LibGuides: Elementary Summer Reading 2025: Graphic Novels

Recommended for Grades K-3rd

Titles Below Recommended for Grades K-3rd:

Apple of My Pie

Apple of My Pie by Mika Song
Call Number: J 741.5 SON
Publication Date: 2021-06-08
When local park fixture (and spy-master) Pops gets squirrel-napped, it's up to Norma, Belly, and their friend little B to save him! This time, their adventure takes them out of the park--and into the uncharted territory of . . . the local apple orchard. Where can Pops be? Will this adventure end in tragedy . . . or in apple pie? Or both? With these best friends on the case, you never know what's coming next--but you can be sure there will be friends and delicious foods along the way.

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8: Karen's Sleepover

Karen's Sleepover: a Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8) by Katy Farina (Adapted by, Illustrator); Ann M. Martin
Call Number: J 741.5 BAB
Publication Date: 2024-05-07
Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator. But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn't any fun. What is Karen going to do?

Batcat

Batcat (Batcat Book 1) by Meggie Ramm
Call Number: J 741.5 RAM
Publication Date: 2023-03-28
Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island. Up in their tree house, they pass the time playing video games and watching TV. But when Batcat suddenly finds themself haunted by an annoying, ice cream–stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghastly guest permanently! With their Ghost-B-Gone spell in hand, Batcat travels across Spooky Island to gather ingredients—to the Cavernous Caves where the bats tell them they’re too round to be a bat, and to the Whispering Cemetery where the cats will help only if they commit to being a true cat. But Batcat is neither and that’s what makes them special, right?

The Big Bad Fox

The Big Bad Fox by Benjamin Renner
Call Number: J 741.5 REN
Publication Date: 2017-06-20
The fox dreams of being the terror of the barnyard. But no one is intimidated by him, least of all the hens―when he picks a fight with one, he always ends up on the losing end. Even the wolf, the most fearsome beast of the forest, can’t teach him how to be a proper predator. It looks like the fox will have to spend the rest of his life eating turnips. But then the wolf comes up with the perfect scheme. If the fox steals some eggs, he could hatch the chicks himself and raise them to be a plump, juicy chicken dinner. Unfortunately, this plan falls apart when three adorable chicks hatch and call the fox Mommy.

Bird & Squirrel on the Run!

Bird and Squirrel on the Run!: a Graphic Novel (Bird and Squirrel #1) by James Burks
Call Number: J 741.5 BUR
Publication Date: 2012-08-01
Squirrel is afraid of his own shadow. Bird doesn't have a care in the world. And Cat wants to eat Bird and Squirrel. Of course, he'll have to catch them first, and that's not going to be easy. Join this trio as they head south for the winter in a hilarious road trip. But watch out! Cat is waiting around every bend, and he's one pesky feline.

Catwad: You're Making Me Six

You're Making Me Six: a Graphic Novel (Catwad #6) by Jim Benton (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 BEN
Publication Date: 2021-11-02
atwad and Blurmp venture out of the living room and into the world in this hilarious graphic novel! Attending a comic convention, taking a swim deep inside a toilet bowl, gazing into the future with Blurmp’s crystal ball, shredding on guitar, and horseback riding are just a few adventures in this laugh-out-loud collection. It’s the zaniest Catwad yet!

Comics Squad: Lunch!

Comics Squad #2: Lunch! by Peanuts; Cece Bell; Jennifer L. Holm; Matthew Holm; Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Call Number: J 741.5 COM
Publication Date: 2016-01-26
Calling all kidz! Do you like comics? Do you like laughing till milk comes out of your nose?! Look no further—do we have the book for you! All your favorite comic characters are right here in one book, including the Peanuts gang, Babymouse, and Lunch Lady. This all-star tribute to classic Sunday comics includes eight sidesplitting, action-packed stories about every kid’s favorite subject—LUNCH! Lunchtime can be fun, wild, yummy, or complete chaos! And in this second collection of comics, it is definitely hilarious.

Dog Man: Big Jim Begins

Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: a Graphic Novel (Dog Man #13) by Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 PIL
Publication Date: 2024-12-03
In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?

Donut Feed The Squirrels

Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song
Call Number: J 741.5 SON
Publication Date: 2020-09-29
Norma and Belly would really really really really really like a donut. With a burned breakfast and a cranky donut seller at the local food truck, they may be stuck with only nuts to eat . . . unless they can steal the biggest, most delicious donut of their tiny lives! Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together.

Dungeon Critters

Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess; Sara Goetter
Call Number: J 741.5 RIE
Publication Date: 2020-09-29
Quests! Plots! Evil Plants! Magic and mayhem! Join the Dungeon Critters―a tight-knit squad of animal companions―on a wild adventure investigating a sinister botanical conspiracy among the furry nobility. As they risk their lives traveling through haunted dungeons, swamps, and high society balls―they also come closer together as friends. Motivated by rivalries, ideals, and a lust for adventure, these critters navigate not only perils and dangers of the natural world, but also perils and dangers…of the heart!

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (The First Cat in Space, 1)

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett; Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 BAR
Publication Date: 2022-05-10
Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There’s only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon’s savior and Earth’s last hope! And that hero is . . . a cat. A cat who will be blasted into space! Accompanied by the imperious Moon Queen and LOZ 4000, a toenail clipping robot, the First Cat in Space journeys across a fantastic lunar landscape in a quest to save the world. Will these unlikely heroes save the moon in time? Can a toenail-clipping robot find its purpose in the vast universe? And will the First Cat in Space ever eat some pizza?

Gnome and Rat

Gnome and Rat by Lauren Stohler
Call Number: J 741.5 STO
Publication Date: 2023-06-13
Gnome and Rat are best friends who live together in a charming forest. Rat enjoys drinking tea and finishing crossword puzzles. And Gnome... well, Gnome likes to polish his pointy red hat and eat delicious sausages. Join these funny friends on their various adventures, whether it's celebrating Hat Day, perfecting magic tricks, or tracking down a new signature hat for Gnome. Whatever their antic, these two know exactly how to have a good time: with each other

Hilo Book 11: The Great Space Iguana

Hilo Book 11: the Great Space Iguana by Judd Winick
Call Number: J 741.5 WIN
Publication Date: 2025-02-11
AHHHHH! A GIANT SPACE IGUANA has landed in D.J.’s backyard. Where did she come from? And why is the whole universe out to get her?! D.J., Hilo, and Gina will have to RACE through space to get her home! Iif they don’t, the whole universe will be in DANGER! But there’'s a galaxy of TROUBLE—(not to mention one super annoyed alien dad, some very cranky monsters, and a warrior match combat challenge (um, what?!?!)—in their way. Can they make it?! (And how is D.J. at driving a spaceship, anyway?)

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T: Wild Ghost Chase

InvestiGators: Agents of S. U. I. T. : Wild Ghost Chase by John Patrick Green; Christopher Hastings; Pat Lewis (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 GRE
Publication Date: 2025-02-18
New S.U.I.T. recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, uhh...just what is the greatest mystery of all? That's the question that's kept the dearly departed General Inspectre haunting Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost in the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessing agents! Zeb -- along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and everyone's favorite Gators -- must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER. They've got to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!

Pizza & Taco: Rock Out!

Pizza and Taco: Rock Out! by Stephen Shaskan
Call Number: J 741.5 SHA
Publication Date: 2023-01-03
Pizza and Taco love music! They make lists, and they have tryouts to get more band members. They think they have all the ingredients to rock the scene. But maybe this garage band should stay in the garage!!

Sue & Tai-Chan #1

Sue and Tai-Chan 1 by Konami Kanata
Call Number: J 741.5 KON
Publication Date: 2020-09-15
Sue is an aging housecat who's looking forward to living out her life in peace... but her plans change when the mischievous black tomcat Tai-chan enters the picture! Hey! Sue never signed up to be a catsitter! Sue and Tai-chan is the latest from the reigning meow-narch of cute kitty comics, Konami Kanata.

Super Boba Café (Book 1)

Super Boba Café (Book 1) by Nidhi Chanani
Call Number: J 741.5 CHA
Publication Date: 2023-10-24
In the fog-laden hills of San Francisco sits a sleepy independent boba café. Run by Jing Li and guarded by her kitty, Bao, it comfortably fades into the background. But inside the boba café, there’s a secret. Jing is the keeper of the monster of San Francisco. Each day she prepares one giant boba for nine hours to feed it. When Jing’s granddaughter, Aria, comes to stay with her for the summer, she makes it her mission to turn the café around. Aria is quickly aided by Bao, who gives birth to eight perfect kittens. Aria spreads the news of the boba cat café on social media and overnight it is overrun with excited customers. Each day Nainai Li (Grandma Li) finds reasons to close the café, but the demand only increases. When she opens, the hill monster is left hungry and small earthquakes begin to plague the city. When Aria secretly follows her nainai to the hill monster’s cave, she isn’t sure what awaits. Will Aria be able to reason with the monster, or will she become its new favorite meal? Or might she disturb its underground existence and cause the Big One?

Super Pancake #1

Super Pancake by Megan Wagner Lloyd; Abhi Alwar (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 LLO
Publication Date: 2023-02-14
Life in Breakfast Town is pretty uneventful for Peggy Pancake. Her parents are always on her case, she's stuck in her perfect brother's shadow, and she just can't seem to avoid the Bacon Bullies at school. That is until one day, after an accidental mixup, Peggy finds herself with superhero abilities... Now, Peggy can flip! She can fight! She can FLY!
With the help of her new friend, Luc Croissant, Peggy must master her newfound skills. But danger is lurking in the Maple Mountains where Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich and his evil Henchtoasts are plotting something sinister. Can Peggy harness her powers and save all that is dear? Find out in: SUPER PANCAKE!

Super Potato #1

The Epic Origin of Super Potato by Artur Laperla (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 LAP
Publication Date: 2018-08-01
This time is different. This time, Dr. Malevolent's plan works . . . and he turns the handsome hero into a tiny tuber! But there's one thing the doctor didn't count on. The potato still has powers, and justice takes many forms. Super Max may be gone . . . but it's Super Potato's time to fly! This hilarious, irreverent graphic novel series will entice fans of Captain Underpants and The Lego Batman Movie. Spanish cartoonist Artur Laperla presents the adventures of a costumed crime-fighter who turns into a potato and becomes a bigger hero than ever. He faces off against sinister scientists, slugs from space, giant chickens, and more in a series of graphic novels perfect for reluctant readers.

Recommended for Grades 4th-6th

Titles Below Recommended for Grades 4th-6th:

All is Nat Lost

All Is Nat Lost: a Graphic Novel (Nat Enough #5) by Maria Scrivan (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 SCR
Publication Date: 2024-03-05
Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined! Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start -- with one disaster after another -- and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her newfound freedom for good! Can she turn things around in time, or will her first chance with liberty be her last?

All the Lovely Bad Ones Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story

All the Lovely Bad Ones Graphic Novel by Mary Downing Hahn; Naomi Franquiz (Illustrator); Scott Peterson; Brittany Peer (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 PET
Publication Date: 2023-08-29
Travis and his sister, Corey, can't resist a good trick. When they learn that their grandmother's quiet Vermont inn, where they're spending the summer, has a history of ghost sightings, they decide to do a little "haunting" of their own. Before long, their supernatural pranks have tourists flocking to the inn, and business booms. But Travis and Corey soon find out that theirs aren't the only ghosts at Fox Hill Inn. Their thoughtless games have awakened something dangerous, something that should have stayed asleep. Can these siblings lay to rest the restless spirits they’ve disturbed?

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness: a Graphic Novel by Mai K. Nguyen (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 NGU
Publication Date: 2024-05-07
Anzu has just moved to a new town during Obon, a time for families to remember and celebrate their ancestors. Ever since her obaachan died, though, Obon has lost its magic. She doesn't feel much like celebrating anymore. While avoiding holiday festivities, Anzu spots a stray dog down the street. A dog that seems to be staring right at her. But when she chases after it, she slips and falls down a ridge, losing consciousness. When she awakes, she’s in the Shinto underworld known as Yomi, a place she’s only heard about in Obaachan’s stories. The stray dog, she finds out, is actually the Gatekeeper of Yomi, and he warns her to return to the human realm before it’s too late. Only, getting home is not as simple as she’d thought. Faced with the nefarious Queen Izanami of Yomi and a world full of creatures she’d once thought weren’t real, the race against the clock is on. She must break a curse, free the spirits of other lost children, and reach the gate home before sunrise…or be stuck in Yomi forever.

Besties: Work It Out (The World of Click)

Besties: Work It Out by Kayla Miller; Kristina Luu (Illustrator); Jeffrey Canino
Call Number: J 741.5 MIL
Publication Date: 2021-10-19
Meet Beth and Chanda, two stylish best friends on their way to building their fashion empire! An unexpected business opportunity presents itself when the girls are asked to dogsit at Ms. Langford's luxurious house while she’s away, but it quickly turns into a disaster after an accident leaves one of Ms. Langford’s prized possessions in pieces. Now Beth and Chanda have to take on as many odd jobs as they can in order to afford a replacement. Car washing, book sales, interior decorating—you name it, Beth and Chanda are there! Will they be able to patch up their mistake in time?

Continental Drifter

Continental Drifter by Kathy MacLeod
Call Number: J 741.5 MAC
Publication Date: 2024-04-02
With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok, where she’s secretly counting the days till summer vacation. That’s when her family travels for twenty-four hours straight to finally arrive in a tiny seaside town in Maine. Kathy loves Maine’s idyllic beauty and all the exotic delicacies she can’t get back home, like clam chowder and blueberry pie. But no matter how hard she tries, she struggles to fit in. She doesn’t look like the other kids in this
rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a place where she truly belongs, but she’s not sure if it’s in America, Thailand . . . or anywhere.

Dog Trouble

Dog Trouble by Kristin Varner
Call Number: J 741.5 VAR
Publication Date: 2024-10-29
Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old building, it’s the last straw. It’s decided: Ash will spend some time away from the city, at his dad’s place on Ferncliff Island. That's bad enough, but his parents are also making him do community service at the local animal shelter! Ash isn't a dog person, but as he bonds with the pups at the shelter―especially Cooper, a clever, fun-loving pointer that gives sloppy kisses―he starts to see that maybe his time on Ferncliff Island isn’t a total loss.

Fake Chinese Sounds

Fake Chinese Sounds by Jing Jing Tsong (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 TSO
ISBN: 9780525553434
Publication Date: 2024-04-30
Between homework, studying, and Chinese school, Měi Yīng’s summer is shaping up to be a boring one. Her only bright spots are practice with her soccer team, the Divas, and the time spent with her năi nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Měi Yīng’s Mandarin isn’t the best and Năi Nai doesn’t speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guōtiē together and doing tai chi in the mornings. By the end of the summer, Měi Yīng is sad to see Năi Nai go—she’s the complete opposite of Měi Yīng serious professor mother—but excited to start fifth grade. Until new kid Sid starts making her the butt of racist jokes. Her best friend, Kirra, says to ignore him, but does everyone else’s silence about the harassment mean they’re also ignoring Sid . . . or her? As Sid’s bullying fuels Měi Yīng's feelings of invisibility, she must learn to reclaim her identity and her voice.

Gamerville

Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 CHR
Publication Date: 2024-07-16
Max Lightning is howling at the moon—he’s finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Reset. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun—a shock to the system for a lone wolf like Max. Can Max escape Camp Reset and level up at Gamerville, or has he finally played his last match?

The Girl Who Sang

The Girl Who Sang by Estelle Nadel; Sammy Savos; Bethany Strout
Call Number: J 741.5 NAD
Publication Date: 2024-01-23
Born to a Jewish family in a small Polish village, Estelle Nadel―then known as Enia Feld―was just seven years old when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939. Once a vibrant child with a song for every occasion, Estelle would eventually lose her voice as, over the next five years, she would survive the deaths of their mother, father, their eldest brother and sister, and countless others. A child at the mercy of her neighbors during a terrifying time in history, The Girl Who Sang is an enthralling first-hand account of Estelle's fight for survival during World War II. She would weather loss, betrayal, near-execution, and spend two years away from the warmth of the sun―all before the age of eleven. And once the war was over, Estelle would walk barefoot across European borders and find remnants of home in an Austrian displaced persons camp before finally crossing the Atlantic to arrive in New York City―a young woman carrying the unseen scars of war.

Hoops

Hoops: a Graphic Novel by Matt Tavares (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 TAV
Publication Date: 2023-03-14
It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls’ basketball team is in their rookie season. Despite being undefeated, they practice at night in the elementary school and play to empty bleachers. Unlike the boys’ team, the Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away games and no uniforms, much less a laundry service. They make their own uniforms out of T-shirts and electrical tape. And with help from a committed female coach, they push through to improbable victory after improbable victory. Illustrated in full color, this story about the ongoing battle of women striving for equality in sports rings with honesty, bravery, and heart.

Little Monarchs

Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case
Call Number: J 741.5 CAS
Publication Date: 2022-04-05
It’s been fifty years since a sun shift wiped out nearly all mammal life across the earth. Towns and cities are abandoned relics, autonomous machines maintain roadways, and the world is slowly being reclaimed by nature. Isolated pockets of survivors keep to themselves in underground sites, hiding from the lethal sunlight by day and coming above ground at night. 10-year-old Elvie and her caretaker, Flora, a biologist, are the only two humans who can survive during daylight because Flora made an incredible discovery – a way to make an antidote to sun sickness using the scales from monarch butterfly wings. Unfortunately, it can only be made in small quantities and has a short shelf life.

Next Stop

Next Stop by Debbie Fong
Call Number: J 741.5 FON
Publication Date: 2024-03-19
Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents’ decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won’t admit she believes in it, but she’s holding on to hope that the waters may hold the answer to mending her broken family. The trip is much more than the final stop. The friendships that Pia makes along the way are just as valuable as the destination itself. Next Stop explores grief, resilience, and learning how to laugh again. Debbie Fong weaves together an incredibly strong debut filled with humor and heart, with a splash of mystery and magic.

Plain Jane and The Mermaid

Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol
Call Number: J 741.5 BRO
Publication Date: 2024-05-07
Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It’s a good plan! Or it would’ve been, if he wasn’t kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fiancé. But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do?

Sink or Swim

Sink or Swim by Veronica Agarwal; Lee Durfey-Lavoie
Call Number: J 741.5 DUR
Publication Date: 2024-06-04
Bouncing back from a broken arm should be no big deal—but when Ty spends a month off the swim team the thought of getting back in the water is suddenly not as fun as it used to be. After weeks of ignoring his friends, Ty isn't sure how to connect with them again in summer camp. They used to have swim team together but after so long without swimming he's out of shape and afraid of failing in front of them. With his friendships fracturing, will Ty be able to gain confidence in himself and fix everything before it's too late?

The Squad

The Squad: a Graphic Novel (the Tryout #2) by Christina Soontornvat; Joanna Cacao (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 SOO
Publication Date: 2024-11-12
It's eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her first crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns her parents' marriage is collapsing. Suddenly, her family, her future, and her identity seem in total freefall. Can she keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends by Francine Pascal; Claudia Aguirre (Illustrator); Nicole Andelfinger (Adapted by)
Call Number: J 741.5 AND
Publication Date: 2022-11-01
Jessica and Elizabeth have always been inseparable twins, but starting middle school means a chance for new beginnings! Elizabeth is excited to organize a school newspaper, but Jessica is more interested in joining the exclusive Unicorn Club. What will happen when the twins realize they might not be as alike as they thought? Middle school is hard enough, but with these twins each dealing with becoming their own person--will they be able to stay friends at the same time?

Timid

Timid: a Graphic Novel by Jonathan Todd (Illustrator)
Call Number: J 741.5 TOD
Publication Date: 2024-04-02
Cecil Hall and his family have just moved from Florida to Massachusetts, near Boston. Cecil is anxious about making friends because he doesn't know where he'll fit in. His older sister, Leah, thinks he should befriend the other black kids at his new school, but Cecil isn't sure how he’d go about doing that. He wants to be known for his comics-making talent, anyway. But the few kids who are impressed by Cecil's art aren’t always nice to him. When one of his drawings is misused and gets him into serious trouble, can Cecil stand up for himself and figure out who his real friends are?

Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back

Uprooted by Ruth Chan
Call Number: J 741.5 CHA
Publication Date: 2024-09-10
Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn’t love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it’s not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn’t good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth’s dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can be strong. Gradually, she puts down roots, knowing that home will always be where her heart is.

Elementary Summer Reading 2025: Graphic Novels

Reading Graphic Novels

Recommended for Grades K-3rd

Titles Below Recommended for Grades K-3rd:

Apple of My Pie

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8: Karen's Sleepover

Batcat

The Big Bad Fox

Bird & Squirrel on the Run!

Catwad: You're Making Me Six

Comics Squad: Lunch!

Dog Man: Big Jim Begins

Donut Feed The Squirrels

Dungeon Critters

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza (The First Cat in Space, 1)

Gnome and Rat

Hilo Book 11: The Great Space Iguana

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T: Wild Ghost Chase

Pizza & Taco: Rock Out!

Sue & Tai-Chan #1

Super Boba Café (Book 1)

Super Pancake #1

Super Potato #1

Recommended for Grades 4th-6th

Titles Below Recommended for Grades 4th-6th:

All is Nat Lost

All the Lovely Bad Ones Graphic Novel: A Ghost Story

Anzu and the Realm of Darkness

Besties: Work It Out (The World of Click)

Continental Drifter

Dog Trouble

Fake Chinese Sounds

Gamerville

The Girl Who Sang

Hoops

Little Monarchs

Next Stop

Plain Jane and The Mermaid

Sink or Swim

The Squad

Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends

Timid

Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back