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Gronk #2
Gronk Volume 2
In this second volume of Katie Cook's popular series Gronk, Gronk is learning to adjust to OUR world through the teachings of Dale, a woman who probably shouldn't be teaching anyone how to adjust to the real world.
Join Gronk, Dale, Harli, and Kitty for another year of fun!
Join Gronk, Dale, Harli, and Kitty for another year of fun!
64 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 2015
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About the author
Katie Cook
227 books156 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
I graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 2004 with a BFA in illustration, my love of cartooning and comics has led me to where i am today.
I've done licensed work for DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic, Fraggle Rock and more. I love being a nerd, so being able to draw nerdy things for a living is the best thing ever.
I'm married to the best guy ever. Ryan keeps me grounded.
I have a daughter, Grayson, who is my booger-y little destroyer of worlds.
I like my cats... a LOT.
...Our dog isn't too bad.
I live in a state shaped like a mitten.
The constant support of my family, pets, friends, and even complete strangers, is what drives me to succeed in art. Thank you everyone, because of you, I am what I am.
Which means... I'm all your fault.
I graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 2004 with a BFA in illustration, my love of cartooning and comics has led me to where i am today.
I've done licensed work for DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic, Fraggle Rock and more. I love being a nerd, so being able to draw nerdy things for a living is the best thing ever.
I'm married to the best guy ever. Ryan keeps me grounded.
I have a daughter, Grayson, who is my booger-y little destroyer of worlds.
I like my cats... a LOT.
...Our dog isn't too bad.
I live in a state shaped like a mitten.
The constant support of my family, pets, friends, and even complete strangers, is what drives me to succeed in art. Thank you everyone, because of you, I am what I am.
Which means... I'm all your fault.
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February 12, 2015
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
In this second volume of Katie Cook's popular series Gronk, Gronk is learning to adjust to OUR world through the teachings of Dale, a woman who probably shouldn't be teaching anyone how to adjust to the real world.
Join Gronk, Dale, Harli, and Kitty for another year of fun!
I read the first book in this series (see my review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...) and quite liked it. There was somewhat of a storyline connecting each page. It brought the popular webcomic (gronkcomic.com) into full-color print.
This time around, it feels more like a series of comics put together to form a book. As was the case in the first book, the artwork is a real stand-out. Add to that a few pop culture references and we have a book that will be pleasing to many people - adults included.
Paul
ARH
In this second volume of Katie Cook's popular series Gronk, Gronk is learning to adjust to OUR world through the teachings of Dale, a woman who probably shouldn't be teaching anyone how to adjust to the real world.
Join Gronk, Dale, Harli, and Kitty for another year of fun!
I read the first book in this series (see my review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...) and quite liked it. There was somewhat of a storyline connecting each page. It brought the popular webcomic (gronkcomic.com) into full-color print.
This time around, it feels more like a series of comics put together to form a book. As was the case in the first book, the artwork is a real stand-out. Add to that a few pop culture references and we have a book that will be pleasing to many people - adults included.
Paul
ARH
September 11, 2022
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
February 3, 2018
charming
August 13, 2019
Gronk 4 life!!!
July 22, 2016
Review originally published to my blog The Leaning Tower of Tomes: https://leaningtoweroftomes.wordpress...
THE REVIEW:
Gronk: Volume 2 is the second compilation of Gronk comics, short graphic stories about the cute, little green monster, Gronk, and her new family: Dale, a nerdy human, Harli, her Newfoundland, and Kitty the cat. I recently posted my review of Volume 1, so go check that out, too.
Now, here are some thoughts I had while reading this second volume of Gronk by Katie Cook:
1) “The Cast of Gronk”: Yay, can’t wait to meet these guys again!
2) Poot. Roofus is special… Bahaha!
3) Page 11. Harli. Getting jealous, I see? Best part in the whole book!
4) The corn puns. Too funny.
5) The Dark Mark… Worm. Dying!
6) I feel like setting the coffee table on fire to make S’mores is something Calvin and Hobbes would do…
7) Only the second time in my life I have felt sympathetic toward a spider. (The first time was reading/watching Charlotte’s Web.)
8) “You’ve got 30 minutes in that chair for tweeting like a moron”. Bahaha!
Gronk: A Monster’s Story: Volume 2 is an adorable book that will make you chuckle. It’s got great nerd references and sweet, colorful illustrations. It’s charming, a lovely book to flip through when you’re looking for a smile. ♦
HAVE YOU READ GRONK VOLUME 2?
OR, HAVE YOU READ GRONK VOLUME 1?
HAVE YOU READ ANY GRONK WEB COMICS?
IF NOT, WOULD YOU WANT TO READ THE GRONK BOOKS NOW?
COMMENT BELOW LETTING ME KNOW!
AND, AS ALWAYS, HAPPY READING!
*I RECEIVED THIS BOOK FROM THE PUBLISHER THROUGH NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR REVIEW CONSIDERATION. THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS MY REVIEW; ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THANK YOU, ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT AND DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS!
GRONK: A MONSTER’S STORY: VOLUME 2 BY KATIE COOK (GRONK, #2). | MY COPY: EGALLEY, 57 PAGES, ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT, DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS, RELEASES MARCH 31ST, 2015. | SOURCE: THE PUBLISHER VIA NETGALLEY.
THE REVIEW:
Gronk: Volume 2 is the second compilation of Gronk comics, short graphic stories about the cute, little green monster, Gronk, and her new family: Dale, a nerdy human, Harli, her Newfoundland, and Kitty the cat. I recently posted my review of Volume 1, so go check that out, too.
Now, here are some thoughts I had while reading this second volume of Gronk by Katie Cook:
1) “The Cast of Gronk”: Yay, can’t wait to meet these guys again!
2) Poot. Roofus is special… Bahaha!
3) Page 11. Harli. Getting jealous, I see? Best part in the whole book!
4) The corn puns. Too funny.
5) The Dark Mark… Worm. Dying!
6) I feel like setting the coffee table on fire to make S’mores is something Calvin and Hobbes would do…
7) Only the second time in my life I have felt sympathetic toward a spider. (The first time was reading/watching Charlotte’s Web.)
8) “You’ve got 30 minutes in that chair for tweeting like a moron”. Bahaha!
Gronk: A Monster’s Story: Volume 2 is an adorable book that will make you chuckle. It’s got great nerd references and sweet, colorful illustrations. It’s charming, a lovely book to flip through when you’re looking for a smile. ♦
HAVE YOU READ GRONK VOLUME 2?
OR, HAVE YOU READ GRONK VOLUME 1?
HAVE YOU READ ANY GRONK WEB COMICS?
IF NOT, WOULD YOU WANT TO READ THE GRONK BOOKS NOW?
COMMENT BELOW LETTING ME KNOW!
AND, AS ALWAYS, HAPPY READING!
*I RECEIVED THIS BOOK FROM THE PUBLISHER THROUGH NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR REVIEW CONSIDERATION. THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS MY REVIEW; ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN. THANK YOU, ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT AND DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS!
GRONK: A MONSTER’S STORY: VOLUME 2 BY KATIE COOK (GRONK, #2). | MY COPY: EGALLEY, 57 PAGES, ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT, DIAMOND BOOK DISTRIBUTORS, RELEASES MARCH 31ST, 2015. | SOURCE: THE PUBLISHER VIA NETGALLEY.
February 17, 2015
This second volume of Gronk comics is just as full of humor and warmth as the first. In this collection, Gronk continues to live with Dale, Kitty, and Harli and explore life in the human world. Several events were particularly funny to me. One was Gronk's reaction to Dale dog-sitting for her brother's pug. Gronk mistakes the dog for a really cute monster and has a crush on him. She acts out romantic scenes from several movies - "Titanic", "Dirty Dancing", and "Say Anything." (I'd really like to know where she comes up with all the wigs and costumes.) Another laugh-out-loud moment was when Gronk went around the house gluing googly eyes onto everything to "make new friends." My favorite was the picture of the cat's rear end with googly eyes pasted on either side of her tail. In the first book, Gronk was disappointed to find out that they had no neighbors for her to visit at Halloween. This year, Dale has decorated the house and even dressed in a Gryffindor uniform to hand out treats to Gronk, who is dressed as a Ghostbuster. They also stake out the house to try and see Santa; they sit in the car with pizza, donuts, cocoa, and binoculars and watch the chimney.
If you haven't tried out this webcomic or the earlier anthology, you really need to do so. They are suitable for all ages and have hilarious pop culture references scattered throughout the scenes.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
If you haven't tried out this webcomic or the earlier anthology, you really need to do so. They are suitable for all ages and have hilarious pop culture references scattered throughout the scenes.
I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
April 6, 2015
'Gronk volume 2' by Katie Cook collects another year in the life of the world's most unscary monster and her life with human Dale, dog Harli, and cat Kitty.
Gronk tries to get Dale to give her an iPad. There are more movie references. Gronk discovers online ordering, indoor jousting and how to get a reaction using certain bad words. Gronk tries to trap Santa and extort more candy for Halloween. Gronk gets in trouble for writing on the walls, and getting a Twitter account. Through all of it, Gronk remains as adorable as ever.
The volume ends with more tribute art by other artists. Katie's cartoons are wonderful. I love all the geek and pop culture references. I love Gronk and all her mischievous adventures. This is a fun series.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Action Lab Entertainment, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Gronk tries to get Dale to give her an iPad. There are more movie references. Gronk discovers online ordering, indoor jousting and how to get a reaction using certain bad words. Gronk tries to trap Santa and extort more candy for Halloween. Gronk gets in trouble for writing on the walls, and getting a Twitter account. Through all of it, Gronk remains as adorable as ever.
The volume ends with more tribute art by other artists. Katie's cartoons are wonderful. I love all the geek and pop culture references. I love Gronk and all her mischievous adventures. This is a fun series.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Action Lab Entertainment, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
March 23, 2015
Originally posted at Read. Run. Study.
This volume continues where the first left off, with Gronk learning more and more about the human world. After Dale hands her an iPad, hilarity ensues as Gronk discovers online shopping, social media, cursing, and arts/crafts. And we are introduced to a very “special” pug named Roofus. As with the second half of the first volume, there isn’t a clear plot here. However, we do see evidence of time passing with references to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you enjoyed the first volume, I think you will also enjoy the second.
This volume continues where the first left off, with Gronk learning more and more about the human world. After Dale hands her an iPad, hilarity ensues as Gronk discovers online shopping, social media, cursing, and arts/crafts. And we are introduced to a very “special” pug named Roofus. As with the second half of the first volume, there isn’t a clear plot here. However, we do see evidence of time passing with references to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you enjoyed the first volume, I think you will also enjoy the second.
March 7, 2015
A second collection of episodic adventures with the best friendly-critter-that's-not-really-supposed-to-look-like-Pikachu-but-does and its human companion. If you don't laugh at it sticking plastic googly eyes on to the butt of a sleeping cat to while the days away, or trying to play Wii Sports, you really are in a bad place. This book is in a fine place, and the weekly comic doesn't seem to show any slacking off after a brace of great little paper volumes to anthologise it. Almost worth 5 stars, and if some of the cultural references had travelled to me here in the UK it could well have won them.
February 17, 2015
Volume 2 of Gronk is just as funny and endearing as Volume 1. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the story of this hapless monster and her adopted family. One of my favorite aspects of the series so far is the inclusion of subtle insider references to various "adult" pop culture pieces that appear on Dale's t-shirts. I'll be looking for them in future volumes. Gronk reminds me a bit of Garfield, but without the bad attitude. This story is entirely light-hearted, but the humor still resonates throughout.
February 20, 2015
In this second volume we find Gronk still adapting to human life. Dale puts an Ipad into Gronks hands and her world is opened to endless cat videos and one click shopping on Amazon. This series is sweet and funny. Dale & Gronk move through the seasons enjoying their companionship. The pop culture refrences continue to permeate the series to my utter enjoyment! A wonderful series.
February 17, 2015
I think Gronk is now my favorite childlike monster! I still can't get enough of the nerdy references (Harry Potter! Big Bird! Star Wars!) Hilarity ensues at every turn of the page as Gronk tries to make it in a human's world. I also liked that this volume touched on Gronk's and Dale's backstories a little bit.
March 21, 2015
Gronk took two volumes to grow on me because at first I had a hard time seeing who the audience was - it seemed at times like something you could read with a five year old, but the nerdy references are clearly for my generation (or at least Wyatt's.) But it's really cute - the cat, the dog , the monster who acts like a toddler... It brought to mind Calvin and Hobbes a few times.
February 3, 2017
I really like this series. It has heart. It’s good for all ages. And Gronk is like a two year old who is really 129.
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November 22, 2016It's still tough to tell who this is for. It's pretty close to all ages, but there are a LOT of references that will go over kids' heads, and in many cases the references are what make it more than just slapstick antics. As with the first, I LOVE the artwork.
February 16, 2015
Coming Soon...
February 25, 2015
Loved the art, but the comics weren't as good as the first one. Only about one in five made me smile. (Those were usually the HP references.)
February 25, 2015
A great follow up to volume 1 with more hilarious Gronk wackiness. Every vignette managed to make me at least smile if not laugh out loud.
Galley courtesy of publisher and Netgalley.
Galley courtesy of publisher and Netgalley.
February 28, 2015
Received from NetGalley.
I just love Dale & her little monster Gronk! Very cute & funny comics.
I just love Dale & her little monster Gronk! Very cute & funny comics.
March 3, 2015
A second cute volume of Gronk's adventures from the webcomic. Gronk's explorations into our culture are hilarious and make for a quick read. My favorite was Gronk's antics with googly eyes.
August 6, 2015
Totally adorable. Kid-friendly, but with plenty of references and appeal for grown-ups, too.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.
June 30, 2015
Gronk likes to celebrate the seasons!
Did you know Katie Cook has done a lot of work on My Little Pony comics? That makes sense. Cool.
Did you know Katie Cook has done a lot of work on My Little Pony comics? That makes sense. Cool.
August 8, 2015
Previous review for volume one holds true for this.
August 16, 2015
Well drawn and adorable! Very cute, funny, and heartwarming tale of a twenty-something woman raising a baby monster.
August 30, 2015
read 8/23/15
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