The Inflatables in Bad Air Day and Mission Un-poppable

A parent might reach for this book when their child needs a fun, low-stakes story about teamwork and facing fears with a bit of silliness. This hilarious graphic novel follows a team of inflatable pool toys: Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon. By day they are regular toys, but by night they are the 'Inflatables', a secret team solving wacky mysteries. This book contains two stories where the team must uncover the source of a terrible smell and rescue a friend from a scary arcade claw machine. It's a fantastic choice for kids 7 to 10 who love funny adventures, as it gently models collaboration, bravery, and resilience in a bright, accessible, and laugh-out-loud format perfect for reluctant readers.