Science
Dinosaurs in Space
Dinosaurs and Life in Space–c'mon, what could be a funnier combination? And what a rip-snorting rocket ride it is in this three-story collection chronicling the hilarious adventures of the dino-denizens of Planet Meatball and Plant Lettuce. For kids ready to move into read-alone books, this provides perfect fuel for developing independent reading, with a galaxy of laughs to boot!
Little Robot
When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day!
Tippy and the Night Parade
When Tippy wakes up, there's a peacock in her bedroom, a bird in her hair, and mice dancing on the headboard...Yet all Tippy remembers is falling asleep. Award-winning cartoonist Lilli Carré takes readers on a nocturnal adventure up a mountain, down a hole, and back home for endless bedtime enjoyment.
Literature
Hamster and Cheese
Sasspants, reluctant Guinea PIG PI solves the case of the missing sandwiches with the help of her partner Hamish the Hamster. There are masses of suspects. Through this story there are laugh out loud punchlines as the children learn the names of the pets in the pet shop.
Little Mouse Gets Ready
There's lots to do before Little Mouse is ready to go visit the barn. Will he master all the intricacies of getting dressed, from snaps and buttons to Velcro and tail holes? Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Smith and his determined Little Mouse reveal all the smallest pleasures of this daily task.
Luke on the Loose
In this Junior Library Guild selection, Luke looks at the pigeons while Dad is lost in "boring Daddy talk." Before you know it, Luke is as free as a bird, on a hilarious solo flight through New York City.
Social
Flop to the Top!
In this modern-day fable, Wanda calls her brother and sister "fans," keeps up with celebrity news, and never misses a chance to share a selfie. She's ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is, but all people are interested in is...her dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame and fandom where friendship and family triumph.
Nina in That Makes Me Mad!
What makes Nina mad? Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better.
The Shark King
From the islands of Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad’s guidance with his desire for Mom’s nurture.
Comics for Kids and Teens by Nicole A. Roth is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
