School may be out for summer but that doesn’t mean reading stops! Celebrate the summer with some of recommended graphic novel reads for kids. Whether it is an old favorite in a new format (hello, Grumpy Monkey and Last Kids on Earth), the next book in an already favorite series (hooray for more Cardboard Kingdom and Aster books) or a new favorite (we highly recommend you check out Ham Helsing), there are books to keep every type of reader entertained.
Summer Must Reads: Children’s Graphic Novels
By Portia Turner | July 19 2021 | Graphic NovelsChildren's
A Graphic Novel
9780593306017
This graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. Features hilarious dialogue, multiple panels per page, and a longer storyline to keep kids laughing all the way to the end!
$10.99 US
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$14.99 CAN
On sale
Jun 29, 2021
Hardcover
88 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 7-10 years
World
The Graphic Novel
9780593126318
A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.
$20.99 US
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$27.99 CAN
On sale
Jun 29, 2021
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
World
(A Graphic Novel)
9781984896827
Two friends: one big, one little. One old, one young. One grumpy, one cheerful. Both: MONSTERS! From the author of Crabapple Trouble comes a sweet and fun-filled chapter-book graphic novel, with a charming cast of adorable monsters.
$12.99 US
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$17.99 CAN
On sale
Jun 22, 2021
Hardcover
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 4-8 years
World
9780593205440
Dog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards.Matt Braly, creator of Disney's Amphibia, proclaims Kitty Quest is "an absolutely charming story that had me chuckling the whole way through. I couldn't put it down!"
$22.99 US
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$29.99 CAN
On sale
Jun 15, 2021
Hardcover
208 Pages
Razorbill
Age 7-10 years
US, Canada, Open Mkt
9780593308912
The monster hunt is on! A rip-roaring graphic novel adventure about the latest in a famous family of vampire-hunting pigs, inspired by legendary monster slayer Van Helsing!
$12.99 US
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$17.99 CAN
On sale
Jun 01, 2021
Hardcover
240 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
US, Canada, Open Mkt
9781779500533
Look, up in the sky!
$9.99 US
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$13.50 CAN
On sale
May 04, 2021
Paperback
152 Pages
DC Comics
Age 8-12 years
World
Author: Douglas Holgate, Author: Max Brallier, Author: Christopher Mitten, Author: Lorena Alvarez, Author: Anoosha Syed, Author: Xavier Bonet, Author: Jay Cooper
9780593350065
The first ever graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth series—now with over 7 million copies in print! • A Netflix Original series
$13.99 US
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$18.99 CAN
On sale
Apr 06, 2021
Hardcover
208 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
US, Canada, Open Mkt
(A Graphic Novel)
9780593121054
A USA TODAY Bestseller! Meet a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE--Max Meow, Cat Crusader--in this purr-fectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny graphic novel series just right for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators!
$14.99 US
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$19.99 CAN
On sale
Oct 06, 2020
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 7-10 years
US, Canada, Open Mkt
(A Graphic Novel)
9780593125328
Lora wants to stay a kid forever, and she'll do anything to make that happen . . . including befriending Alexa, the ghost who haunts her house. A middle-grade graphic novel about growing up that's perfect for fans of Ghosts and Making Friends.
$20.99 US
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$27.99 CAN
On sale
Sep 15, 2020
Hardcover
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
World
(A Graphic Novel)
9780593125281
There's a new witch in town! Life in Brooklyn takes a strange turn when Effie discovers MAGIC runs in the family. A middle-grade graphic novel adventure filled with magical hjinks for fans of Phoebe and Her Unicorn and Making Friends.
$21.99 US
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$29.99 CAN
On sale
Sep 01, 2020
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
US, Canada, Open Mkt
9780593109076
The first in an early graphic novel series about outgoing Cookie and shy Broccoli as they navigate the ups and downs of starting school—perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!
$12.99 US
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$17.99 CAN
On sale
Jul 07, 2020
Hardcover
80 Pages
Dial Books
Age 5-8 years
World
9780593110034
In this funny, action-packed graphic novel adventure, a science-obsessed girl finds herself in the middle of one of her favorite monster movies. Can she invent her way out of disaster while also saving the monster who has become her friend?
$10.99 US
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$14.99 CAN
On sale
Mar 03, 2020
Paperback
216 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
Age 8-12 years
World
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