Baby Garfield: Year of Firsts

by Ben Clanton, Grace Ellis, Various

144 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 3, 2026

About the author

Ben Clanton is the author/illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series as well as a number of other books as IT CAME IN THE MAIL, MO'S MUSTACHE, and TATER TALES. When Ben isn't doodling up stories (and often when he is) he likes to cook, explore outdoors, and play basketball. Ben lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and kids. Find out more about Ben at www.benclanton.com.

Reviews

[ฅ^•⩊•^ฅ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baby Garfield: Year of Firsts is such a fun and charming read. What really stood out to me was the variety of artists, each one brings their own style, and somehow they all work perfectly. Every story feels a little different, but they’re all equally cute and funny in their own way.

This is definitely a book made with kids in mind, and it really shines there. It’s playful, easy to follow, and full of that classic Garfield humor, but with an extra dose of sweetness.

Many of us grew up with Garfield, so it’s really nice to see a version that introduces him to a new generation. It’s their turn to meet this adorable, food-obsessed little creature and honestly, it’s hard not to love him all over again.