Category: Graphic Novel

The Bad Guys feature a group of creatures with a historically bad reputation. Shark, Piranha, Snake, and Wolf join forces to change their bad reputations by doing heroic things. With simple black, white and grey illustrations, the gang go on an adventure to save cats, break puppies out of the pound, all while learning that eating people is not the answer. The series continues through a variety of hilarious adventures and should appeal to a wide variety of children.

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2015

ISBN: 978-0-545-91240-2

Scholastic Press

New York, NY

Ages 6-9

Olive has so many friends but is struggling when no one asks her to join their group for the school talent show. As Olive tries to figure out how to navigate being alone she also struggles with learning how being alone is not always the worst thing in the world. With the help of her family Olive learns to stand firm, believe in herself, and still “click” with a lot of people. The story is told through iconic First Second style as a young child learns that growing up can be tough but also very rewarding. For fans of Raina Telgemeier.

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2019

ISBN: 978-1-328-70735-2

Houghton Mifflin

New York, NY

Ages 9-12

Cucumber is ready to head off to magic school when his father is held hostage by the evil Queen Cordelia. Cucumber and his sister Almond set off on a journey to find the Dream Sword to stop the Nightmare Knight from taking over Dreamside. This fantastically illustrated tale is reminiscent of video game story, dialogue, and style. With fun characters named after food and all fun moments between characters this story will appear to the young and the old as a few kids travel from kingdom to kingdom to stop evil from taking over and learn sometimes life takes some turns.

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2017

ISBN: 978-1-250-15803-1

First Second

New York, NY

Ages 7-10

A wonderful collection adapting fifteen African fairy tales from all over the content, this graphic novel creates a unique experience for children to read and learn about other cultures. The animation is in black and white but each story highlights a different story with noticeable individuality from the illustrators. The stories are fun, accessible, and contain lessons to be learned by young children. The graphic novel contains links and information about all of the artists & storytellers, giving kids the opportunity to find more amazing works.

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2018

ISBN: 978-1-945820-24-3

Iron Circus Comics

Chicago, IL.

Ages 10-12

Another entry into the fantastic series of Science Comics, this title features two friends talking about the solar system to cure boredom and consider the wonders of the universe around them. The colorful illustrations feature a cast of animals as they visit the planets, consider how the universe was made, and create excitement for science. Using simple concepts the comic crafts the opportunity for kids to learn about the world & universe around them as well as find other science tales at the end of the volume. This is a must-have series for all children’s collections.

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2018

ISBN: 978-1-62672-142-5

First Second

New York, NY

Ages 8-11