MIKE PETRIK is an animator by day and a prolific doodler at night. He fills his sketchbook with pen and ink creatures, then finishes them digitally. When he is not animating, he doodles on grocery lists, old family photos, and forgotten napkins. Mike lives in the sleepy town of Oak Lawn, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, with his three offspring and an epic Family Halloween haunted yard display.

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Mike’s Bookshelf:

ONE COOL DUCK #1: KING OF COOL
ONE COOL DUCK #2: THE FAR-OUT FORT
ONE COOL DUCK #3: SUMMER GAMES
ONE COOL DUCK #4: CAMP OUT!
by Mike Petrik
Astra Hippo Park | 2023-
• a Junior Library Guild Selection (series)
• a 2024-2025 Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Awards for the Denny O’Neil Graphic Novel List (ONE COOL DUCK: King of Cool)
• a 2024 Texas Library Association (TLA) Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List selection (ONE COOL DUCK: One Cool Duck)
• a 2025 Texas Library Association (TLA) Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List selection (ONE COOL DUCK: Summer Games)
• an Illinois Reads, 2025, 3-5, selection

Reviews:
“This graphic-novel series starter has incredibly cool vibes…..A rad read!” — Kirkus Reviews
“The second I saw this fun duck on the cover, I was excited to dive in….it’s fun and will hold readers’ interest the entire way through….It’s a message about caring for others, learning that everyone has weaknesses, and forgiveness….an entertaining start to what promises to be a fun series.” — Bookworm for Kids
“One Cool Duck is one cool book you should add to your classroom and home libraries! Petrik’s approach to the important themes seemed just enough fun & cool, as it did genuine. I think kids will really take to this book! — Storymamas
“A goofy graphic novel chapter book series….The digital illustrations have plenty of authentic verve, thanks to the bright, saturated palette; energetic, expertly paced compositions; and an eager cast savoring their summer independence.”  — Publishers Weekly

Reviews:
“Kid-friendly with a rad edge…..Young readers [will] appreciate the sick vibes and smooth wordplay….Totally sweet!” —Kirkus Reviews
“A fun adventure….Recommended for raders ages 5-7 looking for a silly beginner chapter book graphic novel. Great for fans of the Pea, Bea, and Jay series.” —Youth Services Book Review

  Reviews:
“Petrik’s cartoon art bursts with energy….A dynamite comic!” — Kirkus Reviews

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SILLY SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS: Lift-the-Flap Riddles Inside!
by Mike Petrik
HarperCollins | 2022

THE SILLY SOUNDS OF HALLOWEEN: Lift-the-Flap Riddles Inside!
by Mike Petrik
HarperCollins | 2021

BAD BROWS
by Jason Carter Eaton
illustrated by Mike Petrik
Abrams | 2020
“For readers with a taste for the bizarre.” ― Kirkus Review

SAMMY’S SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN
by Mike Petrik
Amazon, Two Lions | 2018
• a Scholastic Book Club selection
“Halloween and haunted-house enthusiasts will delight in this lavishly illustrated, laugh-out-loud picture book about a boy who loves Halloween so much that he tries to celebrate it year-round.” —Booklist
“Broadly comic digital illustrations follow the narration closely as the relentlessly Halloween-obsessed protagonist propels the story forward.” —Publishers Weekly
“Sibling cooperation, parental recognition of hard work, and Sammy’s stick-to-itiveness give this book a little something extra beyond just a funny Halloween tale. Petrik’s digital illustrations have a Saturday morning-cartoon aesthetic.” —Kirkus Reviews

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