Quetzalcoatl, the feathered snake god, or Xing Tian, whose face is on his belly and whose head is nowhere to be seen? A wry description accompanies each cute illustration, making this an indispensable bedtime book for both parents and children who delight in the darker corners of the imagination.

It's trouble in paradise when a park ranger informs Sasquatch that his au-naturel style will no longer be tolerated. What follows is a charming, humorous game of dress-up as Sasquatch and the ranger struggle to come up with a wardrobe fit for the monster's active lifestyle. With warm illustrations, funny rhymes, and a silly final twist that praises acceptance, Get Dressed, Sasquatch! will have children and parents giggling together again and again.

2019 PubWest Book Design Award WinnerLittle Chupacabra is a picky eater with a monstrous appetite for only one thing: goats. This is a huge problem if you happen to be a goat.Set in gorgeous Puerto Rico, this delicious tale of compromise features digestible Spanish vocabulary, a menagerie of animal amigos, and one determined-and hungry-Chupacabra.