Babymouse #12: Burns Rubber

Buckle up! Babymouse #12: Burns Rubber zooms into action with all the heart, humor, and high-speed hijinks that have made this groundbreaking graphic novel series a beloved bestseller with more than three million copies sold.

In this adventure, our spunky, pink-eared heroine trades in her usual daydreams for something even bigger: race car glory. When Babymouse and her loyal best friend Wilson enter the Race of the Century (well, at least the race of the school year), things get delightfully messy. Will they crash and burn in a cloud of cartoon chaos? Or will they speed their way to the Winners’ Circle? Young readers will be cheering from the sidelines as Babymouse discovers what it really means to be a champion.

Created by the talented sibling duo Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, this series has earned rave reviews—“Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!” declared The Chicago Sun-Times. Perfect for emerging readers who crave stories about friendship, determination, and laugh-out-loud fun, Burns Rubber delivers page after page of expressive illustrations and relatable moments.

Whether your young reader is new to Babymouse or a longtime fan, this installment captures everything that makes the series special: big dreams, bigger heart, and the kind of friendship that crosses any finish line together. Ideal for kids ready to shift into independent reading—or anyone who loves a good underdog (or undermouse!) story.

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