Kids Graphic Novels

Updated May 7, 2026
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Space case /
Gibbs, Stuart,
Paper Book
"A delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller" (The New York Times Book Review) set on the moon takes off in this humorous and suspenseful first space adventure in the Moon Base Alpha series from New York Times bestselling author of Spy School Stuart Gibbs--now in...

2

Halfway to somewhere
Pimienta, Jose
Paper Book
New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent's divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER . A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

3

The great puptective
Tysoe, Alina
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection A set-in-his-ways housecat has his routine upended by an enthusiastic new puppy with a nose for solving mysteries in this first "effervescent" (Publishers Weekly) book in a graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of InvestiGators...

4

Squidding around
Sherry, Kevin
Paper Book
This wonderfully silly young graphic novel from Graphix Chapters about fin-tastic friends and first fights is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent...

5

The greenies
Mills, Emma
Paper Book
The Baby-Sitters Club meets The Breakfast Club in this fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl who reluctantly joins the Environmental Club at her new school--and finds friendship and community where she least expects it. After her parents' divorce, seventh...

6

PAWS.
Fairbairn, Nathan.
Paper Book
The girls of PAWS have a bone to pick with a group of rival dog walkers in the fifth book of this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! It's been seven whole dog years of PAWS (or just one if you're a human), and business...

7

The Ocean of Osyria /
Lobdell, Scott
Paper Book
In the first Hardy Boys graphic novel ever, after rescuing Jackpot, a kidnapped prize-winning racehorse, Frank and Joe are stunned to return to Bayport and discover that the Department of International Security has arrested their best friend Chet Morton for stealing a priceless art treasure! The...

8

Sweet Valley twins. 6, The new girl
Andelfinger, Nicole
Paper Book
New kid means new problems for Sweet Valley Twins, Jessica and Elizabeth. When a not-so-nice transfer student arrives the girls must decide if they'll give her a chance or give her the cold shoulder! The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!...

9

Fresh start /
Galligan, Gale.
Paper Book
Outstanding Comics Award for Children Honor Book * Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book From New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan comes a funny and vibrant semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about friendship and belonging. Ollie Herisson's...

10

PAWS. Book 4, Hazel has her hands full
Fairbairn, Nathan
Paper Book
More heartwarming and humorous adventures await in the fourth book of this graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!     Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking,...

11

LEGO Ninjago. Shatterspin
Vuong, Tri
Paper Book
LEGO NINJAGO: SHATTERSPIN reveals a never-before-seen story with familiar faces and exciting new characters to bring in old and new readers alike. THE SECRET HISTORY OF LEGO NINJAGO STARTS HERE! As war erupts in Ninjago, young champion Garmadon sets off on a quest to...

12

The lemonade war /
Davies, Jacqueline,
Paper Book
The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series--a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how--is now available in a full-color graphic novel. Evan Treski is people smart. He's good at talking to people, even grown-ups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other...

13

Entirely Emmie
Libenson, Terri
Paper Book
The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series--told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip. Crushes. Camping. MIDDLE SCHOOL These days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible....

14

Spy ski school /
Gibbs, Stuart,
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the fourth book as Ben Ripley enrolls in ski school, where the slopes--and the stakes--get really steep. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever...

15

Reel life /
Lynch, Kane,
Paper Book
A standout graphic novel debut about a boy whose parents unexpectedly divorce, perfect for fans of Stepping Stones, Allergic, and Twins. When Galen's parents reveal that they're splitting up, his life is thrown into chaos. He knows he shouldn't like his dad's home...

16

Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #2
Hunter, Erin.
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller! With more than 80 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in full-color graphic novel adaptations. This book covers novels #3 and #4 in The Prophecies Begin: Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm. ...

17

Stuck
Miller, Kayla
Paper Book
Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Click graphic novel series and coauthor of the Besties series, returns with a new Olive story! Olive's hopes for a relaxing two weeks at Camp Acorn Lake are challenged when two of her friends stop speaking to...

18

Besties.
Miller, Kayla.
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about besties Trent and Sawyer. When they accidentally start a classwide prank war, the boys need to get especially crafty if they're going to come out on top--with all of their friendships intact.<...

19

Grumpy monkey.
Lang, Suzanne.
Paper Book
An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased. During a game of...

20

Band nerd
Willis, Sarah Clawson
Paper Book
2025 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship--perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid. For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn't just a way of life, it's an escape from...

21

Oasis /
Guojing,
Paper Book
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR for The New York Times, NPR, Publisher's Weekly, and more! ★ SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS! ★ "It's rare to find a book so thought-provoking and haunting that also feels like it's welcoming the reader with a warm hug." -...

22

The Snips : a bad buzz day
Raúl the Third
Paper Book
A GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award Honor Book For readers of Dog Man and The Bad Guys comes a fun and zany early graphic novel series starring a crew of scissor-wielding hairdresser superheroes saving the city from evildoers bent on creating havoc and bad...

23

If the shoe fits /
Mlynowski, Sarah.
Paper Book
This second book in Sarah Mlynowski's charming series puts a fresh spin on the Cinderella story!Tonight the mirror swept us into Cinderella's fairy tale. Now, we are NOT messing this story up. No way. Cinderella is going to marry her prince just like she's supposed to. Uh-oh. Cinderella broke...

24

Warriors graphic novel. 3 / The prophecies begin
Riess, Natalie
Paper Book
With more than 80 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in full-color graphic novel adaptations. This book covers novels #5 and #6 in The Prophecies Begin: A Dangerous Path and The Darkest Hour. Allegiances are shifting among...

25

Dino poet
Angleberger, Tom
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, comes a hilarious young graphic-novel adventure through the land of the dinosaurs Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem--ever! His...

26

Wings of fire :
Sutherland, Tui,
Paper Book
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the...

27

The Cartoonists Club
Telgemeier, Raina.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendship story about creativity and self-expression that blends how-to and comics magic. Welcome to the club! Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make...

28

Junie B. Jones and the stupid smelly bus /
Venable, Colleen A. F.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Laugh out loud with the iconic Junie B. Jones--now starring in "a dynamic new graphic ­novel series that stays true to the curious, ­energetic Junie of years past" (School Library Journal, starred review). "Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun."--Dav...

29

Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild ghost chase
Green, John Patrick
Paper Book
"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York Times More than four million copies in print!<...

30

The last comics on earth /
Brallier, Max.
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * From the author of the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth comes an action-packed full-color graphic novel spinoff starring Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk as they create their own comic book! Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk...

31

The best worst camp out ever
Cepeda, Joe
Paper Book
A boy and his father go on a camping trip where everything goes wrong! Or does it? From Joe Cepeda, a Theodor Seuss Geisel and Pura Belpré Honor Winner, this early reader comic is perfect for first graders to read on their own! A boy and his father go on a camping trip!...

32

Curveball /
Cartaya, Pablo.
Paper Book
Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel for kids, from the New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation, Pablo Cartaya, in partnership with New York Times best-selling...

33

Sonic the hedgehog :
Flynn, Ian,
Paper Book
In the aftermath of Sonic's most recent battle with Dr. Eggman, Sonic discovers the villain may have vanished, but his robot armies are still attacking small villages. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

34

Pocket Peaches at the fair
Wang, Dora
Paper Book
Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fair in this adorable, cozy graphic novel that's all about going with the flow and enjoying life's heartwarming, laugh-out-loud moments. "Chock-full of charm with a lovable cast of characters. Pocket Peaches is a winner!"...

35

Detective Sweet Pea.
Varon, Sara.
Paper Book
Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From the creator of Robot Dreams, now an Oscar-nominated feature film, comes a new graphic novel series for young readers! Sweet Pea's got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville...

36

The Bad Guys in the serpent and the beast
Blabey, Aaron
Paper Book
Now a major motion picture! "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York...

37

Leon worst friends forever
Nicholas, Jamar
Paper Book
Leon struggles with a super ego -- and a super secret! -- in the second graphic novel in Jamar Nicholas's action-packed, heartfelt, and joyously funny series. After saving his classmates from The Monocle, and now that he has access to tons of cool crime-fighting gadgets, Leon is the...

38

Sidekicks. Book 1
Santat, Dan
Paper Book
Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks! This expanded edition includes a brand-new cover and sixteen pages of a never-before-seen epilogue! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs! ...

39

Summer vamp /
Karim, Violet Chan.
Paper Book
What happens when a very human kid ends up at the wrong summer camp-FOR VAMPIRES?! This quirky and heart warming graphic novel about making friends and getting in trouble is perfect for fans of Witches of Brooklyn. After a lackluster school year, Maya anticipates an even...

40

D&D dungeon club. 2, Time to party
Ostertag, Molly Knox
Paper Book
The party continues but the problems get bigger in this second installment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma. Olivia loves being the Dungeon...

41

The scarlet shedder
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink...

42

Plants vs. zombies.
Tobin, Paul,
Paper Book
Crazy Dave, the babbling yet brilliant inventor and famed neighbourhood defender, helps his niece, Patrice, and young adventurer Nate Timely to fend off Zomboss's latest global attack. This new stand-alone tale from the world of Plants vs. Zombies will tickle your funny bone and thrill your brains!

43

The squad /
Soontornvat, Christina.
Paper Book
Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. "Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart." --Betty C...

44

Dog trouble /
Varner, Kristin
Paper Book
Tail-wagging fun!" --Remy Lai, author of Pawcasso From the author of Horse Trouble comes a heartfelt, humorous graphic novel perfect for fans of PAWS and Allergic. Ash is a good kid at heart, but things have been slipping. His...

45

Scaredy Squirrel scared silly
Watt, Mélanie
Paper Book
Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella's graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco. Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel. But Halloween is on a whole other level....

46

Tiana and the magic of Harlem : a Disney graphic novel
Cleary, Rhona
Paper Book
This hardcover graphic novel stars Princess Tiana from Disney The Princess and the Frog in an original story! Perfect for children ages 8 to 12! Tiana sets off to New York City for an apprenticeship at the most celebrated restaurant in Harlem. But can she juggle the...

47

Class action
Green, John Patrick
Paper Book
"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York Times With more than four million copies in...

48

The first cat in space and the wrath of the paperclip
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of...

49

Dog Man. 13, Big Jim begins
Pilkey, Dav
Paper Book
  In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Manseries as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything...

50

Turning twelve /
Ormsbee, Kathryn.
Paper Book
Turning twelve means big changes--first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of . . . a pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel from the creators of Growing Pangs. A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Twelve cheers for...

51

Fluffle bunnies.
Humphrey, Anna,
Paper Book
For fans of The Bad Guys series, this is the origin story of the terrifying group known as The Fluffle- three bad-bunny kingpins. A brand-new graphic novel chapter book series for ages 6 to 9. This story starts, as stories often do, with a tragedy. Three bunnies are...

52

Sweet Valley twins. 3, Choosing sides
Pascal, Francine
Paper Book
The New York Times best-selling world of Sweet Valley returns in graphic novel form with Sweet Valley Twins! Elizabeth's best friend Amy wants to join Cheer Club but that means going against the Unicorn Club! Can Elizabeth protect Amy...even if it means standing up to her sister Jessica to...

53

Sunny makes her case /
Holm, Jennifer L.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a competition unlike any other... Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school... but she still feels more out than in. It's about classes or homework, really...

54

CLICK 6 : break
MILLER, KAYLA.
Paper Book
Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, Act, Clash, and Crunch and coauthor of Besties, returns with a new Olive story! Olive is less-than-excited to be spending spring break stuck with her dad...will she be able to make the most of her...

55

Attack of the zombies
Shea, Louis
Paper Book
Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel, Academy for Roblox Pros!   Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school....

56

Wish : the graphic novel
Orsi, Tea
Paper Book
This paperback full-color graphic novel retells the exciting story of Disney Wish--coming to theaters fall 2023! Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio's 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the...

57

Narwhal's sweet tooth
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick,...

58

The Grinch takes a vacation : a Grinch story
Vandorn, Kaeti
Paper Book
He's a little mean, definitely green, and now Dr. Seuss's beloved and iconic character, The Grinch, is starring in his very own chapter book graphic novel! Everyone's favorite holiday grump is back in a brand-new adventure and he already needs a vacation! It's vacation time in...

59

I survived the destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
Ball, Georgia
Paper Book
A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard. The beast beneath the mountain is restless... No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries...

60

Warriors.
Riess, Natalie,
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller! With more than 40 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in a full-color graphic novel adaptation. The first book covers the first two original novels in The Prophecies Begin: Into...

61

The Bad Guys in one last thing
Blabey, Aaron
Paper Book
Now a major motion picture! "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times<...

62

Unico : awakening
Sattin, Samuel
Paper Book
An adventure across space and time awaits! "A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man UNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he...

63

Wings of fire :
Sutherland, Tui,
Paper Book
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Daring mission... or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from...

64

Buzzing /
Sattin, Samuel.
Paper Book
ALA 2025 Rainbow Book List Pick * 2024 Eisner-Nominated for Best Publication for Kids * A 2024 ALA Notable Children's Book * New York Public Library Best Book of 2023  ★ "Heartwarming [and] authentic" --Shelf Awareness,...

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The moth keeper /
O'Neill, Kay.
Paper Book
Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society comes a must-read for fans of the rich fantasies of Hayao...

66

School trip /
Craft, Jerry.
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award! In this full-color contemporary graphic novel, the gang from...

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Spy camp : the graphic novel
Gibbs, Stuart
Paper Book
The second book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form as aspiring spy Ben Ripley must spend his summer in top-secret training--and is thrown back into danger. Ben Ripley is a middle schooler whose school is not exactly average-...

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