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BONE Adventures
For the youngest fans of the bestselling graphic novel series BONE, Jeff Smith has created two hilarious tales to delight beginning readers.
In Finders Keepers , the Bone cousins find a coin -- finders keepers! -- but the boys can't agree on how to spend it. Fone Bone wants an apple and bananas they can share. Smiley Bone wants an ice cream cone with a pickle on top. And Phoney Bone wants to build a giant statue... of himself! Whose idea will win out?
In Smiley's Dream Book , Smiley Bone walks through the woods on a beautiful morning. During his journey, he meets a flock of friendly and playful birds. Smiley is having such a good time that he must find a fantastical way to keep up with his new friends as they soar into the big, blue sky.
These wonderfully funny tales, told with lively artwork and expressive word balloons, will engage young readers like the best Sunday comics.
In Finders Keepers , the Bone cousins find a coin -- finders keepers! -- but the boys can't agree on how to spend it. Fone Bone wants an apple and bananas they can share. Smiley Bone wants an ice cream cone with a pickle on top. And Phoney Bone wants to build a giant statue... of himself! Whose idea will win out?
In Smiley's Dream Book , Smiley Bone walks through the woods on a beautiful morning. During his journey, he meets a flock of friendly and playful birds. Smiley is having such a good time that he must find a fantastical way to keep up with his new friends as they soar into the big, blue sky.
These wonderfully funny tales, told with lively artwork and expressive word balloons, will engage young readers like the best Sunday comics.
96 pages, Hardcover
Published May 5, 2020
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Jeff Smith
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Born and raised in the American mid-west, Jeff Smith learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and watching animation on TV. In 1991, he launched a company called Cartoon Books to publish his comic book BONE, a comedy/adventure about three lost cousins from Boneville. Against all odds, the small company flourished, building a reputation for quality stories and artwork. Word of mouth, critical acclaim, and a string of major awards helped propel Cartoon Books and BONE to the forefront of the comic book industry.
In 1992, Jeff’s wife Vijaya Iyer joined the company as partner to handle publishing and distribution, licensing, and foreign language publications. In the Spring of 2005, Harry Potter’s U.S. publisher Scholastic Inc. entered the graphic novel market by launching a new imprint, Graphix with a full color version of BONE: Out from Boneville, bringing the underground comic to a new audience and a new generation.
In 2007, DC Comics released Smith’s first non-creator owned work, SHAZAM! Monster Society of Evil, a four-part mini-series recreating a classic serial from comic’s Golden Age. Between projects, Smith spends much of his time on the international guest circuit promoting comics and the art of graphic novels.
Born and raised in the American mid-west, Jeff Smith learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and watching animation on TV. In 1991, he launched a company called Cartoon Books to publish his comic book BONE, a comedy/adventure about three lost cousins from Boneville. Against all odds, the small company flourished, building a reputation for quality stories and artwork. Word of mouth, critical acclaim, and a string of major awards helped propel Cartoon Books and BONE to the forefront of the comic book industry.
In 1992, Jeff’s wife Vijaya Iyer joined the company as partner to handle publishing and distribution, licensing, and foreign language publications. In the Spring of 2005, Harry Potter’s U.S. publisher Scholastic Inc. entered the graphic novel market by launching a new imprint, Graphix with a full color version of BONE: Out from Boneville, bringing the underground comic to a new audience and a new generation.
In 2007, DC Comics released Smith’s first non-creator owned work, SHAZAM! Monster Society of Evil, a four-part mini-series recreating a classic serial from comic’s Golden Age. Between projects, Smith spends much of his time on the international guest circuit promoting comics and the art of graphic novels.
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November 9, 2023
These are my handsome sons.
February 2, 2021
Bone and his pals enjoy two adventures in this book - Finders Keepers and Smiley's Dream Book.
The humor comes through and elementary level readers will love the artwork and text.
The humor comes through and elementary level readers will love the artwork and text.
January 30, 2022
Couple of fun little stories involving the Bone cousins
July 3, 2021
Anyone who’s read the complete Bone knows how quickly and deeply it went into high, and dark!, fantasy, leaving somewhat behind its theoretical origins of merely following the three adorable, cartoon Bone cousins on their wacky adventures. So this is a lighthearted way to see them merely in that aspect, and a great way to introduce young readers to the storytelling charms of Jeff Smith.
January 18, 2026
Another great Bone book for the collection. This was super quick and fun. Two stories inside. The first being "Finders Keepers". Following our three Bone boys after they find a coin on the ground. Each boy has their own idea on how to use the coin. With them all wanting to use it they end up fighting and losing the coin. Remember to share kids! The second story is "Smiley's Dream Book". Smiley is taking a nap and dreams about flying with the beautiful songbirds. Another dose of fun. You can tell this book is geared to a very young audience. Each page is one panel. Big art. Big letters. Very easy to digest. For those who care about the main series, this is obviously taking place before the grand adventure. All the boys are very young and much more clothed than I'm used to. Overall this was a fun book and I'm glad to add another Bone book to the collection! Highly recommend.
July 14, 2023
Published in 2020. Two short stories featuring the Bone characters before the events of Bone. All told in one panel a page. I would say this is works better as an early book for kids than for adult fans of Bone. It'd make for an okay single issue of a comic book, but stretched out to a book feels like a cash-grab.
Set in Boneville (I think) we unfortunately don't get to actually see anything in Boneville except for the fact that they have modern street drainage and sewers.
Come on Jeff! Bone fans are getting older (and I'd wager the majority of Bone fans are adults) we want something for us.
Set in Boneville (I think) we unfortunately don't get to actually see anything in Boneville except for the fact that they have modern street drainage and sewers.
Come on Jeff! Bone fans are getting older (and I'd wager the majority of Bone fans are adults) we want something for us.
March 11, 2022
Jeff Smith’s wonderful stories about the Bone Cousins are nothing short of enchanting, he brings the same charm and magic to this wonderful children’s picture book. This is truly a treasure.
December 23, 2020
A cute introduction for the young to the Bone series.
February 25, 2021
Not very long, only two stories. I didn’t think it was worth it.
June 14, 2021
Cute but I want MOAR!!!
July 12, 2021
Great intro to the characters from the Bone universe for younger readers! And for fans of the series, honestly!
December 7, 2021
This was cute! A very quick read.
March 1, 2022
The first story gets a 4.
The second gets a 2.
Averaged out to a 3.
The second gets a 2.
Averaged out to a 3.
September 15, 2022
It was okay.
September 27, 2022
The Bone cousins are back with two small adventures in this children's book! Plenty of colorful detailed pictures for young children to enjoy, and easy enough to read for beginners!
October 10, 2022
I love BONE, and this was a fun way to introduce my 6 year old. He loved it!
November 3, 2022
Cute and entertaining for younger readers. I picked it up at a discount store as I've been a Bone fan for 30 years and had to add it to the collection.
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September 18, 2023Cute.
May 24, 2020
Turned out to be a perfect read for a 3-year-old.
November 1, 2025
Not in the collection I am reading and barely worth a review, these 2 short stories are pointless in the grand scheme of the Bone universe. Only read it out of curiosity and because it came with a bundle I purchased. If you spend more than a few bucks on this, you have been ripped off.
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