Green Jolene and the Footprint Fixers

The third in an illustrated chapter book series about budding conservationist Green Jolene, who saves the planet by starting in her own neighborhood, by New York Times best-selling author Wendy Mass.

It all began (as the best stories do) in the local library!

Ever since Green Jolene and discovered a book all about energy conservation, Jolene has been obssesed with reducing her carbon footprint within her home. But when she learns of a local-cement factory's polluting the environment, Jolene realizes that she must use her voice and speak up. She knows the power of her community! Isn’t there something they can do? Protest!

Eugene, Brittany, and Nina show the power of collective action, demanding a meeting with the head of the factory, to convince him to agree to green iniativies to reduce the business’s—and ultimately the town’s—carbon footprint. For fans of Ivy & Bean and Clementine, our can-do hero, Green Jolene, returns with more discoveries of how to take an Earth-first approach to every problem she encounters, proving that small changes can go a very long way.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs