2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List - Easy Readers In the tradition of Narwhal and Jelly, here is a playful and humorous graphic novel series about two besties who could not be more different from each other. Penguin and Panda should not be friends. The very idea is absurd. Penguin likes to build things and Panda likes to nap. Panda munches bamboo and Penguin gobbles cheese puffs and jam-banana sandwiches. Penguin never powers down and Panda has a hard time powering up. There is no way their friendship would ever work. Except somehow, it does. Penguin and Panda demonstrate kindness, understanding, and support for each other, showcasing the positive aspects of companionship. The books are infused with humor, often through Penguin’s whimsical outlook on life and Panda's more pragmatic responses. Each book is composed form multiple short stories and STEM-related fun facts. The graphic novel format makes the series accessible to a wide range of readers, including those who may be transitioning from picture books to chapter books. 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List - Easy Readers “…Mézes’s illustrations have a pleasant, hand-drawn quality with lovely, somewhat muted colors and the characters feel like they are bursting from the panels―and in some cases, they are…a solid purchase ―School Library Journal for collections where elementary-age graphic novels are popular.” "Charming Graphic Novels for Transitioning from Picture Books to Chapter Books. Penguin and Panda demonstrate kindness, understanding, and support for each other, showcasing the positive aspects of companionship. The books are infused with humor, often through Penguin’s whimsical outlook on life and Panda’s more pragmatic responses. ―YA Bookcentral Each book is composed form multiple short stories and STEM-related fun facts. The graphic novel format makes the series accessible to a wide range of readers, including those who may be transitioning from picture books to chapter books.” Odd-couple Escapade Publishers Weekly “A can-do panda and a laze-about penguin are inexplicably best buds in this odd-couple escapade series launch.” ―– Early Reader Spotlight Healthy Relationship Portrayed in a Fun Way ―Jean Little Library There are lots of beginning graphic novels to choose from, but these stand out because of the healthy relationship portrayed in a fun way… Recommended. “Hilarious and Precious Duo” ―Jenn Kim (Square Books Round World) “We will be preordering the next book, ―Linsey Winterfest, that comes out in the fall!”(@3bittybookworms) Elephant and Piggie Narwhal and Jelly “Perfect for readers who love Mo Willems’sand Ben Clanton’sstories. Consider adding this to your intermediate graphic novel sections if you haven’t already.” ―Rosemary Kiladitis ( Librarian, Blogger at Mom Read It) solid purchase for collections where elementary-age graphic novels are popular.”“…Mézes’s illustrations have a pleasant, hand-drawn quality with lovely, somewhat muted colors and the characters feel like they are bursting from the panels―and in some cases, they are…a ―School Library Journal Charming Graphic Novels for Transitioning from Picture Books to Chapter Books―five stars “Penguin and Panda demonstrate kindness, understanding, and support for each other, showcasing the positive aspects of companionship. The books are infused with humor, often through Penguin’s whimsical outlook on life and Panda’s more pragmatic responses. Each book is composed form multiple short stories and STEM-related fun facts. The graphic novel format makes the series accessible to a wide range of readers, including those who may be transitioning from picture books to chapter books.” ―YA Bookcentral Odd-couple Escapade Publishers Weekly “A can-do panda and a laze-about penguin are inexplicably best buds in this odd-couple escapade series launch.” ―– Early Reader Spotlight Healthy Relationship Portrayed in a Fun Way There are lots of beginning graphic novels to choose from, but these stand out because of the healthy relationship portrayed in a fun way… Recommended. ―Jean Little Library “Hilarious and Precious Duo” ―Jenn Kim (Square Books Round World) “We will be preordering the next book, Winterfest, that comes out in the fall!” ―Linsey (@3bittybookworms) Elephant and Piggie Narwhal and Jelly “Perfect for readers who love Mo Willems’sand Ben Clanton’sstories. Consider adding this to your intermediate graphic novel sections if you haven’t already.” ―Rosemary Kiladitis ( Librarian, Blogger at Mom Read It) 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List - Easy Readers Penguin and Panda should not be friends. The very idea is absurd. Penguin likes to build things and Panda likes to nap. Panda munches bamboo and Penguin gobbles cheese puffs and jam-banana sandwiches. Penguin never powers down and Panda has a hard time powering up. There is no way their friendship would ever work. Except somehow, it does. Brenda Maier is a children’s author, gifted education spe
