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| The Future Book by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Shawn HarrisIn this picture book from two popular creators, the future is here, and it's goofier than anyone imagined. Oranges are now "bloranges," "Charlie Cheese Face" is a common name, and saying thanks involves…a fish? This "solemnly silly look at social norms" (Publishers Weekly) is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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| Bartleby by Matt PhelanBartleby the bear stands out among his classmates, not only because of his bright red bowler hat, but also because of his quiet response to most invitations: "I would prefer not to." Inspired by Herman Melville's classic short story, Bartleby offers a kid-friendly take on thoughtful participation and self-determination.
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Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers
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| A Pair of Parrots by David A. Adler; illustrated by Clarice ElliottWhen Ava’s new pet parrot escapes, Ava and her mom pair up to find the missing bird, leading them to discover further dynamic duos (and trios). Starring a clever young wheelchair user, this comic book easy reader introduces simple math concepts while telling an upbeat story. |
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| Snap! Crunch! Munch? by Diana CastilloDinnertime becomes more fun for one little boy as he imagines his family members as different animals, based on their preferred foods. Brightly colored panels, brief text, and plenty of food-based onomatopoeia make this graphic novel a tasty treat for beginning readers.
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| One Smart Cookie by Mika SongPairing soft, sketchy illustrations and sweetly silly humor, this graphic novel follows squirrel pals Norma and Belly as they infiltrate a fortune cookie factory, hoping to reap delicious rewards. Kids who enjoy this 4th Norma and Belly caper may want to go back to the beginning with Donut Feed the Squirrels.
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| Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends by Kaz WindnessCaterpillar and Worm are BFFs who share a lot in common, but Caterpillar knows those similarities will disappear soon. Will Worm still want to be friends when Butterfly emerges? (Spoiler alert: of course!) Cartoon art brings even more joy to this easy-reading, friendship-focused comic. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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The Smithtown Library
1 North Country Road, Smithtown, New York 11787
(631) 360-2480www.smithlib.org |
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