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
Suzanne Lang, Max Lang
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
On sale 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
9780593126318
A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.
$20.99 US
On sale Jun 29, 2021
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
Monster Friends
Monster Friends
(A Graphic Novel)
Kaeti Vandorn
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
On sale Jun 22, 2021
Hardcover
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 4-8 years
Kitty Quest: A Graphic Novel
Kitty Quest: A Graphic Novel
Phil Corbett
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
On sale Jun 15, 2021
Hardcover
208 Pages
Razorbill
Age 7-10 years
Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter
Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter
Rich Moyer
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!
$13.99 US
On sale Jun 01, 2021
Hardcover
240 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
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
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
On sale 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
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
On sale Oct 06, 2020
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 7-10 years
Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School!: A Graphic Novel
Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School!: A Graphic Novel
Bob McMahon, Bob McMahon
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
On sale Jul 07, 2020
Hardcover
80 Pages
Dial Books
Age 5-8 years
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