Hilo: The Holiday Special: (A Graphic Novel) by Winick, Judd

From the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hilo comes the first-ever Holiday Special! Hilo and friends are ready for holiday fun, until a giant, super-grumpy snowman crashes the celebration. Can they figure out what he wants before the big holiday party?

"A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family."--The New York Times

"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, creator of DOG MAN

The decorations are up! The gifts are wrapped! And Hilo and the gang are enjoying some holiday togetherness. Sure, it would be better if the skating pond wasn't blocked off. And if someone wasn't stealing trees from the tree lot. AND if a giant, super grumpy snowman wasn't going around destroying things. But what's a holiday without holiday surprises?! Can Hilo and friends figure out what the snowman wants before D.J.'s big family party?! Packed with family and food, love and laughter (lots of laughter!)--gather around and enjoy all the gifts of the season with Hilo!

Read more of the New York Times bestselling Hilo series with Books 1-11 and dive into the first installment of the Hilo Presents spinoff, The Mighty: A Graphic Novel.

Author: Judd Winick
Publisher: Random House Graphic
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780593807170
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2026

About the Author
Judd Winick is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Hilo series. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their two kids. Judd has written bestselling comic book series, has appeared as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco, and is the author of the acclaimed graphic novel Pedro and Me, about his Real World friend AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Judd is currently working on the next Hilo graphic novel!