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December 19, 2022 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids

Let's celebrate the comics that do a particularly good job. The cream of the crop! Delightful from start to finish, and very different. We've post-apocalyptic hellscapes, hair pride, space cats, OCD, dog walkers, you name it!

July 22, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega, ill. Rose Bousamra

Balancing its messaging with great storytelling, character development, and the magic trick of making a mother character both the antagonist and loving, Frizzy is a roller coaster ride of emotions in a single, simple, quick to read little package.

December 30, 2021 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Comics and Graphic Novels for Kids

We don't go halfsies on the comics around here. Here is what may well be called an epic post of comics published for kids in the year 2021.

Review of the Day: Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, ill. Stephanie Yue

January 21, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Created by the crackerjack team of Venable and Yue, this daring duo introduces the world to small, furry New York City superheroes and the catsitter that gets caught up in the action.

Review of the Day: A Cat Story by Ursula Murray Husted

July 29, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Gorgeously wrought and tenderly rendered, this feels like a labor of love that will snuggle itself deep into the hearts and minds of kids everywhere. Regardless of whether or not you even like cats, you will find much to admire and love (not necessarily in that order) in this gutsy little book.