New & Coming Soon Graphic Novels for Kids

A young graphic novel featuring three relatable best friends navigating middle school, and the chaos that ensues when one of them attempts to raise money for a new phone.

Loch Ness Monster has written a fabulous book about why certain birds have their unusual colouring. According to Ness, the stories have drama, excitement, adventure! And most important of all, scientific truths. There's only one problem, as Puffin keeps pointing out: the 'facts' in the stories aren't true! 

In this first book of an epic debut middle grade fantasy graphic novel duology by Kara Bodegon-Hikino, Mage and her shark best friend, Squalo, set off on a wild adventure filled with mythical and powerful creatures from Filipino folklore to save their world from the wrath of the Bakunawa. 

In this uplifting middle grade novel, loner Geordie James joins four other struggling fifth graders in a science fair group project that answers the question "what is our place in this world?" When Geordie becomes obsessed with the fate of a pig who escaped from a factory farm, the group project is put in jeopardy. As Geordie starts to push harder into difficult questions, he finds everything changing--his friendships, his ability to express himself, even how he plays his favorite online role-playing game, Dominion. 

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant! Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines. Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

From the award-winning author/illustrator of GENDER QUEER and a bright new talent, the story of a kid named Saachi, who is navigating friendship woes, sister issues, a new crush, and a resistance to blue-and-pink binaries. 

When bickering superheroes Abby Astro, Blix Blaster, Captain Kooky Pants, and Wanda Weather must stop Dr. Slimepeople from turning Big City Lake into goo, the Super Roomies first have to figure out how to quit squabbling long enough to save the day.

Sherlock Roach and his loyal partner Dr. Wormston are more than just a detective duo--they're friends who always stick together. When a very important crumb vanishes without a trace, the pair hunts for clues throughout the insect underworld in a mystery that's easy to follow, fun to read, and filled with laughs. Can they crack the case before all the crumbs disappear for good?

Junie B. is in big trouble! She told everyone in Room 9 that she'd have the best job in the whole world for job day . . . only how's she supposed to figure out what that is?! 

When horse-loving Elizabeth pretends to befriend popular Lila just to ride her new horse, Thunder, her lies spiral out of control and threaten her friendships, her sisters trust, and everything she cares about.

Brian Reyes always felt a bit different--even before growing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin, and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF. So when he receives a mysterious invitation for a Unicorn-Only Sleepover, Brian wonders if these fellow magical creatures might help him make sense of his increasingly odd world. Held in an enchanted castle in the clouds, not everything at this glitzy, glamorous party is as it seems, and Brian will have to fend off increasing social anxiety, ignore the negative feelings in his gut, and stay true to himself if he's going to survive the night!

Meet Violeta! Violeta is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder and podcaster. But most importantly? She's a PUNK! Oh, and a superhero, too. Superhero + punk = SUPERPUNK. That's Violeta!

Welcome to Cassette City, a '90s-inspired analog world where a raccoon, a mushroom, and a robot try to recruit Melody, the new girl in town, to join their band. Melody loves to rock out--as a solo act. On her first day in Cassette City, Melody encounters the super annoying Styles and his band Demon Night, which leads her to reluctantly join forces with a group of misfit musicians. But only to defeat Styles at the Battle of the Bands--if they can keep it together that long. 

A magical stone, one impulsive kid, and total chaos. This laugh-out-loud, full-color graphic novel is perfect for readers who love comics and adventure!
 

Max has been attending school for a few months now and has really settled in at the aquarium. He absolutely loves his new friends and teachers! When a new axolotl arrives at the tank, Max jumps at the chance to show her around. The new axolotl is shy and is having trouble adjusting to this new life away from home. When Max discovers she's gone missing one morning it's up to him and his friends to journey through the aquarium and find her. This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation, and so much more!

Betsy has her London vacation with her brother Bones all planned out, but impulsive Bones keeps messing up her plans, yet together the siblings embark on an exciting adventure and explore the city.