Biblio File

NYPL Recommends: New Graphic Novels for Kids

 Our staff have been busy reading and reviewing 2016 titles. Here are a few of their favorite new comics and graphic novels.

Red's Planet

Red’s Planet by Eddie Pittman

From a writer and story artist for the TV series Phineas and Ferb, comes an intergalactic adventure with a unique cast of characters.

 

 

 

 

 Saving the Whole Wide World

 

Hilo: Saving the Whole Wide World by Judd Winick with color by Guy Major

Comics meet hilarious school adventures and misadventures for fans of Big Nate, Bone, Jedi Academy, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

 

 

 

The Great Pet Escape

The Great Pet Escape by Victoria Jamieson

The class pets at an elementary school make a break for freedom.

 

 

 

 

Help Us! Great Warrior

Help Us! Great Warrior by Madeleine Flores with color by Trillian Gunn

For fans of Adventure Time and Steven Universe.

 

 

 

 

 

 Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure

Unicorn vs. Goblins: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure by Dana Simpson

In this, the third installment of the series, school is out and it’s time for some summer adventures.

 

 

 

 

Little Dee and Penguin

Little Dee and the Penguin by Christopher Baldwin

Little Dee finds her place in a motley crew of animals in the forest.

 

 

 

 

 A Toon Book

The Real Poop on Pigeons: A Toon Book by Kevin McCloskey

A man shoos a pigeon muttering an insult under his breath and is confronted by kids in pigeon costumes spouting interesting facts about the birds.

 

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Staff picks are chosen by NYPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so leave a comment and tell us what you’d recommend. And check out our Staff Picks browse tool for more recommendations!