Recommended Graphic Novels for grades 3-5:
To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel
by Siena Cherson Segel
This graphic novel tells and shows the fullness of Siena's dreams of becoming a dancer and her rhapsodic life they led to. Part family history, part backstage drama, here is an original, firsthand book about a young dancer's beginnings — and beyond.
(Lexile: 610)
by Siena Cherson Segel
This graphic novel tells and shows the fullness of Siena's dreams of becoming a dancer and her rhapsodic life they led to. Part family history, part backstage drama, here is an original, firsthand book about a young dancer's beginnings — and beyond.
(Lexile: 610)
Frankie Pickle series
by Eric Wight
A hybrid book that includes both comic-style sections as well as prose. Kids will love reading about Frankie and joining him on his wildly imaginative adventures. From cleaning his room to taking a math quiz, Frankie's imagination makes everything wild and crazy!
(Lexile: 530)
by Eric Wight
A hybrid book that includes both comic-style sections as well as prose. Kids will love reading about Frankie and joining him on his wildly imaginative adventures. From cleaning his room to taking a math quiz, Frankie's imagination makes everything wild and crazy!
(Lexile: 530)
The Baby-sitters Club
by Ann M. Martin
Based on the best-selling series, Martin brings the girls back, but this time in graphic novel format! Girls will love these books filled with drama, humor, and action. A modern twist on a classic series.
by Ann M. Martin
Based on the best-selling series, Martin brings the girls back, but this time in graphic novel format! Girls will love these books filled with drama, humor, and action. A modern twist on a classic series.
Magic Pickle series
by Scott Morse
A graphic novel series about a hilarious superhero: a flying, green, magic pickle! Also known as Weapon Kosher, these graphic novels follow his adventures as he battles the food fights between fruits and vegetables.
(Lexile: 410)
by Scott Morse
A graphic novel series about a hilarious superhero: a flying, green, magic pickle! Also known as Weapon Kosher, these graphic novels follow his adventures as he battles the food fights between fruits and vegetables.
(Lexile: 410)
Mail Order Ninja
by Joshua Elder
Just like the title suggests, little Timmy McAllister orders a ninja and soon he is able to take on bullies and even his little sister. A great book for both boys and girls, including Manga-style illustrations and no blood or overly violent scenes.
by Joshua Elder
Just like the title suggests, little Timmy McAllister orders a ninja and soon he is able to take on bullies and even his little sister. A great book for both boys and girls, including Manga-style illustrations and no blood or overly violent scenes.
Mouse Guard series
by David Petersen
A graphic novel series about a fantasy adventure world of cloaked, sword wielding mice who protect the common mouse against threats of predator, weather, & wilderness.
by David Petersen
A graphic novel series about a fantasy adventure world of cloaked, sword wielding mice who protect the common mouse against threats of predator, weather, & wilderness.
City of Light, City of Dark
by Avi
Written by one of the most versatile YA novelists of the day, this elaborately plotted saga shows how, through courage and cunning, two preteens, Carlos and Estella, stop a powerful villain and thereby prevent Manhattan from turning to ice. Since some dialogue is in Spanish this would be a great book to introduce to Spanish speakers. Also great for science fiction lovers!
(Lexile: NP)
by Avi
Written by one of the most versatile YA novelists of the day, this elaborately plotted saga shows how, through courage and cunning, two preteens, Carlos and Estella, stop a powerful villain and thereby prevent Manhattan from turning to ice. Since some dialogue is in Spanish this would be a great book to introduce to Spanish speakers. Also great for science fiction lovers!
(Lexile: NP)
Salt Water Taffy series
by Matthew Loux
Brothers Jack and Ben spend their summer vacation in Chowder Bay, Maine and discover that this little seaside town holds more mystery and adventure than they could ever have imagined!
by Matthew Loux
Brothers Jack and Ben spend their summer vacation in Chowder Bay, Maine and discover that this little seaside town holds more mystery and adventure than they could ever have imagined!
Little Lit collections
by Art Spiegelman & Francois Mouly
This husband and wife team created these wonderful collections of comic book stories by award winning authors and illustrators. Fully-colored, charming, and hilarious, children will love reading these short stories. Includes stories by Neil Gaiman, Maurice Sendak, Lemony Snicket, and many more!
by Art Spiegelman & Francois Mouly
This husband and wife team created these wonderful collections of comic book stories by award winning authors and illustrators. Fully-colored, charming, and hilarious, children will love reading these short stories. Includes stories by Neil Gaiman, Maurice Sendak, Lemony Snicket, and many more!