The Inflatables

Chapter book/graphic novel paperback covers for Beth Garrod and Jess Hitchman's THE INFLATABLES series

Illustrated by Chris Danger

The Inflatables in Bad Air Day (BOOK 1)

The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Flamingo, Cactus, Donut, and Watermelon may be forgotten waterpark floats who live at the lost and found, but these inflata-pals are about to make some big waves in a funny graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!

Flamingo is destined to be a star! So when the opening of a new wave pool brings camera crews flooding to the park, his inflata-pals hatch a daring plan to make him famous. But will a flock of familiar faces from Flamingo’s past burst his bubble? Get ready, world -- Flamingo is about to BLOW UP!”

Published May 2022

The Inflatables in MISSION UN-POPPABLE (BOOK 2)

“Cactus knows there is something not quite ripe about new float Avocado. So when she discovers he's actually a two-faced Avocadon't and he's planning to take over the park, her mission is clear. But can Cactus convince the inflata-gang to help her stop Avocadon’t and save the spray before it's too late?

Published July 2022

The Inflatables in DO-NUT PANIC (BOOK 3)

“Holey sprinkles! Donut’s going on a treasure hunt. The prize? The most delicious cookie ever tasted. But to find it, he needs to sneak his inflata-pals out of the water park, survive shark-infested seas, and take on a petrifying Pickle. Will the holey hero make it back unpopped, or will the cookie crumble once and for all?”

Published October 2022

The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans (BOOK 4)

“Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponents—especially Pineapple, who’s rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple’s sneaky tricks deflate them all? It’s do or dive time!”

Published May 2023

The Inflatables in SNACK TO THE FUTURE (BOOK 5)

“It's Lynn's birthday! Except…Lynn hates birthdays. Donut is determined to change her mind by baking the best cake in the chewniverse! But when his secret recipe accidentally sends the inflata-gang TIME TRAVELING, they have to face some truly ferocious foes. Can Donut get his inflata-pals home and turn Lynn from party pooper to party popper?”

Publishing December 2023