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Ashley Belote

ASHLEY BELOTE is the author and illustrator of fun and silly picture books such as Witch & Wombat, Sheepwrecked, and Little Red and Big, Bad Fred. She spent second grade training to be a detective and solved several mysteries involving missing socks, misplaced car keys, and the occasional cookie disappearance. Now she uses her sleuthing skills to create fun mysteries for every detective, side kick, and squirrel to solve.
Squirrel Lock Holmes #2: Mystery at the Corn-y Maze
Squirrel Lock Holmes #1: The Pet Rock Mystery
Little Red and Big, Bad Fred
Sheepwrecked
Witch & Wombat

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Squirrel Lock Holmes #2: Mystery at the Corn-y Maze
Squirrel Lock Holmes #1: The Pet Rock Mystery
Little Red and Big, Bad Fred
Sheepwrecked
Witch & Wombat

February 2026 Children’s and YA Graphic Novels

Check out our February 2026 Children’s and YA graphic novels! Graphic novels are powerful tools for engaging struggling and reluctant readers. With high-interest illustrations and accessible text, these standout February releases build confidence, strengthen comprehension, and are a perfect addition to any classroom or school library. For more graphic novels for Elementary Education click here.

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