Graphic Novels for First Readers

From racoon mail carriers to superpowered mice to vampire cats, these graphic novels have something for every first reader! We're delighted to be hosting MARIAN DEALY, author of, DEBBIE FONG, creator of , SHAUNA J. GRANT, illustrator of , and JANNIE HO, creator of . Come meet the brilliant minds behind these wonderful stories!

written by MARIAN DEALY

Theodore, Dorothy, Jonas, Ursula, and Hugh have lived inside a cage their whole lives, cared for by a team of scientists who provided everything they could ever need.

But their lives change overnight when the scientists perform an experiment to transform these five average lab mice into GEMs: genetically engineered mice. When they’re launched into orbit, the mice learn that the astronauts plan to leave them on the International Space Station—forever. Now, the G.E.M.S. must band together and use their unique mutations to survive in outer space and change their destiny.

by DEBBIE FONG

Wally, the Faraway Forest’s mail carrier, always tries his best. In addition to delivering packages of every shape and size, he and Bo, his best friend, also deliver kindness and a helping hand along the way. But can they win over their grumpiest neighbor, the cantankerous Mr. Sternbill? They're definitely going to try!

illustrated by SHAUNA J. GRANT

Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!

Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!

by JANNIE HO

Vampire cats are just like other cats, except they sleep during the day, they only eat red foods, and they go to school at night!

When Pumpkin and Beetle discover that everyone is reading the latest Frightfuls comic, they brainstorm all sorts of ways to make money since they only have a quarter and a bug. As the two friends explore their community in search of a solution, they’ll meet witches, werewolves, and other monster neighbors!

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