Kids Graphic Novels

Updated May 7, 2026
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Space Case : The Graphic Novel
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 5: THE TROUBLE WITH LEO
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 big spitball
Tobin, Paul
Paper Book
Zomboss visits his old model train, dubbed "Big Spitball," in a gigantic train set that takes up a whole warehouse. Using the Big Spitball's zuclear-powered engine and shrink ray, Zomboss miniaturizes the buildings of Neighborville and adds them to the huge diorama! He...

8

Sugar shack /
Knisley, Lucy,
In the final volume of the bestselling Peapod Farm series, a city kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop is settling into her new place in the family--only for unexpected drama to strike between sisters. "Like [Raina] Telgemeier, [Lucy] Knisley has a...

9

Sunny : Sunny figures it out, vol. 6
Holm, Jennifer L.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues with Sunny trying to figure out when a boy stops being just a friend and starts being a boyfriend... and what that means for both of them. There's no question that Sunny has fun whenever she hangs out with Tony. They go to the...

10

Green eggs and ham take a hike : a Green eggs and ham story /
Kochalka, James,
Paper Book
Dr. Seuss's iconic, original dynamic duo is back--and this time, Sam-I-Am is going to show his grumpy pal the world beyond green eggs and ham in their own chapter book graphic novel! Sam-I-Am's grumpy best pal Walter is missing out on the great big world but Sam-I-Am is...

11

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...

12

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,...

13

Free the dinosaurs!
Behling, Steve
Based on the Netflix series, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, this Step into Reading Step 3 Comic Reader explores a world filled with dangerous dinosaurs! While trying to help their buddy Darius uncover why he is being followed, Sammy and Ben discover a roadside attraction...

14

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...

15

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...

16

Creaky Acres /
Brill, Calista,
Paper Book
A heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel about being the new kid, making new friends, and learning to trust yourself through the power of horseback riding-perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl. Nora is a prize-winning horseback rider in a suburban area, with...

17

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. At least not...

18

Spy Ski School : the graphic novel
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...

19

Reel life : a graphic novel
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...

20

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...

21

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...

22

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." -...

23

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...

24

Bad kitty : party animal
Bruel, Nick
Paper Book
It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty can't seem to do anything right in this brand new graphic novel adventure by New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel, for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS. It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty would rather be anywhere else. ...

25

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...

26

Bluey. The sign
Navigate bittersweet endings and unexpected beginnings with Bluey in this graphic novel chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. The Heelers are moving?! Bluey tries to stop Mum and Dad from selling their house while the...

27

Space /
Osborne, Will,
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions about planets, stars, and the universe. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about space--available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel...

28

Sesame Street. Cookie Monster's dinner party
Kenney, Mary
Paper Book
Stroll along Sesame Street and join Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird, and more of your favorite furry friends in adventures for readers of all ages with this hardcover edition of Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Dinner Party Cookie Monster is excited to host a dinner party...

29

Science Comics: Computers : How Digital Hardware Works
Metzger, Perry E.
Paper Book
Boot Up! Science Comics: Computers is a new volume in First Second's middle grade nonfiction STEM series! The whole world now runs on computers. They're everywhere, from your pocket phone to your microwave oven. But, what exactly is a computer? How could you possibly...

30

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...

31

Minecraft : the manga. 4
Seto, Kazuyoshi
Paper Book
An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills...

32

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...

33

Junie B. Jones : the graphic novel /
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...

34

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!<...

35

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...

36

Junie B. Jones and a little monkey business : the graphic novel
Venable, Colleen A. F.
Paper Book
Laugh out loud with the #1 New York Times bestselling 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...

37

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!...

38

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...

39

Sonic the hedgehog : Fang the Hunter
Flynn, Ian
Sonic the Hedgehog's classic foe, Fang the Hunter, has a new target in his sights: the legendary eighth Chaos Emerald! Fang the Hunter is always on the lookout for treasure, and rumors of an eighth Chaos Emerald are too juicy to ignore. If anyone can find the too-good-to-be-true...

40

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Vol. 1. Turtle power pack
Walker, Landry Q.
Paper Book
Bursting with all the fun and action you can ask for, these graphic novel collections are the perfect fit for any young Turtles fan! Turtle Power Pack brings you select stories from series based on the animated shows, including TMNT: Adventures, TMNT: Amazing Adventures...

41

Pocket Peaches at the fair
Wang, Dora
Paper Book
Peaches and her pals go to the Moonberry Jubilee Fairâe‹ 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<...

42

Detective Sweet Pea. 1, The case of the golden bone
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...

43

The 39 clues /
Young, Ethan,
Paper Book
The second installment in the mega-bestselling The 39 Clues series, now in graphic novel form! Amy and Dan made the choice of a lifetime when they gave up a million dollars in favor of a Clue and joined a competition unlike any the world has ever seen. After barely escaping Paris with...

44

Leon.
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...

45

Sidekicks /
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! ...

46

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...

47

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...

48

Plants vs. zombies. Zapped
Tobin, Paul
Paper Book
More and more custard pies and zombies are appearing seemingly out of thin air every day! The custard pies are pretty nice, but these zombies are becoming a real problem in this graphic novel! It's almost like these Zombies are Automatically Produced, so...

49

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...

50

My little pony : Kenbucky Roller Derby
Gilly, Casey
Tear up the rink with your favorite ponies in this standalone My Little Pony comic adventure! Lace up your skates, everypony, we're heading to the Kenbucky Roller Derby! After getting rejected from the local roller derby team, Sunny sets out to form her own team....

51

Dog trouble /
Varner, Kristin,
Paper Book
Tail-wagging fun!" --Remy Lai, author of Pawcasso From the author of Horse Trouble comes a graphic novel perfect for fans of PAWS and Allergic! Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old...

52

Big Nate. Remain calm!
Peirce, Lincoln
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these new full-color comic strips featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Middle school can be a...

53

FGTeev blasts off!
FGTeeV
Paper Book
The FGTeeV family hijinks are about to get totally out of this world in Blasts Off!, the fifth graphic novel in the awesome, action-packed, New York Times bestselling series by YouTube's favorite gamer family! When the...

54

Boss battle
Vannotes
Paper Book
YouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their third original graphic novel! Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to...

55

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...

56

InvestiGATORS.
Green, John Patrick,

57

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...

58

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...

59

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...

60

Fluffle bunnies. 1, Buns gone bad
Humphrey, Anna
Paper Book
This story starts, as stories often do, with a tragedy. Three bunnies are left without their mother when she goes off to Brazil to learn jiujitsu. The bunnies, Flop, Biggie and Boingie, learn some hard truths about life pretty quick: squirrels will take over your cosy nest as soon as you leave and...

61

Cat out of water
Baltazar, Art
Paper Book
Discover Dr. Seuss's whimsical world like never before in this colorful graphic novel companion to The Cat in the Hat! With all-new illustrations and easy-to-read paneled storytelling, this is the perfect next step for beginner readers transitioning to chapter books! It's a...

62

No such thing as perfect /
Misako Rokkusu,
Paper Book
This age-appropriate, kid-friendly manga middle-grade graphic novel is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale. "This is age-appropriate, kid-friendly manga for kids - both elementary and middle school - that tells a story about friendship, new beginnings, and...

63

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...

64

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...

65

Sonic the Hedgehog. 14, Overpowered
Stanley, Evan
Paper Book
A power Surge is about to hit Central City! Can Sonic and friends stop her before it's too late? Surge is angry and plots her comeback, but she needs more power, and she needs it now. Sonic's friends race to stop her rampage, but there's something different about her. As...

66

Narwhal's sweet tooth
Clanton, Ben,
Paper Book

67

The Grinch takes a vacation : a Grinch story /
Vandorn, Kaeti,
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...

68

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...

69

Warriors. graphic novel / 1 : The prophecies begin
Hunter, Erin
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...

70

Magic tree house, the graphic novel /
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Ice Age on a frozen adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! The Ice Age is super cool...for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie...

71

Impfestation
Tobin, Paul
Paper Book
The unthinkable happens when Chestbeard . . . asks for help! Pirates would rather walk the plank than ask for help, and they do not like walking the plank! With a seemingly endless infestation of zombie imps aboard his ship, Chestbeard sails to Neighborville Harbor...

72

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...

74

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...

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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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Plants vs. zombies. #20, Faulty fables
Tobin, Paul
Paper Book
Neighborville's citizens and plant army protectors will hit the hay... leaving Zomboss and his minions free to hit the brain buffet! Crazy Dave isn't sleeping, though, as he tries over and over again to invent the correct counterattack! Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Tobin (Bandette, Genius Factor...

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