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Books that Blend Comic-Book Panels with Text

  • CHILDREN'S

    DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

    APRIL 1, 2007

CHILDREN'S

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

by Jeff Kinney & illustrated by Jeff Kinney

Certain to elicit both gales of giggles and winces of sympathy (not to mention recognition) from young readers. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BIG NATE

    APRIL 1, 2010

CHILDREN'S

BIG NATE

by Lincoln Peirce and illustrated by Lincoln Peirce

Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid. Thank goodness sequels are planned. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

    SEPT. 1, 1997

CHILDREN'S

THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

by Dav Pilkey & illustrated by Dav Pilkey

There'll be no silence in the library once readers get hold of this somewhat classier alternative to Barf-o-Rama books and... Full review >

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