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Gifts for Young Comics Fans

CHILDREN'S

CABIN HEAD AND TREE HEAD

by Scott Campbell ; illustrated by Scott Campbell

A wildly original tale with the buddy-based charm of Frog and Toad but imbued with a wacky energy all its own. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

CASEY'S CASES

by Kay Healy ; illustrated by Kay Healy

The mysteries are fun, but the highlight is the friends we’ll make along the way. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

I'M A DUMBO OCTOPUS!

by Anne Lambelet ; illustrated by Anne Lambelet

An informative, buoyant, and wildly original look at some marine marvels. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

MAFALDA

by Quino ; translated by Frank Wynne ; illustrated by Quino

A historical comic strip with ongoing relevance and plenty to laugh about. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

NIGHT CHEF

by Mika Song ; illustrated by Mika Song

A deeply satisfying adventure for readers young and old. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

DAYBREAKER

by Tori Tadiar ; illustrated by Tori Tadiar ; color by Diana Sousa

A bright beginning to a new graphic fantasy series. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ADORABLE EMPIRE

by Laura Terry ; illustrated by Laura Terry

Engagingly original, featuring a likable protagonist and plenty of humor and tenderness. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SUPA NOVA

by Chanté Timothy ; illustrated by Chanté Timothy

Just the ticket for unstoppable young mixers and makers with big dreams. Full review >

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