Summer Must Reads: Children’s Graphic Novels

By Portia Turner | July 19 2021 | Graphic NovelsChildren's

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.

Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed
Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed
A Graphic Novel Chapter Book
Suzanne Lang, Max Lang
978-0-593-30601-7
This early graphic novel chapter book 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!
$9.99 US
Jun 29, 2021
Hardcover
88 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 7-10 years
Turtle in Paradise
Turtle in Paradise
The Graphic Novel
Jennifer L. Holm, Savanna Ganucheau
978-0-593-12631-8
A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.
$20.99 US
Jun 29, 2021
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
Monster Friends
Monster Friends
(A Graphic Novel)
Kaeti Vandorn
978-1-9848-9682-7
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
Jun 22, 2021
Hardcover
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 4-8 years
Kitty Quest
Kitty Quest
Phil Corbett
978-0-593-20544-0
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!"
$20.99 US
Jun 15, 2021
Hardcover
208 Pages
Razorbill
Age 7-10 years
Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter
Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter
Rich Moyer
978-0-593-30891-2
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
Jun 01, 2021
Hardcover
240 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast
The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast
(A Graphic Novel)
Chad Sell
978-0-593-12554-0
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and All's Faire in Middle School, this sequel to the Eisner Award-nominated The Cardboard Kingdom follows the kids as they solve the mystery of a new neighborhood monster.
$20.99 US
Jun 01, 2021
Hardcover
288 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 9-12 years
Metropolis Grove
Metropolis Grove
Drew Brockington, Drew Brockington
978-1-77950-053-3
Look, up in the sky!
$9.99 US
May 04, 2021
Paperback
152 Pages
DC Comics
Age 8-12 years
The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
The Last Kids on Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
Douglas Holgate, Max Brallier, Christopher Mitten, Lorena Alvarez, Anoosha Syed, Xavier Bonet, Jay Cooper
978-0-593-35006-5
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
Apr 06, 2021
Hardcover
208 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
Max Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader
Max Meow Book 1: Cat Crusader
(A Graphic Novel)
John Gallagher
978-0-593-12105-4
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!
$13.99 US
Oct 06, 2020
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 7-10 years
Séance Tea Party
Séance Tea Party
(A Graphic Novel)
Reimena Yee
978-0-593-12532-8
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
Sep 15, 2020
Hardcover
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
Witches of Brooklyn
Witches of Brooklyn
(A Graphic Novel)
Sophie Escabasse
978-0-593-12528-1
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
Sep 01, 2020
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School!
Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School!
Bob McMahon, Bob McMahon
978-0-593-10907-6
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
Jul 07, 2020
Hardcover
80 Pages
Dial Books
Age 5-8 years
Monster Mayhem
Monster Mayhem
Christopher Eliopoulos, Christopher Eliopoulos
978-0-593-11003-4
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
Mar 03, 2020
Paperback
216 Pages
Rocky Pond Books
Age 8-12 years
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