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Graphic Novels for Kids Who said reading has to be boring?!?! |
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Peter & Ernesto : a Tale of Two Sloths by Graham Annable Best friends Ernesto and Peter are nothing alike, so when Ernesto decides that he wants to see the sky from every place on Earth, Peter stays behind and frets, but each finds their own adventure. |
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Noodlehead Nightmares by Tedd ArnoldHollow headed brothers Mac and Mac star in a collection of bedtime stories inspired by folktales about fools from around the world, where slapstick humor, puns and wacky fun abound.
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Knowing that her classroom pet Gus is lonely, Grace sets off to share her many talents with people in order to earn enough money to get Gus a friend. |
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Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt by Ben Clanton Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly discover their inner superheroes in an anthology of three under-the-sea adventures that find them searching for their superpowers, trying to find their way back home and recovering from a case of the blues. |
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Benjamin Bear in Bright ideas! : a Toon Book by Philippe Coudray A collection of whimsical adventures starring the daredevil Benjamin Bear is told in the form of single-page comic strips that follow his efforts to walk on water, ride a square-wheeled bicycle and wear a fishbowl helmet underwater, antics that are complemented by puzzles, gags and mini physics lessons.
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Stinky : a Toon Book by Eleanor DavisStinky, a monster who lives in a swamp, gets upset when a boy named Nick starts hanging around his swamp, so he tries to scare Nick away
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Good Rosie! by Kate DiCamillo Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together, but the closest she comes to another dog is when she encounters her reflection in her empty dog bowl, and sometimes that makes Rosie feel lonely. One day George takes Rosie to the dog park, but the park is full of dogs that Rosie doesn't know, which makes her feel lonelier than ever. When big, loud Maurice and small, yippy Fifi bound over and want to play, Rosie's not sure how to respond. Is there a trick to making friends? And if so, can they all figure it out together?
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by Ben Hatke
When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day! |
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Benny and Penny in Lost and Found! : a Toon book by Geoffrey Hayes Descending into a foul mood when he is unable to find his pirate hat, Benny is sent outside to cool his temper and wanders away with Penny until they are lost, a situation that compels both to handle their emotions and work together.
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The Shark King : a Toon Book by R. Kikuo Johnson In graphic novel format, an award-winning cartoonist retells the Hawaiian story of Nanaue, born of a human mother and shark father, who struggles to find his place in a village of humans.
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Johnny Boo : "Twinkle Power" by James Kochalka Johnny Boo has "boo" power and his pet ghost Squiggle has "squiggle" power. But which is better? And might there be a power that is greater than them both? Wiggle power? Giggle power? Squiggle goes on a quest to learn the secret of twinkle power from thetwinkling stars, but doesn't have much luck. Instead, a strange and hilarious secret is discovered about Johnny Boo's hair.
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Good night, Planet by Liniers After a long day of jumping in the leaves and reading her favorite books, this little girl is worn out—but her favorite stuffed animal, Planet, is just getting started. Planet befriends a dog, gobbles a cookie and takes a leap into the unknown. This tender, gorgeous tale by internationally renowned cartoonist Liniers will reveal to early readers the wonders that exist at night, in secret, after they close their eyes.
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Betty's Burgled Bakery : an Alliteration Adventure by Travis Nichols Alerted by the Gumshoe Zoo alarm that Betty's Bakery has been burgled, a menagerie of critter detectives embark on a mystery filled with alliteration and wordplay in a multi-paneled, graphic-art adventure that is complemented by detailed back matter on alliteration and animal eating habits.
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Andrew the Seeker : a graphic novel by Lee Nordling Andrew sets out on a game of hide-and-seek with a friendly forest monster. Andrew is so focused--and the monster is so tricky--that Andrew cannot find it even when it is hiding in plain sight.
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Hilda and the Stone Forest by Luke Pearson Caught sneaking out of the house while grounded, adventuress Hilda is forced to team up with her irate mother on a dangerous journey through the land of the trolls, where a surprising transformation challenges their efforts to return home.
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Baloney and friends by Greg Pizzoli Meet Baloney! He's the star of this book, along with his best buddies: empathetic Peanut the horse, sensible Bizz the bumblebee, and grumpy Krabbit—he'd rather not be here, but what can you do? Giggle with Baloney as he performs some questionable magic, give him a boost when a case of the blues gets him down, cheer him on as he braves the swimming pool, and has fun with his friends!
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Pizza and Taco : who's the best? by Stephen ShaskanBest friends Pizza and Taco engage in a hilarious campaign to prove which of them is the best, inviting their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger to help them prove themselves during a popularity contest that tests the strength of their bond.
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Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika SongBelly and Norma are the best of squirrels . . . or so they think! After discovering donuts for the first time, they are determined to get some for themselves, even if they have to outsmart the food truck driver to do it!
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Binky, License to Scratch by Ashley Spires A final installment in the uproarious graphic novel series finds Binky the space cat and his team of space pets unwillingly boarding at the vet's office while their humans are away and plotting a daring escape only to stumble onto a secret alien plot to defeat the human race. |
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Brownstone's Mythical Collection : Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd-Stanton Professor Brownstone, the vault keeper of the world's greatest mythical treasures, from mummified remains of ancient monarchs to glistening swords brandished by legendary warriors, reveals his secrets in a story that follows the adventures of a young bespectacled boy and his friends.
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My Kite is Stuck! : and other stories by Salina Yoon A trio of stories follows Big Duck, whose adventures include getting his kite out of a tree when it becomes stuck; navigating the shoals of jealousy when Porcupine and Little Duck find a new friend; and forgetting something very important while building a lemonade stand with Porcupine. |
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Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez When a mysterious girl appears at school and learns of Sandy's drawings, that she creates from the tiny stars that appear in her room at night, Morfie's fascination soon turns into something sinister.
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El Deafo by Cece Bell The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower." |
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Sparks! by Ian Boothby A brilliant inventor cat who is afraid of the outside world and a feline crack pilot who is not afraid of anything navigate a powerful, mechanical dog suit to fight crime and foil the evil plots of an alien bent on enslaving humankind. |
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CatStronauts : Mission Moon by Drew Brockington Alerted to a global energy crisis, the President consults with the World's Best Scientist, who suggests sending a special group of astronauts to turn the Moon into a solar power plant. |
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Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks Two best friends living on a dilapidated space station at the far end of the galaxy are challenged to save their home after creating an illegal but impossibly cute three-headed kitten that wreaks havoc throughout the station. |
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Lowriders in Space by Cathy Camper Loving to fix all kinds of cars but especially loving hip-hopping, dip-dropping lowriders, friends Lupe Impala, El Chavo Flapjack and Elirio Malaria compete in a "best car" contest in hopes of winning enough money to open their own shop, in a story complemented by a Spanish-English glossary. |
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Lilla the Accidental Witch by Eleanor CrewesWhile staying with her aunt in rural Italy, Lilla learns that she is a witch with special powers, which she must use to fend off an ancient witch who threatens to ruin more than just her summer.
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Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke Teaming up with new friend Zita the Spacegirl, Jack and Lilly embark on a dangerous confrontation with an army of giants and screeds preparing to attack Earth and end all human life. |
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Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi When Emily and Navin's mother is kidnapped by a tentacle creature on the first night inside their new home, Emily and Navin must figure out how to set things right and save their mother's life. |
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The Dam Keeper. Book one by Robert Kondo Pig maintains the dam that keeps a dangerous black fog from enveloping Sunrise Valley, but when a massive tidal wave of black fog begins to menace the valley, Pig and his friends Fox and Hippo must face the world on the other side.
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Belinda the Unbeatable : a graphic novel by Lee Nordling Two best friends take part in a game of musical chairs. There's Belinda, a natural competitor with a good heart, and her shy friend Barbara. When the game starts, their school gym morphs into a colorful obstacle course.
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Dog Man by Dav Pilkey George and Harold create a new comic book hero in Dog Man, a crimefighter with the head of a police dog and the body of a policeman, who faces off against his archnemesis Petey the cat. |
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Sidekicks by Dan Santat When Captain Amazing feels he is getting too old to be a reliable superhero, he tries to hire a new sidekick, but his pets have different ideas. |
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The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell A team of neighbor kids use their imaginations and creativity to transform cardboard materials into fantastical homemade costumes that help them navigate conflicts with friends, family and their own identities, in a collaborative graphic novel that includes contributions by such authors as Jay Fuller, David DeMeo and Katie Schenkel. |
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Kristy's Great Idea by Raina TelgemeierAdapted by the Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile,this is the first entry in the best-selling series that introduces the original members of the Baby-Sitters Club when one of them suggests that they organize their efforts into a business.
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Wings of Fire : the Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T SutherlandA first graphic-novel adaptation in the best-selling series follows the selection of Clay as one of a team of dragonets destined to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war among the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia.
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New Shoes by Sara Varon After he receives an order for new shoes from Miss Manatee, shoemaker Francis the donkey must journey through the jungle to find the materials he needs, meeting the variety of animals that live near him, including a capybara, jaguar, and three-toed sloth. |
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Hilo : the Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick When a mysterious boy from outer space crash lands on the Earth with no memory of his identity, D.J. and his friend Gina help the boy try to unlock the secrets of his past. By the award-winning cartoonist and head writer of "The Awesomes". |
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