tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post3885742538913900448..comments2024-01-02T07:48:42.623-05:00Comments on Comics And...Other Imaginary Tales: Best Graphic NovelsJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00352163584546054887noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-76837159856467199412010-07-20T16:39:16.258-04:002010-07-20T16:39:16.258-04:00Lee makes a good point about letting kids have the...Lee makes a good point about letting kids have their "own" comics to love. That's the best way to get them to really enjoy them (like we did before we realized how valuable they were).<br /><br />While a 3-year old may destroy an Owly graphic novel (however, they seem pretty durable to me), the best thing is to have them "read" it to you. There aren't words true, but even a 3-year old can follow what's going on. It's a great pre-reading exercise - ask them questions about what is happening panel to panel. Owly is a very emotional book and on the surface seems pretty simple (happy, sad, mad), which kids will certainly understand. For adults you see the more complex issues of rejection, loneliness, etc. It's not just "good", it's OUTSTANDING.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894454259041852707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-81056677812691116292010-07-20T08:16:49.561-04:002010-07-20T08:16:49.561-04:00I've thought about this and I recommend Olivia...I've thought about this and I recommend Olivia, Clifford, and even Click, Clack, Moo, which are all books targeted for 3 yr old.<br /><br />Bone is too old for a 3 yr old, and too scary at points. <br /><br />Owly is good but it doesn't have words, and it's a paperback meaning if you let the child have the book, there's a good chance they will destroy it. <br /><br />I know it's hard because you want to introduce children to comics as soon as possible but 3 is really young.<br /><br />In the short term, I recommend going to the local comic store and buying a stack of old Richie Rich, Casper, Hot Stuff, the old Marvel Star Comics line, Millie the Model (for girls), Bugs Bunny, and any other 50/60's funny animal book and leave a stack easily accessible. I used to keep a stack of old books in my room that the kids could pick from whenever they wanted. Sorta like a comics library. The child can pick the books that appeal to them, and if they get loved (ie; destroyed) who cares, there isn't a real investment.<br /><br />Ask the comic store to swing you a deal and you can probably get books for $1 each. They are in demand and will be happy to move the stock.<br /><br />Give me a week and I'll see what else I can find.Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-71914919319488729962010-07-19T06:37:11.397-04:002010-07-19T06:37:11.397-04:00Mouse Guard as mentioned in the post - I've ha...Mouse Guard as mentioned in the post - I've had several friends with very young kids who love it. Egg Story.<br /><br />The first three Bone books - scholastic publishes them in color. <br /><br />There are a few children's comics out there at books stores (in the kids section) like Warriors which I've heard good things about but haven't tried yet. So I'd check out a Barnes and Noble over a regular comic book store for a child that young.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840270045390557504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-18240088740759324002010-07-18T19:33:18.178-04:002010-07-18T19:33:18.178-04:00rjblakel--
OWLY -- www.andyrunton.com
It'll ...rjblakel--<br /><br />OWLY -- www.andyrunton.com<br /><br />It'll be on my list when I get around to it!Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894454259041852707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-78377312794697774732010-07-18T18:31:13.280-04:002010-07-18T18:31:13.280-04:00Can you guys recommend any graphic novels appropri...Can you guys recommend any graphic novels appropriate for a 3 year old? I've been mixing in comic books into his bedtime reading, but I'm getting sick of the standard Mickey Mouse crap.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296906586622971655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-11819464920967166182010-07-18T17:14:12.543-04:002010-07-18T17:14:12.543-04:00If you're interested in graphic novels for you...If you're interested in graphic novels for younger readers, take a look at www.campfire.co.in or get in touch with me - andrew@campfire.co.iinAndy Doddhttp://www.campfire.co.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33311991.post-12366487008974826722010-07-16T16:54:53.246-04:002010-07-16T16:54:53.246-04:00Good choices!!!!!Good choices!!!!!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352163584546054887noreply@blogger.com