Books kids actually ask for: Dog Man, Bone, Minecraft, Pokemon, and more.
The newest Dog Man, a whole series in one book, and a box set for Minecraft kids.
Dog Man #15: A Sprinkle in Time
This one is for kids 7 to 10 who already read Dog Man. It is the newest book, written and drawn by Dav Pilkey, and it has Grandpa bending time and space while Dog Man and friends deal with the mess. Graphic novels like this read fast and suit kids who skip chapter books. A Dog Man fan will want it first in the stack.
Best for Kids 7 to 10
Bone Vol 1: Out from Boneville
Right for kids 8 to 12 who want a first real fantasy series. Jeff Smith's book follows three Bone cousins who get lost in a desert and end up in a valley full of strange creatures. It is book one, so a kid can start from the beginning and keep going. A good pick for a young reader you want hooked on graphic novels.
Best for Kids 8 to 12
Minecraft Boxed Set (Graphic Novels)
A good fit for Minecraft kids who also like to read. The box holds all three volumes of the first Minecraft graphic novel set, written by Sfé R. Monster and drawn by Sarah Graley, about Tyler and his friends. It also comes with a Minecraft poster by Graley. Three books and a poster make a gift that looks like more than it costs.
Best for Minecraft kids
Single books kids love.
Minecraft: Bite-Size Builds 4-Book Boxed Set
Made for kids who spend their free time building in Minecraft. The box holds four books with over 80 builds, each with exploded views and step by step pictures, from submarines to a ramen shop. Kids can follow along in the game and then make up their own. It gives a gamer something to read and do that is not on a screen, which parents tend to appreciate.
Best for Minecraft kids
Avatar Aang: The Art of the Movie (Hardcover)
For Avatar fans of any age who want to see how the new movie was made. This hardcover from Ramin Zahed has concept art, character designs, and new locations, with insights from creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and director Lauren Montgomery. It is a book to flip through together. A parent can pick this up for a fan and end up reading it too.
Best for Avatar fans
Avatar: Team Avatar Treasury Boxed Set
Made for Avatar: The Last Airbender fans who want more stories. The box holds three graphic novels written by Faith Erin Hicks, starring Katara, Toph, and Suki. Katara joins a pirate crew, Toph opens a metalbending academy, and Suki is stuck in the Boiling Rock. It is a solid gift for a young fan or a grown up one, with original box art on the outside.
Best for Avatar fans
Sonic the Hedgehog: Box Set Vol. 1-3
This box set holds the first three Sonic the Hedgehog graphic novels, the stories that launched the comic series, in one slipcase. Ian Flynn writes, and Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, and Evan Stanley handle the art. Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles take on Dr. Eggman's robots across the globe. It's an easy way to turn a kid who plays Sonic into a kid who reads Sonic.
Best for The young Sonic fan ready for comics
Percy Jackson: The Titan's Curse Deluxe Collector's Ed
For Percy Jackson fans who already know the story and want a nicer copy. This is the deluxe collector's edition of The Titan's Curse. It makes a good shelf piece for a reader who has been following the series. Grandparents and aunts who are not sure what to buy can ask for the series by name and get the right book.
Best for Percy Jackson fans
D&D Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set 2
Aimed at kids 10 and up who are just starting with Dungeons & Dragons. The box has four illustrated guides, covering monsters, dragons, places, and magic items, written by Jim Zub and others. They are paperbacks, so they fit in a backpack. It gives a new player plenty to read and plenty of ideas before the first game night.
Best for Kids starting D&D, ages 10 and up
Godzilla's 70th Anniversary (Hardcover)
For Godzilla fans. This hardcover marks 70 years of the monster with an anthology of nine stories by creators including Joelle Jones, James Stokoe, and Matt Frank. The tales run from the American Old West to modern Tokyo, and it includes a reprint of the Best of Godzilla one shot. A hardcover that suits a longtime monster movie fan.
Best for Godzilla fans
Small books and stocking stuffers.
Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier
For Raina Telgemeier readers who want to know how the books get made. This one covers her childhood and the creation of Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts, and includes rare artwork and an interview. It grew out of a museum exhibition at Ohio State. A kid who reads her books over and over will like seeing what is behind them.
Best for Raina fans
Pokemon Legendary Stained Glass (Klutz)
Good for kids who like to make things and love Pokemon. This Klutz kit lets them color 18 stained glass style sun catchers of Legendary Pokemon on vellum, using the double tipped markers in the box, then hang them in a window. There is also an oversized poster to color. It keeps a kid busy for an afternoon and leaves something to show for it.
Best for Kids who like to make things
Good for kids 7 to 10 who like funny superhero comics. Dav Pilkey wrote and drew this one, and it brings back the Space Cuties From Space while Dog Man, Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles try to sort out a changed city. It also has the animated Flip-O-Ramas the series is known for. Easy to hand to a kid who has caught up on the series.
Best for Kids 7 to 10
Wings of Fire Legends: Darkstalker GN
For kids who already love the Wings of Fire dragon books. This graphic novel version of Darkstalker, drawn by Jake Parker from Tui T. Sutherland's story, follows a young animus prince, a NightWing, and the dragon who changes everything. It is a quicker read than the prose novels. A fan of the series gets to see a favorite character in full color.
Best for Wings of Fire fans
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