I’m always asked what graphic novels my beginning readers can read besides Dog Man. I’ve searched high and low for the best graphic novels for beginning readers. Here’s my top 10.
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A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse
TOON Level 1 Books are designed for emergent readers to enjoy! This story in particular is loads of silly fun with very little words to give confidence to new readers.
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Sleepless Knight
Sleepless Knight is another funny, reader-accessible graphic novel for beginning readers.
Owly
Owly is a great intro to graphic novels and is a sweet story about friendship.
Super Narwhal Series
If your students love Dog Man, they will love Super Narwhal. It’s an easy, silly read!
The Bots Book Series
Bots books are great for early chapter book readers. Easy to read pages and lots of graphics!
Press Start! Series
Press Start! is an early chapter book with an old-school video game vibe.
Luke on the Loose
Luke on the Loose reminds me of a comic strip from the newspaper. Luke is getting into mischief when he should be with his parent! This is also a TOON book series, level 2.
Flying Beaver Brothers Series
The Flying Beaver Brothers Series are silly adventure stories of two brothers. I love the pictures of this series, black/white & one color!
Hamster and Cheese Series
Hamster and Cheese Series are detective type graphic novels, but it’s furry friends solving the mysteries.
Tiny Titans Series
The Tiny Titans of Sidekick Elementary are created from DC comics! A must read for superhero fans.
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