Hilo: The Holiday Special

(A Graphic Novel)

By Judd Winick

Hardcover

Published on Oct 6, 2026 | 224 Pages

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Published on Oct 6, 2026 | 224 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

From the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hilo comes the first-ever Holiday Special! Hilo and friends are ready for holiday fun, until a giant, super-grumpy snowman crashes the celebration. Can they figure out what he wants before the big holiday party?

"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."—The New York Times

"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" —Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN

The decorations are up! The gifts are wrapped! And Hilo and the gang are enjoying some holiday togetherness. Sure, it would be better if the skating pond wasn’t blocked off. And if someone wasn’t stealing trees from the tree lot. AND if a giant, super grumpy snowman wasn’t going around destroying things. But what’s a holiday without holiday surprises?! Can Hilo and friends figure out what the snowman wants before D.J.’s big family party?! Packed with family and food, love and laughter (lots of laughter!)—gather around and enjoy all the gifts of the season with Hilo!

Read more of the New York Times bestselling Hilo series with Books 1-11 and dive into the first installment of the Hilo Presents spinoff, The Mighty: A Graphic Novel.

"A bright seasonal offering, with action and humor enough to carry the earnest messaging." —Kirkus Reviews

ISBN 9780593807170 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q

ISBN 9780593807187 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q

ISBN 9780593807194 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 6, 2026
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q

Judd Winick

JUDD WINICK grew up on Long Island, where he spent countless hours doodling, reading X-Men comics and the newspaper strip Bloom County, and watching Looney Tunes. Today, Judd lives in San Francisco with his wife, Pam Ling; their two kids; and their cats, Chaka and Sleestak. When Judd isn’t collecting far more action figures and vinyl toys than a normal adult, he is a screenwriter and an award-winning cartoonist. Judd has scripted issues of bestselling comic series, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Justice League, and Star Wars, and has also been head writer on the Hulu network’s animated series, The Awesomes. Judd also appeared as a cast member of MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco and is the author of the highly acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me, about his Real World roommate and friend, AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Visit Judd and Hilo online at www.juddwinick.com or find him on Twitter at @JuddWinick.