NEW Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids
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Spice up your kids’ reading life with these new (and awesome) graphic novels–great for summer reading, don’t you think?
If you need convincing why graphic novels and comics count as reading, read my reasons here. Comics for kids are a great way to get kids reading. Try one of these comics.
New Recommended Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids
Mal and Chad Belly Flop!
ages 6 – 9
A hilarious new comic book in one of my favorite graphic novel book series about Mal, a young inventor, and his best sidekick, his dog, Chad. Perfect for growing readers.
Terra Tempo The Four Corners of Time
ages 8 – 12
I’m over-the-moon thrilled by this comic for kids story! Three friends use a time map to travel waaaay back to the four corners area of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona to the Cretaceous age of dinosaurs but their troubles are more complex than just the gigantic beasts. Unfortunately, they are not the only humans trying to survive. LOVE it!
Max Finder Mystery Vol. 7
ages 8 – 12
Get ready mystery fans and young detectives – you’re in for some fun with this book! Each of the cases, told in comic form like in the Owl Magazine, develop the story and give you clues. Then, see if you can figure out the answers. When you turn the page, the clues and answer are explained. How great for critical thinking, right!?
Primates The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas
ages 8 – 12
Well-told in comic version, this graphic novel captures the intersecting stories and scientific advancements of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and Birute Galdikas who have spent their lives studying primates.
Barry’s Best Buddy
ages 5 – 7
So, I admit it. I LOVE this book. It’s got so many clever details. Polarhog takes his grumpy friend, Barry the Bird, for a walk. The walk and surprise at the end will entertain your kids – and you, too.
Benny Breakiron in The Red Taxis
ages 8 – 12
Benny, a young French boy, finds his incredible strength to always result in unintended negative consequences of his good intentions . . . like when he kicks a soccer ball back to some kids. And it blows up. He’s a very likable main character though and we want him to find friends and figure out how to use his gift without problems.
Annoying Orange 
ages 7 – 10
Silly stories for fans of the YouTube videos. My kids think this comic book is hilarious. I think it’s aptly named.
Ninjago “Warriors of Stone”
ages 6 – 9
Another fun comic adventure with Jay, Cole, Zane, Kai, and Sensei. They find themselves in a world of stone — even the people are made of stone. If you have a Ninjago or LEGO fan, they’ll love this series of graphic novels.
Thea Stilton’s The Secret of Whale Island
ages 6 – 12
Highly recommended by my kids along with the Geronimo Stilton graphic novels.
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FUN, Melissa!! I see several that I think my kiddo would adore. Have you seen ‘Zita the Space Girl’ or ‘Hildafolk’? They are supposedly fantastic as well.
I love Zita – so do my kids – but I haven’t read Hildafolk. Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll go check it out!