Strap in, because the Snoodles are back and things are about to get… weird. In this third out-of-this-world adventure, Droodle the Poodle and Doo Doo Kidoodle are in big trouble. They've broken the one rule on planet Zoodle — no pets. Now Droodle and another poodle named Schmoodle are locked up in Zoodletraz, the most escape-proof prison, this side of the Milky Way. Think Alcatraz, but with more tentacles and fewer lawyers.
Enter a cast of brilliantly bonkers heroes: noodle-powered scientists, intergalactic musicians, talking cats with trash can drum kits, and a villain so cranky he reads self-help books about revenge. There's also a Jalapeño Popadoodle Noodle, a flying Balloonadoodle, and something called a Cloakadoodle Swoodle Car. Don't ask, just roll with it.
This wackadoodle tale is packed with vibrant art, making it perfect for young and old readers who love silly stories, bold visuals, and absolutely zero boring parts.
Whether your kid's obsessed with noodles, aliens, or saying the word "Groodle" over and over again, Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz! is the laugh-out-loud ride you've been waiting for.
Time to get ready for your NEXT GREAT ESCAPE!
Steven Joseph is the award-winning creator of the beloved Snoodles Universe—a laugh-out-loud world where silly ideas spark big solutions, and joy is always just a page away. His latest release, "Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz!", blasts readers into a jailbreak adventure powered by teamwork, resilience, and the idea that thinking outside the noodle is the key to overcoming adversity. Written by Joseph and brought vividly to life by illustrator Andy Case, the series continues to capture the imaginations of children and grownups alike.
Beyond the fun, Joseph's books promote problem-solving, creativity, and emotional intelligence—making them both entertaining and enriching. Whether it's through galactic mischief or noodle-fueled mayhem, each Snoodles story delivers heart, humor, and a fresh take on handling life's little messes. "Snoodles in Space" builds on the success of earlier titles in the series, including "Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles, and Lots and Lots of Noodles" and "Snoodles in Space: A Snoodle, The Zoodle Kidoodles, and One Happy Schmoodle."
A lifelong humorist known for being "occasionally cranky," Steven is also a seasoned attorney, marathon runner, and Zen practitioner. He brings a unique perspective to children's storytelling—one where crankiness is not only allowed but celebrated. His work has earned praise for its originality, warmth, and ability to spark joy in readers of all ages.
Discover more at Steven Joseph's website (WWW.StevenJosephAuthor.com) and enter the wonderfully wacky world of the Snoodles.
Andy Case, the visual wizard behind the Snoodles series, brings over 30 years of illustration mastery to the page. His bold, comic-style art has earned international acclaim and helped launch the Snoodles brand into the stratosphere. His work is known for expressive detail, vibrant color, and storytelling energy that matches Steven's comedic rhythm beat for beat.
"The fascinating and nearly overwhelming cast of characters includes both human beings and nonhuman beings. The many unique and humorous situations and obstacles that unfold in the course of a zany sci-fi plot, featuring pickle-powered noodle craft, will transport readers from the city comforts of Noodleham to the stars and back again. Food and fun play a major role in the rhyming story, and Snoodles in Space could certainly fuel a plethora of birthday bashes and holiday masquerades inspired by this quirky cartoon universe.The chapter book language seems geared to a middle-grade audience, but it could certainly be enjoyed as a tongue-twisting read-to or a pleasurable journey of paging through illustrations by the picture book set. The narrative's action-packed wordplay will certainly be appreciated by parents, teachers, and caretakers who are young at heart, too. There are so many lively twists, turns, and diversions in this story that it's quite possible to discover and rediscover it many times in multiple flights of anticipation and whimsy.Author Joseph and illustrator Andy Case should be commended for the unparalleled imagination needed to craft this energetic, high-tech adventure." — Kate Robinson, The US Review of Books
"Author Steven Joseph comes with another flurry of fun with this hilarious read-aloud adventure. This guy could throw a doodle into anything, it seems. His imagination, coupled with the perfectly fitting illustrations of Andy Case, make this a goofy wonder of a read. If you've got silly, creative kids at home who have graduated from picture books into the world of single-story graphic novels, Escape from Zoodletraz is here to bridge that gap for you. It's filled with silly and zany vocabulary to make reading aloud a jumbly-wumbly bubble of fun for both you and them. Even when your children start being able to read themselves, they'll have fun peeking at the little jokes sprinkled here and there, like on the spines of books or in the headlines of a news story." — Jaylynn Korrell, Independent Book Review
"In Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz!, author Steven Joseph and illustrator Andy Case return with another outrageously imaginative book in their noodle-verse series, cranking the absurdity up to eleven and never looking back.Joseph's wild narrative voice is pure chaotic joy — a rapid-fire rollercoaster of rhymes, wordplay, alien logic, and wonderfully wacky inventions that will leave young readers breathless from laughter (and parents shaking their heads while also secretly loving it).Case's artwork is a riot of color and detail, elevating the manic storytelling with expressive characters, cinematic layouts, and just enough visual chaos to keep readers glued to the page. Every spread feels like a poster-worthy moment — with sly Easter eggs and background gags that reward repeat reads." — Books That Make You
"Snoodles in Space: Escape From Zoodletraz is a very funny children's book written by Steven Joseph and illustrated by Andy Case. The story opens with Cloodle the Grand Roodle deciding to make a trip to Earth from the planet Zoodle, with the hopes of becoming a rock star. However, when his first concert, held at Noodleham, was a total flop and his world tour was cancelled, he plotted revenge by hiring Evil Kidoodle and VooDoo Kidoodle to kidnap Droodle the Poodle and Schmoodle the Poodle and bring them back to Zoodle. Since pets are prohibited on planet Zoodle, the two poodles were placed in a pet prison called Zoodletraz. Will the people of Noodleham find a way to get their beloved poodles out of the inescapable Zoodletraz? Read the book to find out." — D. Franklin Pack, Online Bookclub
