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Yam
Top Shelf is proud to present an all new, silent all-ages graphic novel series! Yam and his fun-loving friends live on the remote tropical island of Leche de la Luna, and are always getting mixed up in surreal adventures. Whether it's encountering cupcakes that spring to life, befriending potted flowers, or exploring the mysterious ruins on the island, this small boy in his hooded, footy pajamas always ends up having a blast with his friends.
The debut graphic novel, simply titled Yam, is anchored by the full-length story Toy with My Dreams, in which Yam develops a crush on a girl much to old for him, but ends up being able to communicate with her in his dreams. The graphic novel also contains a full-color section and several short stories which have seen print in Nickelodeon Magazine.
The debut graphic novel, simply titled Yam, is anchored by the full-length story Toy with My Dreams, in which Yam develops a crush on a girl much to old for him, but ends up being able to communicate with her in his dreams. The graphic novel also contains a full-color section and several short stories which have seen print in Nickelodeon Magazine.
88 pages, Paperback
First published July 29, 2008
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February 24, 2009
This graphic novel is made up of a series of completely wordless short episodes, most starring a cute, noseless, androgynous childlike creature named Yam, who is always dressed in what looks like a hooded and footed snowsuit. Yam, occasionally accompanied by its companion Marzipan Cat, has lots of mini-adventures. Yam makes friends with a cupcake, falls into a hole and sprouts as a flower, makes friends with a raincloud, grows a head full of flowers on a bald child, makes friends with flowers – you get the idea. These are all quite sweet, and some of them have funny or clever twists that will make kids laugh. The first few short episodes are black and white, the next are in full-color, and then there is a lengthy black and white story. Finally, kids are shown how to draw Yam. The drawing style is reminiscent of Japanese manga, with lots of cute curves, adorable inanimate objects, and huge eyes. Several episodes were originally printed in Nickelodeon Magazine, meaning there might already be a fan base for Yam and its cohorts. This book would be wonderful for little kids and grown-ups to share together, perhaps taking turns “reading” the stories, and it’s a nice choice for beginning or reluctant readers as well.
Ages 3 - 7
Ages 3 - 7
January 5, 2009
One Sentence Review: Pretty much what you'd get if you combined Yo Gabba Gabba with alternate comic fare, which is to say it's kinda brilliant.
December 27, 2018
Very cute book, easy reading and enjoyment, reminds me of why i started making comics too. i love it so much
May 25, 2011
It's quite obvious that I am missing the brilliance of it all, judging by the rave reviews this comic received. I can see how children would be delighted by the whimsical illustrations, imaginative plot and the generally weird hilarity. However, I found the style of the drawings frenetic, impossible to follow, and headache-inducing. As much as I like odd, eccentric and absurd things, I found myself constantly bewildered and thinking "What is going on here???"
November 6, 2008
This is SSSSOOOOO CUTE!!! It's a wordless comic and it's meant for younger readers, but I recommend it to absolutely anyone. Yam is a little dude with a magical back pack that helps him fly and he meets a very unique cast of characters. The drawings are fantastic and our little hero is very expressive. Oh! And I can't forget his friends Gato and May!!
December 9, 2016
A collection of cute and somewhat surreal stories about a boy in a hood named Yam. Most, while amusing, fail to pack any sort of punch. The longer story, "toy with my dreams," is new to the collection and really stands out above the content of the rest of the book. The color insert section is nice, too.
March 8, 2009
Cute wordless comics that follow a childlike logic.
September 21, 2010
Extremely cute and imaginative wordless comic. Includes an anthropomorphic television, jealous cat, and girl with dirt hair.
November 12, 2011
Somewhere in the same group of wordless (or near wordless) comics as Lio, Copper, and Owly.
July 20, 2012
Almost intolerably cute.
November 27, 2012
So cute!
June 10, 2013
I know the person who made this book and he's a very talented artist if I do say so myself.
December 24, 2014
Very cute!
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