The world of a character is only as big as the fishbowl it lives in. In the world of Rot, a mutant potato; he’s gone from solo stories to familial adventures that have taken place in illustrated books and early reader graphic novels. Tater Tales 2: The King of the World is the second release in this heavily illustrated chapter book series. One could also say that this is the second release in this early reader graphic novel series, and you’d be correct in that observation too. Whichever camp you’re in, this series is a knock-down great time, a hootenanny of early-elementary school joy that kids will laugh at as it’s read to them or grin with silent pleasure as they read it to themselves.
Comfort food classic, but in a new, shiny wrapper.Tag: elementary school graphic novels
Giddy joy abounds in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella
Joy and utter happiness, there was a character in one episode of Phineas & Ferb that always amped up a party. It was the one where Cheesetopia in their backyard happened, and Perry was turned into a butler for Doofenshmirtz. The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella is a kid’s first graphic novel that lives and breathes happiness. Its colors, glossy pages, big illustrations, and emotive characters lovingly scream off of the pages in a way that will make early elementary school readers immediately attracted to the book.
Resistence to happiness is futileLeon the Extraordinary, graphic novel gold for elementary ages
It’s a world where people with super abilities are common and Leon is just an average kid. Holy metaphors and feelings of life that any elementary school kid can agree with Batman! Leon the Extraordinary is a graphic novel that knows its audience. It has all of the feels, frustrations, and relevance that elementary school kids will understand. The hall monitor is bossy and bigger than life, the teachers are a little bit weird, the school bullies are much bigger than them, and he just wishes that he was a little bit more super.