Yuki's Special Delivery

A delightful tale of a small community coming together to care for one another, celebrating diasporic AAPI food culture, found family, and upcycling!

Delivery girl Yuki loves helping out at her grandfather’s service station and dreams of owning a bicycle of her own! But Yuki’s grandpa has been trading goods to help out his local customers, and Yuki is concerned they won’t have enough money to buy a new bike. “On the island, everyone is ohana,” says Ojiichan. After assisting a neighbor who gets into a bit of trouble, Yuki discovers it feels good to be a part of a community that takes care of one another—and she even receives a special delivery of her own!

Inspired by the author’s Japanese-American grandfather who owned a service station on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, this cozy picture book honors local community and includes scrumptiously illustrated delicacies that make for a great seek-and-find element on re-reads, including: salty seaweed snacks, light and airy liliko'i pie, and fried malasadas. Great for curriculums on sustainability to demonstrate the value of taking something old and making it new again!

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