Plus comic books and graphic novels are the books kids come back to over and over again making them an excellent choice for reluctant or struggling readers.īelow you’ll find twenty one of the best comic books for kids, including a combination of well known and loved classics alongside newer, contemporary strips (with the classic comic strips, I’ve really tried to focus on those that have stood the test of time content wise).Īnd if you’d like to springboard you child’s love of comics into longer form content, you can’t go past introducing them to graphic novels.

and these same elements can support readers to develop a range of important reading skills including inferring meaning and strengthening vocabulary.

While they often receive a bad wrap as the lesser cousin to picture and chapter books, the fun, visual elements of comic books make them an engaging reading choice for readers of all ages and ability levels.

Inside: 21 of the best comic books for kids ages 6 to 13 years, including cool classics and newer titles.

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