kirstenhill Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 My DS8 is looking for more graphic novels to read during his free reading time this summer. He prefers things that are in full color and not too long. Funny is a plus. He just finished the Stone Rabbit series. He's read about as many Ninjago/Clone Wars/Chima graphic novels as our library has. He's done some Pokemon graphic novels but those are all in black and white as far as we can tell, and some of them are longer than he likes (he finds the thickness to be overwhelming for some reason). He's not too into super heroes. Any suggestions of titles/series we should check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Some my boys liked were Geronimo Stilton (there are books and graphic novels), Zita the Space Girl and the Lunch Lady (not as colorful). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 May not fit what you are looking for, but anything Tin-Tin has been a huge hit here. I also picked up Journey to The Center of the Earth from the Graphic Classics series by Barron's which was enjoyed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 My girls enjoy the Chi Sweet Home series and the eldest, age 8, likes Classics Illustrated Deluxe Graphic Novels and Graphic Biographies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Amulet, hands down. Astronaut Academy isn't full color, but it's still pretty darn funny. He might like the Three Thieves series by Chantler. Zita the Spacegirl, naturally. Rapunzel's Revenge and the companion book Calamity Jack. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 My son and daughter both loved Bone by Jeff Smith. Another vote for Zita the Space Girl. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I have always been a bit dismayed by my childrens' love of graphic novels, bemoaning the choppy stories and "lite" feel. However, if that turns out to be the case with your ds, have hope! There are an increasing number of decent to good history themed graphic novels. Keep an eye out for author/illustrators such as Nathan Hale (my dc have read his WWI graphic novel multiple times) and Gary Jeffrey, no way I could have gotten my dc to read a text description of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, but add full-page illustrations and voila! everybody is an expert. T-Minus is a graphic novel about the space race, and Boxers & Saints takes the reader through the Boxer Rebellion. These are all at a higher level of maturity than I assume your 8 y.o. is right now, but here they are for future reference. If you want to try to encourage more text reading, you might check out Travels of Thelonius, which alternates graphic novel chapters with text chapters. Other than I agree with some of the previous posters, Amulet, Zita, Rapunzel's Revenge, all popular here. ETA: Captain Raptor books. I don't think they are full-color, but you might try Squish and BabyMouse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzingirl Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Posting so I can see suggestions for DD. She likes Zita the Space Girl, Lunch Lady. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 My youngest kid finds Tintin hilarious. She found 30 or so of them at the library and had to read them all. Then she was quite distraught about the fact that there were no more to be had, until I pointed out that other similar books exist, and next library trip she came running up to me, shrieking "Mummy! I found a book that's like TIntin!". (It was a bit of an epiphany for me actually: I have never read a graphic novel in my life, and I used to think that they were only for people who couldn't read "real" books. But it's only my strongest reader who has gotten into them.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The Secret Science Alliance 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 My kids both LOVE Yotsuba. It is very child friendly, sweet and appropriate: http://www.amazon.com/Yotsuba-Vol-1-Kiyohiko-Azuma/dp/0316073873/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431698311&sr=8-1&keywords=yotsuba El Deafo is also a new family favorite: http://www.amazon.com/El-Deafo-Cece-Bell/dp/1419712179/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431698402&sr=8-1&keywords=el+deafo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hkpiano Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 My 7 year old really liked 13 Story Treehouse. It's kind of a cross between a traditional novel and graphic novel. Very funny and there are sequels. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniePoo Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 My 7yo son loves the Smurfs graphic novels written by Peyo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 DD loves Bone and TinTin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 If you kid likes those she would likely really like: Chi's Sweet Home Requested from the library! Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 My DS and oldest DD just read El Deafo. It's a Newberry Honor Book this year. DS loved TinTin. Hugo Cabret is not a graphic novel per se, but it's very visual. (ETA: sorry! It is black and white not color.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It's not quite what you're asking for, but you might consider the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strip. There are a number of compilations including this one: The Complete Calvin and Hobbes [bOX SET] Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My son loves Tin-Tin, Calvin and Hobbes, Foxtrot, Garfield, Peanuts, Mutts. His favorites, Mutts, Foxtrot, and Tin-Tin by far, hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
composr Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hey there! I love the graphic novel format, as it lends a dimension to literature that is distinctly different from both visual media like video, and printed media like standard books. If you look, you will find some very mature, rich and deep graphic novels that can be favourably compared to classic literature. In that vein, another parent has maintained a list of some of the best graphic novels that children can digest readily: http://goodokbad.com/kids/ (Seth is an avid reader of graphic novels, and also happens to be quite creative himself, having just written a children's picture book. He's bringing that book into print at the moment, which you can see him reading on his Kickstarter page (for anyone who's interested).) I would certainly not discourage the reading of graphic novels, and variety is a good idea. Branching into some of the more serious works will bridge a perceived gap between graphic literature and classic literature, which something I'd encourage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwoodsmama Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hey there! I love the graphic novel format, as it lends a dimension to literature that is distinctly different from both visual media like video, and printed media like standard books. If you look, you will find some very mature, rich and deep graphic novels that can be favourably compared to classic literature. In that vein, another parent has maintained a list of some of the best graphic novels that children can digest readily: http://goodokbad.com/kids/ (Seth is an avid reader of graphic novels, and also happens to be quite creative himself, having just written a children's picture book. He's bringing that book into print at the moment, which you can see him reading on his Kickstarter page (for anyone who's interested).) I would certainly not discourage the reading of graphic novels, and variety is a good idea. Branching into some of the more serious works will bridge a perceived gap between graphic literature and classic literature, which something I'd encourage. Thanks for this! One of mine is devouring graphic novels (3 trips to the library in the last week) and I needed some new suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Tharp Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Fangbone! Owly Babymouse Rick Riordan's books when he is old enough. Check out Journey & Quest, both picture books, but wordless and wonderfully imaginative. Captain Underpants Battle Bunny--a picture book but very age appropriate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 There is a graphic novel edition of the Warriors series by Erin Hunt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thank you to those who suggested El Deafo. I bought it for DD on Sunday and last night she finished reading it for the 4th time. It is definitely a hit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 C likes the Max Axiom books. What I've also done is give him e.g. the Boxcar Children Graphic Novels (from the library), and then handed him the actual books to read. I think it helped him enjoy the books more because it was easier to have the pictures in his head. The libraries here have the graphic novels on their own shelves, so it's easy to browse to find more stuff. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahW Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 There's a GN of The Little Prince, and a GN spin-off series that my 8yo obsessively reread over and over. Other classics have GN versions - Tom Sawyer, Grimm, Swiss Family Robinson, and others. There's a version of Macbeth that takes place in the Stratford Zoo which is hilariously funny. Check the library and ILL liberally, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 The Aldo Zelnick series is fun. www.aldozelnick.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 DS8 likes Marcia Williams. They are a bit easy for him but he is an advanced reader. He has read her versions of Canterbury Tales, Sinbad, Greek and Roman Myths plus some others. There are also versions of Dickens and Shakespeare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmm Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I didn't see Squish mentioned. Both of my kids love the Squish series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Bone, CalamityJack, and Rapinzels Revenge. Also, Nancy Drew is now in graphic novel form- new, modern stories. My 9 and 7 yr olds like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Asterix and Obelix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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