Here are our favorite graphic novels for kids. Check out these recommendations for your children, whether they are already graphic novel fans or brand new to the genre.
Updated March 2025
Graphic novels are super popular right now, and with good reason. They combine visual storytelling with interesting conversations, plots, and character development. And they appeal to both reluctant and advanced readers alike.
They also help with reading confidence, improve comprehension, and bring emotions and action to life in a way that feels more like a movie or comic strip. Plus, with stories about friendship, adventure, and humor, there’s something for every kind of reader!
Here are some of our favorite graphic novels for kids aged 8 to 10. We hope your kids find something on this list that looks interesting, because it is always fun discovering a new series of books to read!
Graphic Novel Series for Kids
- Zita The Spacegirl series by Ben Hatke
- Phoebe and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson
- Lumberjanes series by ND Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, illustrated by Gus A Allen
- Kristy’s Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier (Adapter, Illustrator), Ann M. Martin (Author)
- Karen’s Witch (Baby-Sitters Little Sister) by Katy Farina (Adapter, Illustrator), Ann M. Martin (Author)
- Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel (Magic Tree House Graphic Novels) by Jenny Laird and Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews
- 5 Worlds series by Mark Siegel, Alexis Siegel, Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller, and Boya Sun
- Smile | Sisters | Drama by Raina Telgemeier
- Knife’s Edge | Compass South by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock
- The Tea Dragon Society | The Tea Dragon Festival by Katie O’Neill
- Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton
- Sunny Rolls the Dice series by Jennifer and Matthew Holm
- Animal Rescue Friends by Gina Loveless, Meika Hashimoto, illustrated by Genevieve Kote
- Mighty Jack series by Ken Hatke
- I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis, illustrated by Haus Studio
- Unicorn & Yeti series by Heather Ayris Burnell
- CatStronauts series by Drew Brockington
- Pizza and Taco series by Stephen Shaskan
Stand Alone Graphic Novels for Kids
- Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo
- Snapdragon by Kat Leyh
- Cici’s Journal by Joris Chamblain and Aurelie Neyret
- El Deafo by Cece Bell
- Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
- A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L’Engle, illustrated by Hope Larson
- Bug Boys: Outside and Beyond by Laura Knetzger
- The Big Bad Fox by Benjamin Renner
- Squished: A Graphic Novel by Megan Wagner Lloyd, illustrated by Michelle Mee Nutter
We hope you and your readers find some new favorites in this list!
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