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Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers

Is your beginning reader a fan of Dog Man and Babymouse but not quite ready to read them on their own? Start with these shorter titles that are perfect for grades K-2.

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  • Join Crab and Snail in the surf zone, where they think deep thoughts and have unforgettable seaside adventures, in this graphic early reader series debut.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — JG CRAB V1
  • This level 3 graphic early reader series starter features Geraldine Pu, a Taiwanese American girl with a black bob, and her trusty, light-purple stickered lunch box, named Biandang.
    Book, 2021New York : Simon Spotlight, 2021. — E CHANG-M
  • Readers will sense some playful sibling rivalry in this new series about a brother and sister ghost.
    Book, 2021–New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2021- — JG FITZ
  • An older canine meets a new, more adventurous companion in this sweet title by beloved author Katherine Applegate.
    Book, 2021New York : Feiwel & Friends, 2021. — JF APPLE-K
  • This 3-book series illustrates the friendship of 2 favorite foods. A hit!
    Book, 2020New York : Random House Children's Books, [2020] — JG PIZZA V1
  • Narwhal

    Unicorn of the Sea

    Clanton, Ben, 1988-
    The series that started it all - Narwhal and Jellyfish become fast friends in this 4-book series.
    Book, 2016[Toronto] : Tundra Books, [2016] — JG NARWH V1
  • When Pops gets squirrel-napped, it’s up to Norma, Belly, and their friend little B to save him! Donut Feed the Squirrels is the 1st title in the 2-book series.
    Book, 2021New York : RH Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021] — JG NORMA
  • Arlo the crow is smart but full of himself. Pips is kind but bird-brained. Will the 2 become friends in this 2-book series? A splattering of fascinating facts about crows will have you thinking twice the next time you spy one.
    Book, 2020New York, NY : HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] — JG ARLO V1
  • This 3-book series is short on pages but full of light-hearted fun.
    Book, 2020New York : Acorn/Scholastic Inc., [2020] — E BURAC-R
  • Bunbun was lonely. Bonbon came along. Fanciness ensued. Bright and cheery illustrations and large text make this a winner for fans of parties, donuts, and top hats.
    Book, 2020New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2020. — JG BUNBU
  • Lucky Tiger has a friend, Monster, that scares away his bad dreams every night. But when Monster starts getting scared the 2 team up to keep the nightmares away. Lovely illustrations bring this stand-alone title to life.
    Book, 2018New York : First Second, 2018. — JG TIGER
  • The knight thinks he knows how to deal with the orgre problem, but the king has other ideas in this book by the author of Sleepless Knight and Gryphon's Aren't So Great.
    Book, 2016New York : First Second, 2016. — JG OGRES