43 Graphic Novels for Young Readers, From Toddlers to Teens
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Stone Rabbit series
Elementary school
9. Babymouse series
By Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
Babymouse dreams big and her whiskers are always a mess. Throughout this series, the sassy mouse embarks on a variety of endeavors including running for class president and attending sleepaway camp.
10. Fangbone! Third Grade Barbarian series
By Michael Rex
There’s a new student at Eastwood Elementary and he’s a barbarian warrior from another world. He teams up with his new classmates to conquer everything from pop quizzes to scary hound-snakes.
11. Geronimo Stilton graphic novels
By Geronimo Stilton
The adventures of investigative reporter Geronimo Stilton are available in graphic novel format for kids who prefer a visual reading experience. Join Geronimo the Mouse as he travels through time to places like Ancient Egypt, the first Olympic Games and the Apollo 11 mission.
12. Squish series
By Jennifer L. Holm and Matt Holm
Squish is an amoeba who’s just trying to navigate the halls of grade school. Oh, and he has to stop a giant asteroid from destroying the world.
13. Stone Rabbit series
By Erik Craddock
There’s nothing this hot-tempered young rabbit isn’t afraid to take on. From encounters with dinosaurs to pirates to aliens, there’s never a dull moment in the Stone Rabbit series.
14. Comics Squad series
By various authors
This graphic novel anthology is packed full of original contributions from some of the most popular authors in the genre including Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Jennifer and Matt Holm, Raina Telgemeier and many more. The first book in the series focuses on every kid’s favorite part of the school day, recess. The second is about lunchtime.
15. Binky Adventure series
By Ashley Spires
The misadventures of Binky are hilariously documented in this series about a cat who is determined to make it to outer space. Kids will love the dry humor and it’s ideal for readers who are transitioning from picture books to the next reading level.
16. Ordinary People Change the World series
By Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos
This series of graphic novel biographies include the likes of Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks and Amelia Earhart. Each shares the message that we all have the potential to make a difference.
17. Amelia series
By Marissa Moss
Written in journal form, the “Amelia” series is comprised of entries penned by the 9-year-old “author” whose problems and triumphs at school and at home will resonate with young readers.
