Graphic Novels to Get Kids Reading

Graphic novels are not just picture books; they are an excellent way to encourage your child to read so he can get lost in a fictional, fantasy world. The full-length stories are formatted with complementary images and are booming in popularity. Perfect for reluctant readers, the picture books are an engaging, easy way for your child to expand his literacy skills and imagination.

“Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!”
“Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!” is a perfect book to teach your child about loving thy neighbor. For students in K through second grades, the story follows two mice siblings, Benny and Penny, who meet their neighbor and discover she is not as scary as they thought. The book’s audio is also available on Toon Books’ YouTube channel. Included with the novel includes a student activity sheet designed by a team of literacy experts.

“Olga: We’re Out of Here!”
Written for ages eight through 12, “Olga: We’re Out of Here!” is a novel by Elise Gravel and illustrated by Harper Collins. The story follows animal lover and kid scientist Olga as she travels from Earth to search for Meh’s home planet. Perfect for a space-loving child, it provides word bubbles and space travel facts.

“Will God Still Find Me?”
Rhymes and colorful illustrations are amazing tools to help your child read. “Will God Still Find Me?” combines the two and the story repeats this question over and over, will God still find me? The plot focuses on the message of God’s presence through important teaching moments, such as pursuing dreams and the importance of family and faith. The book even includes a page for your child to write down what he wants to be when he grows up!

“Bunny vs. Monkey: Book Three”
Bunny and Monkey are back in the hilariously wacky third installment of this graphic novel series. Written for ages seven to 10, your child will love the silly inventions that this duo comes up with!

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