Max and Chaffy: Search for the Ice Chaffy

It's a new day on Animal Island, but something is different… It's snowing!

New friend Jacob has arrived to search the snowy landscape for the elusive Ice Chaffy. Who better to help him than Max and Chaffy? Skip through snowy meadows, explore ice caves, and follow the clues to try and find the sparkly Ice Chaffy before the snow melts.

From bestselling author Jamie Smart comes another vibrant, highly visual graphic novel about discovering new things, making friends, and returning what’s been lost to its rightful owner.

This graphic novel for kids features:

• Content written by bestselling author of Bunny vs. Monkey, Jamie Smart, who has exceeded 1 million lifetime sales.
• The perfect introduction to independent reading, with warm, lovable characters and an adventure centered around friendship and fun.
• Search and find pages included in addition to the story to keep kids engaged and interacting.

Each hilarious Max and Chaffy story is interspersed with engaging search and find pages, since Chaffy has a habit of getting lost, as well as items that aren’t where they should be! Discover how Max first met Chaffy in Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island, or help search for Crumbles' special strawberry cupcake in Max and Chaffy: The Great Cupcake Mystery.

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