Graphic novels (comic-strip books) for beginner readers

Max has just moved to Animal Island where there are lots of new friends – including a chaffy. But Chaffy is lost! Can you help Max find Chaffy? This very young, colourful graphic novel series is brilliantly interactive and full of fun.

Humphrey the egg isn’t allowed to do anything energetic – especially not climb walls. But when he and his new friend are locked in the park, he has to escape somehow! A very funny graphic novel that will have children giggling out loud. 

Rot the mutant potato claims that he’s the Greatest in the World, but his grumpy big brother, Snot, disagrees and challenges him to an epic contest to determine which of them is the best. This comic-strip chapter book is full of witty illustrations and quirky humour.  

Pablo and Splash are two penguins who’ve accidentally time-travelled to the Cretaceous period! Can they get home to the icy Antarctic before they’re eaten by dinosaurs? A funny colour graphic novel for newly confident readers. 

As Froggy sets off to explore the big wide pond, he is determined to embrace every adventure that comes his way – even the perilous ones! Silly, imaginative and with friendship firmly at its core, this quirky comic book tale is full of humour.

Can Cosmo get back to his spaceship? A comic book full of space adventure and aliens – flip the book to read the rest of the story upside down! 

Gerald the elephant thinks that pigs make him sneeze, but his best friend is a pig! What is he to do? A very funny simple story told in speech bubbles – perfect for beginner readers.

Butter the cat and Crackers the dog are very happy, until their human comes home with a new puppy… A fun colour graphic novel, the first in a series, perfect for young readers and pet owners.

Bumble and Snug have teamed up with a unicorn! But when the unicorn creates chaos with too much magical ​‘help’, the friends must find a way to still have fun, but consider others. Fantastic fun.

Join three friends in their hilarious, wacky adventure!

Aimed specifically at early readers, this super-fun colourful and accessible story will appeal to young gamers, and any child who enjoys simple yet engaging books.

Lil’ Petey the cat and Molly the tadpole have started the Cat Kid Comic Club – for kids that love to draw comics! This lovely, funny story about working together also has some great tips for aspiring illustrators and comic makers.

Dog Man, created by Captain Underpants’ Dav Pilkey, is a comic masterclass, perfect for the surreal sense of humour of the average six- to nine-year-old.

Narwhal and Jelly are the best of friends – but when Jelly persuades Narwhal to try peanut butter for the first time ever, it’s a life-changing event for Narwhal as he becomes obsessed with the fabulous new flavour sensation! These quirky comic strips are perfect for younger children looking for something a bit unusual.

Amelia and Webster must find out who is stealing objects from the museum – and why. Action-packed fun told in a comic strip style with bold colour illustrations. 

Stanley the Detective dog is brought out of retirement for one last intriguing case in this highly illustrated and hilarious mystery story. 

The mischievous Mubbles live in peace on the Isle of Smile until a mysterious delivery begins to cause chaos. Liz Pichon’s first graphic novel for younger readers is a huge amount of silly fun! 

How can the squirrels get an endless supply of cookies? They have a plan! A funny graphic novel for newly confident readers. 

Join a gang of deep sea creatures as they embark on four hilarious adventures in this vibrantly illustrated graphic novel for younger readers from Aoife Dooley. 

Special Agent Moose (‘Anonymoose’) is probably the best (worst) secret agent out there. He’s an excellent master of disguise with a fondness for chocolate milk – shaken, not stirred, like all good spies – but he can sometimes find himself in sticky situations. Together with his wiser (more sensible) sidekick Owlfred, Agent Moose is on the case to find a missing witness. Woodland HQ has reported that a turtle has disappeared after another agent, Camo the Chameleon, solved his 100^th case.

When Bumble and Snug accidentally give away a valuable diamond, the future of Bugbopolis is at risk – can they work together to solve the problem? A really fun, colourful graphic novel.

Mango and Brash, two alligator detectives, have an assignment to go undercover at Batter Down bakery when chef Gustavo Mustachio goes missing – and when a customer orders a person-sized birthday cake, the mystery deepens!

Young scientist Nova invents a plastic-eating organism named Chomp to solve the problem of plastic waste – but Chomp soon causes chaos. This lively science-fiction graphic novel is full of humour and bursting with vibrant, glossy artwork.