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Graphic Novels for Emerging Readers

Emerging readers who want to read popular graphic novels like Dog Man or Smile can sometimes get frustrated at the complexity of the text and the density of the art panels in those titles. Luckily, there are plenty of graphic novels aimed at readers who are new to comics. These books have fewer words and simpler layouts but are still quite entertaining!

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  • This first graphic novel in a funny new series by picture book writer Pizzoli introduces Baloney, the "star" of the book, his good-natured friends Peanut and Bizz, and his often cranky pal Krabbit.
    Graphic Novel, 2020Los Angeles : Disney-Hyperion, 2020. — J 741.5 PIZZOLI v.1
  • This funny graphic novel series by the author of the popular Fly Guy books is based on classic noodlehead stories from around the world. Heroes Mac and Mac may be somewhat foolish, but their hearts are in the right place: when their uncle asks them…
    Graphic Novel, 2017New York : Holiday House, [2017] — J 741.5 ARNOLD
  • Cross brothers with robots and you get Brobots! Although the brothers wreak havoc everywhere they go, it's all in the name of saving the town. Once they're done, they're happy to help rebuild, using "bro-operation" of course!
    Graphic Novel, 2017–Portland, OR : Oni Press, 2017- — J 741.5 TORRES
  • Pizza and Taco agree that they are both awesome at being best friends, but the trouble begins when they try to decide who's the BEST at being a best friend.
    Graphic Novel, 2020New York : Random House Children's Books, [2020] — J 741.5 SHASKAN
  • A story within a story. Henrietta writes and draws a colorful, entertaining adventure story that just may inspire the reader to make up a story of their own.
    Graphic Novel, 2015New York : TOON Books, an imprint of RAW Junior, [2015] — J 741.5 LINIERS
  • Arlo is a crow who claims to be king of the feathered world. Pips is the small bird who bluntly reminds him it's not polite to brag. Filled with amazing true facts about crows, friendship blooms between the two birds despite their differences.…
    Graphic Novel, 2020New York, NY : Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] — J 741.5 GRAVEL v.1
  • Dewdrop is an adorable axolotl who shares her positive energy with her animal friends. On Sports Day, she encourages them to focus on the positive and do their best rather than worrying about the success of others. Includes fun animal facts at the…
    Graphic Novel, 2020Portland, OR : Oni Press, 2020. — J 741.5 O'NEILL
  • Narwhal isn't sure if jellyfish are real. Jelly isn't sure narwhals are real. Together they realize it doesn't matter--they can always be imaginary friends! This delightful series focuses on the power of friendship, the importance of imagination,…
    Graphic Novel, 2016–Toronto : Tundra Books, 2016- — J 741.5 CLANTON
  • This funny and sweet unlikely friendship story introduces us to Beak, a chattery, energetic bird and Ally, an alligator who's perfectly happy being alone—or is he?
    Graphic Novel, 2021New York, NY : HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2021] — J 741.5 FEUTI v.1
  • A fun friendship develops between a Bunbun, a bunny, and a fancy piece of candy, Bonbon. A series sure to appeal to anyone who likes cuteness and donuts!
    Graphic Novel, 2021New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2021. — J 741.5 KEATING v.2
  • Though Bird is an avid explorer and Squirrel prefers the comforts of home, the two friends end up sharing lots of adventures. The books in this series have a little more text than others on this list, but they include action-packed wordless pages as…
    Graphic Novel, 2012New York : Graphix 2012. — J 741.5 BURKS