![]() We love this author this title, in particular, is an absolute gem for late elementary school kids-especially dog-lovers-to read and discuss. When others mistakenly think a helpful dog belongs to Jo, a lonely newcomer, the attention and promise of a new friendship lead her to fudge the truth. (Fun fact for all you teachers who are children of the 90s: You might recognize this author from MTV’s The Real World: San Francisco.) 13. In the seventh book, DJ and Hilo’s gal pal Gina gets the spotlight, a great twist that keeps fans eager for more. This series has tons of action and adventure that kids love, plus a good dose of coming-of-age emotional growth. is just the loner middle child of his family until Hilo, a clueless alien boy-robot, falls from the sky. It’s never dull in this fourth-grade class! Silly, with relatable characters and events, these are books that get passed around the classroom to enjoy. These graphic novels stay close to the content of the original books, but with fresh energy. ![]() Kids have loved this historical fiction series for over a decade now, and these new adaptations give it even more staying power on classroom shelves. I Survived series graphic novels by Lauren Tarshis Graphic Novels for Older Elementary Kids 10. Of course, many kids will pick this series up because of its connection to Dog Man, but we love it for how it encourages kids to unleash their creativity. Cat Kid Comic Club series by Dav PilkeyĬat Kid and buddy Molly open a comic-book-making school for young frogs. When a rogue canine spaceship crashes their playdate, each pup ends up with its own superpowers, and the adventures begin. Kids love the individual personalities of each hound, which range from Chihuahua to Great Dane. Hound Heroes series by Todd Goldmanĭogs and superheroes are a winning combo, for sure. All your favorite lines are still there, now brought to life with awesome art. You know those kids who desperately want to read Magic Tree House books because they signify the big leap into the world of chapter books…but they still need a little more support? Hooray for these excellent new graphic novel adaptations of Jack and Annie’s classic adventures. Magic Tree House graphic novels by Jenny Laird and Mary Pope Osborne Young readers like how thick the books appear, but each of the short tales inside is just right for building stamina. Rhino-B, a rhinoceros beetle, and Stag-B, a stag beetle, may be bugs, but their adventures as friends are totally relatable to kids. Try these to introduce thoughtful reading of graphic novels to new chapter book readers underneath all the fun, there’s plenty to discuss about character development and theme. Kids who like a good pun will be hooked just by the series title and continue to be delighted by these three unlikely friends’ exploits. Pea, Bee & Jay series by Brian “Smitty” Smith We love using these books to help kids hone their skills in making inferences based on illustrations. What’s not to love about hungry, crafty squirrel besties? Any kid who’s ever wanted to sneak a treat to eat will be rooting for them. They mean well, but their empty heads mean they have lots to learn. If kids love Narwhal and Jelly books by Ben Clanton (a classic first entry into graphic novels), they’ll love the equally zany humor of these pasta brothers. (Think Frog and Toad in updated graphic novel format.) So cute. Peter and Ernesto may both be sloths, but that’s about all they have in common. Peter & Ernesto series by Graham AnnableĪdd this series to your collection of favorite odd-couple friendship stories. The four endearing characters, a pig, a horse, a bee, and a crabby Rabbit-aptly named Krabbit-have plenty of the same expressive interaction kids love. We love sharing this series with new readers who confidently tackle series like Elephant and Piggie by Mo Willems and are ready for more text on the page. Baloney and Friends series by Greg Pizzoli We only recommend items our team loves!) Graphic Novels for Younger Elementary Kids 1. (Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Check out this list of some of our favorite recent graphic novels for elementary school kids. (If you’re still running up against parents or colleagues that don’t consider graphic novels “real” reading, rest assured research shows that making meaning from both words and images flexes kids’ reading muscles in a helpful way.) What to do when your students have read all the go-to popular graphic novel series in your classroom library? Graphic novels for kids are hitting the shelves faster than ever, so there are tons of choices to keep kids flipping those pages. You’ve likely seen firsthand how graphic novels have a special way of hooking kids on reading, especially reluctant readers.
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