Children's Graphic Novels: Based on Popular Books

Sometimes, we love a book/series so much that we want to continue engaging with its characters and plots long after the author penned its final chapter. What then do you do in that case? One fantastic solution is to look into whether your favorite book/series has a graphic novel adaptation. Graphic novel retellings of popular series and classic novels are a great way to keep children engaged with characters and stories that they enjoyed when reading the original print material. It also, as discussed on the "What Are Graphic Novels," page, provides children with the chance to further develop critical reading skills through the use of illustration.

On the other hand, if your child prefers graphic novels, they can act as a bridge between these titles and their original counterpart! As a book series ages, it sometimes becomes harder to get younger children to want to read it. Starting with the graphic novel version can be a way for parents and teachers to introduce their children/students to these characters and stories. Whatever your reason for choosing a graphic novel retelling, these books provide greater access to works of literature that may have otherwise stayed on the shelf.