New Deal: Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog

Hannah Dussold at Andrews McMeel has acquired world English rights to the first two books in the Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog young graphic novel series by Lydia Lukidis, illustrated by Tara J. Hannon. The Pancake Pickle, slated for 2025, chronicles the adventures of a grumpy groundhog and his half-pig, half-unicorn friend as they become reluctant crime-fighters and restore Critter Creek’s favorite breakfast; book two is set for 2026. Miranda Paul at Erin Murphy Literary Agency represented the author, and Elizabeth Bennett at Transatlantic Agency represented the illustrator.