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Seattle Picks: Comics for Kids

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Seattle Kids Librarians

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Fun comics and graphic novels for a wide range of interests and reading levels! (Updated November 2019)

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Putuguq & Kublu and the Qalupalik!

Putuguq & Kublu and the Qalupalik!

by Akulukjuk, Roselynn

Book - 2018

"What creatures lurk beneath the sea ice? Putuguq and Kublu--two siblings who can't seem to get along--are about to find out!" "What creatures lurk beneath the sea ice? Putuguq and Kublu--two siblings who can't seem to get along--are about to find out!" Show less

"What creatures lurk beneath the sea ice? Putuguq and Kublu--two siblings who can't seem to get along--are about to find out!" "What creatures lurk beneath the sea ice? Putuguq and Kublu--two siblings who can't seem to get along--are about to find out!" Show less

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This Was Our Pact

This Was Our Pact

by Andrews, Ryan

Graphic Novel - 2019

Ben and his friends are determined to find out where the paper lanterns of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival go, so they follow the river as far as they can until the only followers left are Ben and Nathaniel. Ben and his friends are determined to find out where the paper lanterns of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival go, so they follow the river as far as they can until the only followers left are Ben and Nathaniel. Show less

Ben and his friends are determined to find out where the paper lanterns of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival go, so they follow the river as far as they can until the only followers left are Ben and Nathaniel. Ben and his friends are determined to find out where the paper lanterns of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival go, so they follow the river as far as they can until the only followers left are Ben and Nathaniel. Show less

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Cassandra, Animal Psychic

Cassandra, Animal Psychic

[#1], Cassandra Steps Out

by Bottier, Isabelle

Graphic Novel - 2019

"Animals can show her what they're thinking. And after keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people. The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too." - Provided by Publisher "Animals can show her what they're thinking. And after keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people. The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too." - Provided by Publisher Show less

"Animals can show her what they're thinking. And after keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people. The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too." - Provided by Publisher "Animals can show her what they're thinking. And after keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra sets out to help pets and their people. The trouble is, other parts of Cassandra's life are changing too." - Provided by Publisher Show less

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Sanity & Tallulah

Sanity & Tallulah

by Brooks, Molly

Graphic Novel - 2018

"Sanity and Tallulah live in a space station at the end of the galaxy. When Sanity's illegally created three-headed kitten escapes, the girls have to turn their home upside down to find her in this graphic novel"-- "Sanity and Tallulah live in a space station at the end of the galaxy. When Sanity's illegally created three-headed kitten escapes, the girls have to turn their home upside down to find her in this graphic novel"-- Show less

"Sanity and Tallulah live in a space station at the end of the galaxy. When Sanity's illegally created three-headed kitten escapes, the girls have to turn their home upside down to find her in this graphic novel"-- "Sanity and Tallulah live in a space station at the end of the galaxy. When Sanity's illegally created three-headed kitten escapes, the girls have to turn their home upside down to find her in this graphic novel"-- Show less

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Helen's Birds

Helen's Birds

by Cassidy, Sara

Graphic Novel - 2019

"For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care ...Show more "For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care for the wild birds that visit Helen's yard. When Helen dies suddenly, a "For Sale" sign goes up, and movers arrive" How will Saanvi learn to cope? Show less

"For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care ...Show more "For as long as Saanvi can remember, she has been friends with her elderly neighbor Helen. They play cards and garden together and, especially, care for the wild birds that visit Helen's yard. When Helen dies suddenly, a "For Sale" sign goes up, and movers arrive" How will Saanvi learn to cope? Show less

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Nico Bravo and the Hound of Hades

Nico Bravo and the Hound of Hades

by Cavallaro, Michael

Graphic Novel - 2019

When Eowulf, the pint-sized descendant of monster slayer Beowulf, decides to slay Cerberus, young Nico, Lula the sphinx, and Buck the unicorn must stop her or face the zombie apocalypse. When Eowulf, the pint-sized descendant of monster slayer Beowulf, decides to slay Cerberus, young Nico, Lula the sphinx, and Buck the unicorn must stop her or face the zombie apocalypse. Show less

When Eowulf, the pint-sized descendant of monster slayer Beowulf, decides to slay Cerberus, young Nico, Lula the sphinx, and Buck the unicorn must stop her or face the zombie apocalypse. When Eowulf, the pint-sized descendant of monster slayer Beowulf, decides to slay Cerberus, young Nico, Lula the sphinx, and Buck the unicorn must stop her or face the zombie apocalypse. Show less

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New Kid

New Kid

by Craft, Jerry

Graphic Novel - 2019

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his paren...Show more Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Show less

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his paren...Show more Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. Show less

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Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid

Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid

by Emerson, Marcus

Book - 2019

"Even though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids ...Show more "Even though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids with special abilities. Ben's been hiding his lack of super skills, but it's getting harder as his classmates' powers are getting stronger." Show less

"Even though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids ...Show more "Even though Ben Braver saved Kepler Academy from total destruction last year, he knows he still doesn't fit in at his secret middle school for kids with special abilities. Ben's been hiding his lack of super skills, but it's getting harder as his classmates' powers are getting stronger." Show less

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Great White Shark Adventure

Great White Shark Adventure

by Fraioli, James O.

Graphic Novel - 2019

Bella, twelve, and Marcus, thirteen, join Fabien Cousteau's research team off the coasts of South Africa and Australia as they try to find and tag an extraordinarily large great white shark. Bella, twelve, and Marcus, thirteen, join Fabien Cousteau's research team off the coasts of South Africa and Australia as they try to find and tag an extraordinarily large great white shark. Show less

Bella, twelve, and Marcus, thirteen, join Fabien Cousteau's research team off the coasts of South Africa and Australia as they try to find and tag an extraordinarily large great white shark. Bella, twelve, and Marcus, thirteen, join Fabien Cousteau's research team off the coasts of South Africa and Australia as they try to find and tag an extraordinarily large great white shark. Show less

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Apocalypse Taco

Apocalypse Taco

by Hale, Nathan

Graphic Novel - 2019

Twins Axl and Ivan, with Sid as their driver, make a late-night fast-food run for a high school theater crew but return to discover that goo monsters are copying--and mutating--everything in sight. Twins Axl and Ivan, with Sid as their driver, make a late-night fast-food run for a high school theater crew but return to discover that goo monsters are copying--and mutating--everything in sight. Show less

Twins Axl and Ivan, with Sid as their driver, make a late-night fast-food run for a high school theater crew but return to discover that goo monsters are copying--and mutating--everything in sight. Twins Axl and Ivan, with Sid as their driver, make a late-night fast-food run for a high school theater crew but return to discover that goo monsters are copying--and mutating--everything in sight. Show less

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Best Friends

Best Friends

by Hale, Shannon

Graphic Novel - 2019

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Cats

Cats

Nature and Nurture

by Hirsch, Andy

Book - 2019

We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Show less

We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. We meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger, and find out what makes your neighborhood domestic cats so special. Show less

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Navajo Code Talkers

Navajo Code Talkers

Top Secret Messengers of World War II

by Hoena, B. A.

Book - 2020

"Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- "Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- Show less

"Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- "Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- Show less

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Hoopla Children's Comics

https://www.hoopladigital.com/genre/1325920112

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Sign up with Hoopla on the library website and you can read comics for free online! Sign up with Hoopla on the library website and you can read comics for free online! Show less

The Breakaways

The Breakaways

by Johnson, Cathy G.

Graphic Novel - 2019

When a popular student encourages her to join the soccer team, Faith signs up even though she has never played the game and learns about loyalty and friendship. When a popular student encourages her to join the soccer team, Faith signs up even though she has never played the game and learns about loyalty and friendship. Show less

When a popular student encourages her to join the soccer team, Faith signs up even though she has never played the game and learns about loyalty and friendship. When a popular student encourages her to join the soccer team, Faith signs up even though she has never played the game and learns about loyalty and friendship. Show less

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Hey, Kiddo

Hey, Kiddo

by Krosoczka, Jarrett

Graphic Novel - 2018

In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than tha...Show more In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Show less

In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than tha...Show more In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Show less

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The Singing Rock & Other Brand-new Fairy Tales

by Lachenmeyer, Nathaniel

Graphic Novel - 2019

A genie wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally let him out of his lamp. A witch is tormented by the cheerful (and awful) singing of a...Show more A genie wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally let him out of his lamp. A witch is tormented by the cheerful (and awful) singing of a persistent bard. A wizard wants a pet. An ogre wants to make beautiful art. Four new stories make up this new collection of fairy tales. Show less

A genie wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally let him out of his lamp. A witch is tormented by the cheerful (and awful) singing of a...Show more A genie wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally let him out of his lamp. A witch is tormented by the cheerful (and awful) singing of a persistent bard. A wizard wants a pet. An ogre wants to make beautiful art. Four new stories make up this new collection of fairy tales. Show less

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Just Jaime

Just Jaime

by Libenson, Terri

Book - 2019

At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. Show less

At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. At the end of seventh grade Jaime and Maya's friendship is tested when their priorities are divided. Show less

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Supers

Supers

A Little Star Past Cassiopeia

by Maupomé, Frédéric

Graphic Novel - 2019

Matt, Lily, and Benji aren't from around here. Abandoned on planet Earth, hiding far from their home; they can't even use their powers in public, for fear of being discovered. Starting at a new school is hard enough already. Matt, Lily, and Benji aren't from around here. Abandoned on planet Earth, hiding far from their home; they can't even use their powers in public, for fear of being discovered. Starting at a new school is hard enough already. Show less

Matt, Lily, and Benji aren't from around here. Abandoned on planet Earth, hiding far from their home; they can't even use their powers in public, for fear of being discovered. Starting at a new school is hard enough already. Matt, Lily, and Benji aren't from around here. Abandoned on planet Earth, hiding far from their home; they can't even use their powers in public, for fear of being discovered. Starting at a new school is hard enough already. Show less

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Click

Click

by Miller, Kayla

Graphic Novel - 2019

When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her. Show less

When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her. Show less

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Vol. 1, BFF

by Montclare, Brandon

Graphic Novel - 2016

Introduces Lunella Lafayette, also known as Moon Girl, the smartest person in the Marvel Universe! Lunella has a compelling reason for requiring an Omni-Wave Projector but she doesn’t plan on also bringing a gigantic T. Rex into the future! Introduces Lunella Lafayette, also known as Moon Girl, the smartest person in the Marvel Universe! Lunella has a compelling reason for requiring an Omni-Wave Projector but she doesn’t plan on also bringing a gigantic T. Rex into the future! Show less

Introduces Lunella Lafayette, also known as Moon Girl, the smartest person in the Marvel Universe! Lunella has a compelling reason for requiring an Omni-Wave Projector but she doesn’t plan on also bringing a gigantic T. Rex into the future! Introduces Lunella Lafayette, also known as Moon Girl, the smartest person in the Marvel Universe! Lunella has a compelling reason for requiring an Omni-Wave Projector but she doesn’t plan on also bringing a gigantic T. Rex into the future! Show less

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Dugout

Dugout

The Zombie Steals Home

by Morse, Scott

Graphic Novel - 2019

"Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!"--Publisher's description. "Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!"--Publisher's description. Show less

"Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!"--Publisher's description. "Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!"--Publisher's description. Show less

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The Ballad of Yaya

The Ballad of Yaya

Book 1, Fugue

by Omont, Jean-Marie

Graphic Novel - 2019

Shanghai, 1937. War rages across China, leaving children of all walks of life helpless victims. In the chaos, Yaya, the daughter of a wealthy diamond merc...Show more Shanghai, 1937. War rages across China, leaving children of all walks of life helpless victims. In the chaos, Yaya, the daughter of a wealthy diamond merchant, meets Tuduo, a little boy form the streets, and together, they embark on an extraordinary adventure..."--Page[4] of cover. Show less

Shanghai, 1937. War rages across China, leaving children of all walks of life helpless victims. In the chaos, Yaya, the daughter of a wealthy diamond merc...Show more Shanghai, 1937. War rages across China, leaving children of all walks of life helpless victims. In the chaos, Yaya, the daughter of a wealthy diamond merchant, meets Tuduo, a little boy form the streets, and together, they embark on an extraordinary adventure..."--Page[4] of cover. Show less

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The Midwinter Witch

The Midwinter Witch

by Ostertag, Molly

Graphic Novel - 2019

Aster can't wait for the Midwinter Festival, where all the magical families gather for a competition and a happy reunion. Without a family to call her own...Show more Aster can't wait for the Midwinter Festival, where all the magical families gather for a competition and a happy reunion. Without a family to call her own, Ariel is tagging along to the festival with the Vanissens. She thinks the whole thing is silly...until she decides to enter the tournament herself. The acclaimed world created in The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion. Show less

Aster can't wait for the Midwinter Festival, where all the magical families gather for a competition and a happy reunion. Without a family to call her own...Show more Aster can't wait for the Midwinter Festival, where all the magical families gather for a competition and a happy reunion. Without a family to call her own, Ariel is tagging along to the festival with the Vanissens. She thinks the whole thing is silly...until she decides to enter the tournament herself. The acclaimed world created in The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch comes to a thrilling conclusion. Show less

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Fix A Car!

Fix A Car!

by Schweizer, Chris

Graphic Novel - 2019

"Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintena...Show more "Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintenance and roadside repairs. Colorful diagrams illustrate the inner workings of complex parts and systems."--Back cover. Show less

"Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintena...Show more "Before you get behind the wheel, learn what's going on underneath the hood. Follow along as Ms. Gritt covers all the basics of preventative maintenance and roadside repairs. Colorful diagrams illustrate the inner workings of complex parts and systems."--Back cover. Show less

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