Children's Graphic Novels
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Lord of the fleas : Lord of the Fleas
by Dav Pilkey

When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action and with the help of a cute kitten and a remarkable robot, the heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat.
Peanut butter and Jelly : Peanut Butter and Jelly
by Ben Clanton

A collection of three stories featuring Narwhal and Jelly, including one in which Narwhal's obession with peanut butter has gotten so extreme he wants to change his name
Camp
by Kayla Miller

When Willow and Olive go off to summer camp, Olive makes quick friends with the other campers while Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows, leaving Olive stretched thin
The stonekeeper : The Stonekeeper
by Kazu Kibuishi

After moving into an old ancestral home, Emily and Navin's mother is kidnapped and dragged down the basement stairs by a mysterious creature, and after giving chase, the kids find themselves in a magical but dangerous world of man-eating demons, a mechanical rabbit, and shadowy enemies. Simultaneous.
Revenge of the sis : a Christina Starspeeder story
by Jarrett Krosoczka

A latest series entry is told through comics, doodles and journal entries that chronicle a new Jedi Academy campus adventure starring plucky Padawan, Christina Starspeeder. By the award-winning creator of the Lunch Lady series.
Trees : kings of the forest
by Andy Hirsch

Follows an acorn as it learns about its future as a tree, describing each stage of the plant's life from seed germination to maturation, and includes information on different types of trees and their role in the planet's ecosystem
Just Jaime
by Terri Libenson

"A longtime best friendship is put to the test at the end of seventh grade when two members of a popular clique become divided over their priorities about dressing fashionably and pursuing older interests. By the award-winning cartoonist and author of the best-selling ""Positively Izzy."" 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Grade 4-6"
Awkward
by Svetlana Chmakova

After shunning Jaime, the school nerd, on her first day at a new middle school, Penelope Torres tries to blend in with her new friends in the art club, until the art club goes to war with the science club, of which Jaime is a member
Bolivar
by Sean Rubin

Living a quiet life in New York City, Bolivar, a dinosaur, finds his life complicated when Sybil, the girl next door, tries to prove his existence
Bird & Squirrel on the edge!
by James Burks

Crossing the Great Mountains to return home, Bird and Squirrel rescue a baby bear from wolves before Bird suffers a bonk on the head that gives him amnesia, a situation that tests Squirrel's ability to protect his friends. Simultaneous eBook. Children
Pokémon adventures. Volume 1
by Hidenori Kusaka

Red wants to be a friend as well as a trainer to the Pokémon, but independent-minded Pikachu will have none of it
Calvin and Hobbes
by Bill Watterson

A collection of comic strips following the adventures of Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes
Tiny titans : welcome to the treehouse
by Art Baltazar

Presents the adventures of the Tiny Titans--the super-powered members of the Teen Titans as children--as they face new teachers, schoolyard bullies, and costume changes
Big Nate goes bananas
by Lincoln Peirce

Continues the adventures of sixth-grader Nate Wright as he prepares for summer, has a problem with an over-ripe banana, and endures social studies being taught by Coach John
Read all about it!
by Paul Kupperberg

Mystery Inc. investigates a tabloid reporter's story about space aliens and a mummy that comes out of its sarcophagus at a museum
A Roman Adventure
by Frances Durkin

The Histronauts journey back in time to sneak into the Roman baths, try on the armor of the Roman legionary, ride in a speeding chariot, and meet ferocious gladiators.
Zita the spacegirl : Far from Home Book 1, Far from home
by Ben Hatke

When young Zita discovers a device that opens a portal to another place, and her best friend is abducted, she is compelled to set out on a strange journey from star to star in order to get back home
The lost city : The Lost City
by Frank Cammuso

Edison Beaker heads back through the Night Door to help his creature friends and thwart his creature foes in the second romp of a middle-grade graphic novel. Simultaneous. Grade 3-4
Kitten construction company : meet the house kittens
by John Green

Fed up with not being taken seriously as an architect because she is so adorable, Marmalade bands together with a group of other kitten builders to prove their worth
Sanity & Tallulah
by Molly Brooks

Two best friends living on a dilapidated space station at the far end of the galaxy are challenged to save their home after creating an illegal but impossibly cute three-headed kitten that wreaks havoc throughout the station. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous.
Smile
by Raina Telgemeier

In this coming-of-age true story, Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader, but one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear and even a retainer with fake teeth attached--on top of all that, there's a major earthquake, boy confusion and friends who turn out to be not so friendly. Simultaneous.
Hippopotamister
by John Green

Living in a run-down zoo, Hippo decides it's time for an adventure, so he sets off for the outside with his friend Red Panda, but to make it in the human world, Hippo will have to become a Hippopotamister: he'll have to act like a human, get a job and wear a hat as a disguise.
Wings of fire : the hidden kingdom : the graphic novel
by Barry Deutsch

Seeking shelter in the rainforest with her fellow dragonets, Glory is disappointed to find treetops full of RainWings who know nothing of Pyrrhia or its missing dragons, a dilemma that complicates their efforts to prevent a devastating war. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
The truth about Stacey : The Truth About Stacey
by Raina Telgemeier

Joining the Baby-Sitter's Club after moving to a new town, Stacey helps her new friends outmaneuver a rival sitter group while coming to terms with her diabetes. By the Newbery Honor-winning author of A Corner of the Universe. Simultaneous.
Lost in NYC : a subway adventure : a TOON graphic
by Nadja Spiegelman

After getting separated from his teacher, his classmates and his trip partner during an outing to the Empire State Building, Pablo, the new kid in school, learns to navigate the New York City subway system as well as his own feelings toward making new friends and living in a big city.
CatStronauts : space station situation
by Drew Brockington

"The CatStronauts--elite cat astronauts--are aboard the International Space Station to repair the faulty Hubba Bubba Telescope, but have to contend with communications interference and a near disaster that leaves them down a member"
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