I’ve recently discovered graphic novels for kids, so you’ll be seeing a lot of that genre today. Hope my list inspires you to look for these or to go on your own treasure hunt at the library.
These are labeled graphic novels, with some being more “graphic-like” than others. The difference is in the quality of the illustrations, some are more like a cartoon. The kids aren’t too picky; must be a mom thing.
Blackbeard’s Sword (The Pirate King of the Carolinas) by Liam O’Donnell
Wind Power Whiz Kid by Scott Nickel
Joey Fly, Private Eye in Creepy Crawly Crime by Aaron Reynolds
Tiger Moth (The Dung Beetle Bandits) by Aaron Reynolds
My favorite of the bunch – I would love to own this one – the illustrations are fabulous and with a story to hold attention: Mouse Guard (Fall 1152) by David Petersen.
The lone, non-graphic novel:
Attack of the Video Killer Video Book (Tips and Tricks for Young Directors) by Mark Shulman and Hazlitt. I got this one for my girl who keeps saying she wants to make movies, but she didn’t go for it. So, I’m going to read it myself. I could use more skills with my Flip.
What treasures did you find in your library recently?
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thanks, Andy! love the idea of making the classics into graphic novels.
monica
If it weren’t for graphic novels I never would have gotten my son into reading! It was a nice bridge into real books, especially classics.
One series I discovered at the library (many are out of print now) is the Whole Story series. They are unabridged classics like Tom Sawyer and The Jungle Books, but they are set up like Eyewitness Books, where you have extra information on the margins. Really nice reads.
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