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  • The Holiday Special (Hilo)

The Holiday Special
(Hilo)

Author
Illustrator
Judd Winick
Publication Date
October 06, 2026
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Graphic Novel
The Holiday Special (Hilo)

This title will be released on October 06, 2026
Description

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?

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.

Publication date
October 06, 2026
Genre
Fiction
Page Count
224
ISBN-13
9780593807170
Lexile Measure
490
Publisher
Random House Graphic
Series
Hilo
Universe
Hilo
BISAC categories
JUV008020 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Superheroes
JUV017010 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Christmas & Advent
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
Library of Congress categories
Theft
Stealing
Graphic novels
Cartoons and comics
Science fiction comics
Action and adventure fiction
Snowmen

Kirkus Reviews

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

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 cat, Chaka. 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 written bestselling comic book series, including Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Justice League, and Star Wars, and was 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.
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Hilo