So what do our friends do with aqua belts, roller skates, and runaway beach balls? The three besties play Roller Duck Ball of course! After accidentally creating a flood in their house while testing aqua belts, our friends are washed out their front door, along with a runaway beach ball. They are in hot pursuit (Hi Duck Zilla!) when they find themselves in the middle of a stadium playing in a Roller Duck Ball tournament. And they are winning! But then the Prickly Pears (very sore losers) use Mecha Suits. Totally not fair. Of course, their nefarious deed backfires. Can our heroes defeat Mecha Warriors gone rogue?
This is definitely a wacky adventure but also one that kids will love. For example Frog Butt. Frog Butt is a totally legit move in Roller Duck Ball. Just sayin'!
This whole series is very cute - hand them to the kids that love Dog Man along with Narwhal & Jelly fans.
Thank you Net Galley and First Second for an E-ARC!

Blue Berry & Pancakes have more adventures ahead in Mayhem on Wheels.
This delightful full color graphic novel is sure to get kids laughing. There were silly misunderstandings, puns and new games created. My family enjoyed reading and rereading this book. It has in a silly bit on commercialism that I hope my kids got, as we have merch from all sorts of characters and would love for them to recognize the ridiculousness. It wasn't a major theme but as a parent that part resonated with me. If you have elementary aged kids they should check out this book!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. Honest opinions from a mom looking for the best books for her family.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

This is my review in exchange for receiving an advanced reader's copy of this children's graphic novel. I didn't realize in was well into the series, so I checked out the first book first to get introduced to the characters. The names and characters traits of Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are cute and I'm sure they will appeal to young readers, I just don't know what age and reading level. There seemed to be a mix of topics and vocabulary that made it hard to pinpoint who this series would be just right for. They are silly and get into mischief but have fun in the process and solve the problem as a team. One thing I really liked was that in this book, the characters referenced a situation from one of the prior stories in the series. I think this goes a long way to connect the overarching storyline across the series for young readers. I don't see a way to integrate this into curriculum, but it would certainly be a fun read for choice time.

Blue, Barry & Pancakes is a story about 3 friends - a blue worm, a frog, and a big bunny. An accident in their tree house mixes with an odd assortment of accessories and has them chasing a ball to a giant donut shaped stadium. Soon they are playing a new game and crushing the competition. The problem is, one of the other teams doesn't take so kindly to losing!

This was a fun, goofy, bright and quick read. I think kids would love this book, especially those in the lower grades.

Mayhem on Wheels, the latest installment in the Blue, Barry, & Pancakes series, finds the trio unexpectedly competing—and succeeding—in Roller Duck Ball, a new sport. Their new-found success brings them merchandise and fans, but when they lose, they find that those things can be short-lived, while their friendship endures. The bright, bold illustrations and non-stop action will keep young readers engaged—and reading.

The new Blue, Barry and Pancakes adventure puts their friendship to the test. Through a crazy coincidence the three friends find themselves competing in a sport which they are, as it turns out, amazing at. Will the three best friends able to still stick together when things get sticky during the game?
Great graphic novel that teaches children friendship is more important than winning and that playing sports should most of all be fun

I received an electronic ARC from First Second Books through NetGalley.
The three friends are back and working on their athletic skills. When Barry tests a new invention, the three friends end up flooding their home and decide they've created a new sport. Soon, they learn it has already been invented and they end up playing against other teams. Mid to upper elementary students will appreciate the humor as these three figure out how to play Roller Duck Ball. They'll also appreciate the lesson when the three friends become more focused on merchandise and winning than enjoying the game. The ending is amusing as many students will recognise the next sport they invent. The artwork is colorful and adds to the story. Readers will study the details and learn more about what is happening in the background.

Blue, Barry & Pancakes embark on uproarious adventures, utilizing their unique skills and teamwork to navigate through hilarious escapades. With a high-energy plot and zany antics, this volume is a vibrant and entertaining page-turner.

I read a digital advanced copy courtesy of the publisher and Net Galley
The lovable roommates and friends Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are back for their sixth adventure! What starts out as a test for aqua belts turns into playing duck ball to save the sport. Lively illustrations pair with the text to take readers on a rip-rolling adventure.

Kids are going to love the continued adventures of Blue, Barry, and Pancake. I love that they stand for joy. When joy is taken out of the picture sometimes the cost is not worth forgetting what you’re doing something for. I think this is a great message that so many kids and people can benefit from being reminded about. Thank you so much to First Second Books and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.

Like you opened a box of new crayons...fresh, fun and really colorful!!
What a great read. If you have a resistant reader in your family give Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Mayhem on Wheels a try. If you have an avid reader in your family- this is also a great read :) It is just packed with whimsey and adventure. I was most impressed with the bright, vivid colors. The colorful illustrations just made this a joy to read.

Highly recommend this graphic novel!!
Grateful to have received a digital copy of this book from First Second Books, First Second.

Cute book about 3 friends of fantasy characters. Easy to read and engaging for the younger kids. Would recommend for grades K-2 in the graphic novel section.

This is super cute and hillarious. Fun antics of Blue, Barry, and Pancake as they discover a new game and that winning isn’t the most important part. My students would love this book.

This is a cute, silly book, with enough action to keep kids interested. My five year old was enthralled and I think it could work for ages 5-8, possibly older depending on the kiddo and reading level. This is a great one for classroom and elementary libraries especially for those looking for engaging, younger graphic novels. Similar to Narwhal and Pee Bee and Jay, young kiddos will be excited to pick this one up!

This colorful, fast-paced graphic novel featuring reader favorites Blue, Berry, and Pancakes, is sure to bring readers back for the next adventure. I will recommend the entire series to reluctant/early readers, fans of Dog Man, and my voracious graphic novel readers.

Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions are mine and are independent of consideration.

OMG how much I love this graphic novel series! There is so much mayhem everywhere, it is truly non-stop fun. Vibrant, detailed illustrations with a fun filled adventure that has a new turn at every corner!
My children could not stop laughing…. And honestly I found myself laughing out loud right along with them! I hope to see what is next in store for our trio!

ARC Copy...I have seen these characters before but this is first time reading them. My verdict-impressions...this is hilarious, colourful, fast paced plus yes fun and friendship is very important indeed!

What an off kilter trio. The storyline feels like one big run on sentence with events crashing right up and pressing into the next scene. The author doesn’t explain anything about the setting or the trio and I was left piecing things along.

While the story is unusual, the illustrations are bright and catchy with focus easily drawing the eye along the pages, enhancing the story along.

It’s just not for me.

Sponsored through NetGalley for an honest review.

Like the series installments prior, this was TONS of fun. Unique storyline involving bots, silly moments, enticing pictures that were easy to associate with the storyline, and a moral at the end of the story. My son and I loved reading and laughing together with another win for this series!

Thank you to NetGalley and First Second Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.