School may be out for summer but that doesn’t mean reading stops! Celebrate the summer with some of recommended graphic novel reads for kids. Whether it is an old favorite in a new format (hello, Grumpy Monkey and Last Kids on Earth), the next book in an already favorite series (hooray for more Cardboard Kingdom and Aster books) or a new favorite (we highly recommend you check out Ham Helsing), there are books to keep every type of reader entertained.
Summer Must Reads- Graphic Novels for Kids
By Portia Turner | July 13 2021 | Children'sBlog
A Graphic Novel
9780593306017
This graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. Features hilarious dialogue, multiple panels per page, and a longer storyline to keep kids laughing all the way to the end!
$10.99 US
Jun 29, 2021
6 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
88 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 7-10 years
The Graphic Novel
9780593126318
A graphic novel adaptation of the beloved, bestselling Newbery Honor-winning novel.
$20.99 US
Jun 29, 2021
5-1/2 x 8
Hardcover
256 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 8-12 years
(A Graphic Novel)
9781984896827
Two friends: one big, one little. One old, one young. One grumpy, one cheerful. Both: MONSTERS! From the author of Crabapple Trouble comes a sweet and fun-filled chapter-book graphic novel, with a charming cast of adorable monsters.
$12.99 US
Jun 22, 2021
6-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
272 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 4-8 years
9780593205440
Dog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters, and bumbling wizards.Matt Braly, creator of Disney's Amphibia, proclaims Kitty Quest is "an absolutely charming story that had me chuckling the whole way through. I couldn't put it down!"
$22.99 US
Jun 15, 2021
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
208 Pages
Razorbill
Age 7-10 years
9780593308912
The monster hunt is on! A rip-roaring graphic novel adventure about the latest in a famous family of vampire-hunting pigs, inspired by legendary monster slayer Van Helsing!
$13.99 US
Jun 01, 2021
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
240 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
Author: Douglas Holgate, Author: Max Brallier, Author: Christopher Mitten, Author: Lorena Alvarez, Author: Anoosha Syed, Author: Xavier Bonet, Author: Jay Cooper
9780593350065
The first ever graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth series—now with over 7 million copies in print! • A Netflix Original series
$13.99 US
Apr 06, 2021
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
208 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
(A Graphic Novel)
9780593121054
A USA TODAY Bestseller! Meet a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE--Max Meow, Cat Crusader--in this purr-fectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny graphic novel series just right for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators!
$14.99 US
Oct 06, 2020
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
240 Pages
Random House Graphic
Age 7-10 years
9780593109076
The first in an early graphic novel series about outgoing Cookie and shy Broccoli as they navigate the ups and downs of starting school—perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!
$12.99 US
Jul 07, 2020
6 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
80 Pages
Dial Books
Age 5-8 years
Tags: Children's, graphic novels
Related articles
February 18 2026 |
AdultsAllBlogChildren'sGeneralPop Culture
Step into the treacherous world of The Traitors with this search-and-find puzzle book based on the Emmy-winning TV sensation! Welcome to The Traitors—where nothing is as it seems. Step inside the world of the most addictive, iconic, and talked-about reality show on the planet. Based on the global TV phenomenon The Traitors, this thrilling search-and-find adventure invites
Read more
February 17 2026 |
AdultsAllBlogChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture
🌱 March 2026 Staff Picks March’s upcoming titles are all about comfort, joy, and self-care with springtime themes to brighten up any display! Help your customers shake off the winter blues and get back into the garden with Mary Berry’s new My Gardening Life, or pair Sourdough Everything with baking accessories to encourage, homemade slow living
Read more