If you live on the internet like I do, chances are you’ve come across Reza’s endearing satirical illustrations. This book puts all of them together along with a bunch that haven’t been seen before. The humour is dry, the art is minimal, and the smirk is right around the turn of the page.

If you’d like to have a walrus for a therapist, this is the book for you. While not a substitute for therapy by any means, it has emotional support animals as reminders of therapy insights. Sometimes we all need a pug to tell us it’s not cruel to say no, or a crocodile to remind us to take care of ourselves. It doubles as a workbook with gentle and simple exercises to help you express yourself.

In this book, we watch Retsuko, the red panda, navigate three difficult situations and break into death metal as a way to release her stress. In the first, we see her trying to get through her workday when everybody around seems to be falling sick. In the second, she’s out shopping with a shallow co-worker, and in the third, we see an office improvement specialist or a literal “Karen.” It’s cute, fun, and relatable.

The illustrations in this are beyond adorable. They’re bright, vivid, and immerse you entirely into this world of tea dragons. It is intended to be a middle grade read, but is widely loved by adults. If you’re looking for a cozy read to tug at your heartstrings and make you softly squeal, this one’s it.

As the author describes it himself, this is a book for all ages. If you have read the first part of this series, this is the long-awaited second part. It holds the same tenderness, humour, and reassurance. Read it by yourself, or read it alongside other people, adults and children alike, to feel as held by them as you will be by the book.

This beloved series deserves all the love it gets. Fukumaru is a cat that is languishing in a pet shop, feeling unloved, until Kanda finds him. With the cat, Kanda finds a space where his loneliness can rest. What follows is a heart-warming tale of love, safety, and care. Keep some tissues around for this one!

I bet you cannot get through this without cracking at least one wide smile. It’s silly and sharp with cats reporting to each other about what they’ve witnessed during their day. The cats take after Dunn’s pets—Elvis, Lupin, and Puck—making it so realistically hilarious. If you’ve ever wondered what your cat is thinking, Georgia has a pretty good guess!

This is super cute and fun. It features a love affair between a vampire and a werewolf with all its challenges and rewards. It will make you smile, chuckle, and swoon. The black and white line art keeps the focus on Elsie and Jimmy’s relationship, and their fondness for each other’s idiosyncrasies.

This is a funny memoir-style comic by Allie Brosh. Her dogs are a huge part of her life, and of this comic. We have the Helper dog and the Simple dog, and they’re both anchors of her life. It deals with her mental health struggles and is pictured with self-aware wit. Check out Wild Animal (The Simple Dog Goes for a Joy Ride) from Allie’s blog to start your adventure into her world.