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Imaginary Fred is a child’s pretend friend you want to meet again

There is not an “I” and “N” missing from the title for Imaginary Fred. Parents of a certain age will certainly remember a fabulous movie by the name of Drop Dead Fred. That pseudo classic film and Imaginary Fred have their one main named protagonist in common, but the film goes into PG-13 territory while the book is squarely aimed at children aged 4-8. To be clear, Imaginary Fred is not based on the Rik Mayall character, but being a fan of that film and now this book, brings back memories.

Imaginary Fred is not what you think it is.

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Book Scavenger is literature worth finding for middle grades and up

The line that separates children’s entertainment from being enjoyed by a wider audience is a fine one indeed. If it goes just a bit too young then only the really young kids will like it, tweens won’t and teens and adults would be bored senseless. Age appropriate content that legitimately crosses up to an older audience is very difficult. That is what makes Book Scavenger so surprising and such a treat to read. For older readers its content is simple, but the story and characters make it so engaging that you want to read it and actively turn the page eager to find out what happens.

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Let’s Count Fish! adds up to more than just another toddler number book

Yeah, you need another counting book for your toddler like you need small pieces of LEGO bricks under your bare feet. I think we have four books that help teach the basic numbers. Each book does it differently; some have sentences on the way to telling a story while others show the roman numeral in addition to objects that the kids can count. Let’s Count Fish! is more like the later book, but it does so with such charm you’ll want to read it to your kids just so that you can look at the retro-inspired images.

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New All Age Comic Books for Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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It’s #NCBD and things are looking grim. Well slightly grim anyway with all of the zombie comics coming out this month. In the midst of all this there are still lots of new all age comic books that anyone can enjoy. If you don’t have the time or patience to read through the list you can also dig into the podcast. We’ll talk about the comic, explain what their pros are and tell you which ones we’re most excited about for the week.

Adventure Time #45 is a one-shot issue this week. If you’re curious about the series and don’t want to jump mid way through a story arc, this week is for you. Bat-Mite #5 (of #6), Grimmis Island trade papeback and Lumberjanes Beyond Bay Leaf is also a one-shot, full of monsters and strong willed female campers. Mickey Mouse #5, Uncle Scrooge #7 and Walt Disney Comics & Stories 75th Anniversary Special all come out this week for fans of the mouse house.

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New All Age Comic Books for Wednesday, October 7, 2015

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These are the new all age comic books that you’re looking for. It is one of those weeks for comics, there are a ton of new releases-and more than usual that are great for all ages. If you’re more of an old school fan there some choices for you, if you’re into the new ones that are inspired by television (or vice versa) and there is a new release from one of the best middle school authors out there, Rick Riordan is out with his latest book.

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New all age comic books for Wednesday, September 30, 2015

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Happy #NCBD ! Yea, #NCBD is a thing on twitter, we just discovered it the other week. Folks will tweet out photos of their new comics using that hashtag. If you’re going to the comic book store tag your photos appropriately to see what others are reading.

While not officially a ‘new’ all age comic, the mini comic bundles are released today. These are packages of 25 mini comics priced at $4.99. It’s a comic that you give out to people in costume on Halloween night. There are several bundles to choose from this year including, Boom Studios, Skylanders, Bitten Full Moon from Diamond Publications, Yo Kai Watch, Grimmis Island, World of Archie, The Garlics from Action Lab, Spook-a-Rama from the Monsters Magazine folks. Inventory will vary according to your local comic book shop, to find the closes one or to look at the mini comics online just check out their site.

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What’s Your Favorite Animal? is charming-not mandatory Eric Carle

Any parent knows the work of Eric Carle. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold 30 million copies since its release in 1969 and his other books attract young readers like a moth to a flame. His distinctive artwork with its multi-layered appearance, simple lessons and vivid colors make things easy for parents. He is one of the 500 pound gorillas in children’s book publishing. In that respect it makes sense that What’s Your Favorite Animal, by Eric Carle and Friends exists. What’s Your Favorite Animal showcases many of the other giants in children’s publishing giving them two pages each to showcase their distinctive artwork, style of humor and writing.

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New all age comic books for Wednesday, September 23, 2015 #NCBD

Happy new comic book day! Brace yourself for a brand new Snoopy graphic novel-Where Beagles Dare is a full length story, akin to the classic ones that they turned into half hour television specials. The conclusion of Princeless Be Yourself, Over the Garden Wall #2 is great fantasy, Sonic Universe #80 and more come out this week.

A new mini-series in line with Wild’s End comes out too. Wild’s End Enemy Within #1 (of 4) is a unique melding of WWII and wild farm critters like toads, mice and such. The art that we’ve seen is really amazing and we’ll be giving this book a review later this week.

The links will take you to TFAW, where you’ll save at least 10% on your order. If you’re looking for the closest shop to you then check out Comic Shop Locator. We look at the new all age comic books every week, if there’s a specific book you’re curious about just ask us! We’re also starting a podcast on this and other topics, just search Daddy Mojo, all age comic books or parenting in the podcast search on iTunes.

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