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Genre Guide

Whimsical and enchanting fantasy graphic novels for kids

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Sometimes readers need a little escape into worlds of magic and beauty (if the story is funny and adventurous, that's just a bonus). This is an SFPL librarian selected collection of graphic novels that are cute and full of magical creatures that will make you smile.

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24 items

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The Sprite and the Gardener

The Sprite and the Gardener

by Abrego, Rii

Book - 2021

This was a cute book! The art is very pretty and the story was short but sweet. The book is about a fairy named Wisteria trying to help grow a human’s garden. This was a cute book! The art is very pretty and the story was short but sweet. The book is about a fairy named Wisteria trying to help grow a human’s garden. Show less

This was a cute book! The art is very pretty and the story was short but sweet. The book is about a fairy named Wisteria trying to help grow a human’s garden. This was a cute book! The art is very pretty and the story was short but sweet. The book is about a fairy named Wisteria trying to help grow a human’s garden. Show less

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Bee and PuppyCat

Bee and PuppyCat

Volume One

by Allegri, Natasha

Book - 2015

A quirky new take on the magical girl genre with Bee, the forever unemployed main character who can’t seem to figure out life, and the mysterious PuppyCat, a stray...whatever it is…that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. A quirky new take on the magical girl genre with Bee, the forever unemployed main character who can’t seem to figure out life, and the mysterious PuppyCat, a stray...whatever it is…that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. Show less

A quirky new take on the magical girl genre with Bee, the forever unemployed main character who can’t seem to figure out life, and the mysterious PuppyCat, a stray...whatever it is…that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. A quirky new take on the magical girl genre with Bee, the forever unemployed main character who can’t seem to figure out life, and the mysterious PuppyCat, a stray...whatever it is…that she stumbled across who has a powerful secret. Show less

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Nightlights

Nightlights

by Alvarez, Lorena

Book - 2016

Sandy is a young artist who would much rather draw than pay attention to school lessons or do homework. Her inspiration comes by way of a delightful metap...Show more Sandy is a young artist who would much rather draw than pay attention to school lessons or do homework. Her inspiration comes by way of a delightful metaphor—she catches balls of light before she falls asleep, dreams of adorable and unearthly creatures and landscapes, and then draws them when she wakes up. These dreamscapes continue in Sandy’s waking hours, though, interfering with more “important” things in life. Look for part 2, Hicotea. Show less

Sandy is a young artist who would much rather draw than pay attention to school lessons or do homework. Her inspiration comes by way of a delightful metap...Show more Sandy is a young artist who would much rather draw than pay attention to school lessons or do homework. Her inspiration comes by way of a delightful metaphor—she catches balls of light before she falls asleep, dreams of adorable and unearthly creatures and landscapes, and then draws them when she wakes up. These dreamscapes continue in Sandy’s waking hours, though, interfering with more “important” things in life. Look for part 2, Hicotea. Show less

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Churro and the magician

Churro and the magician

by Caba, Gas̤tn

Book - 2018

Chaos ensues when Churro accidentally gets a magicians wand and begins transforming things with magic. The wordless format lends itself to inspire kids' imaginations. Chaos ensues when Churro accidentally gets a magicians wand and begins transforming things with magic. The wordless format lends itself to inspire kids' imaginations. Show less

Chaos ensues when Churro accidentally gets a magicians wand and begins transforming things with magic. The wordless format lends itself to inspire kids' imaginations. Chaos ensues when Churro accidentally gets a magicians wand and begins transforming things with magic. The wordless format lends itself to inspire kids' imaginations. Show less

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Over the Garden Wall

Over the Garden Wall

Volume One

by Campbell, Jim

Book - 2017

The book is comprised of two short stories. The first one is a fairly fun and simple one about Greg having strange adventurous dreams and finding a way ba...Show more The book is comprised of two short stories. The first one is a fairly fun and simple one about Greg having strange adventurous dreams and finding a way back into the Unknown with his frog's (AKA Jason Funderberker) help. He goes on a quest to find the mysterious long-lost hero of the mole kingdom. The second story is a long, wordy, deep and thoughtful story about the woodsman's daughter that is really dark and unrelated to the first story. It seems to make more sense to people to have watched the show. Show less

The book is comprised of two short stories. The first one is a fairly fun and simple one about Greg having strange adventurous dreams and finding a way ba...Show more The book is comprised of two short stories. The first one is a fairly fun and simple one about Greg having strange adventurous dreams and finding a way back into the Unknown with his frog's (AKA Jason Funderberker) help. He goes on a quest to find the mysterious long-lost hero of the mole kingdom. The second story is a long, wordy, deep and thoughtful story about the woodsman's daughter that is really dark and unrelated to the first story. It seems to make more sense to people to have watched the show. Show less

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Housecat Trouble

Housecat Trouble

1

by Dickerson, Mason

Book - 2022

A kitten has gotten themselves in a heap of trouble after ignoring their instincts! Can a team of grown-up cats help Buster save his house from baddie spirits taking over? This bubbly graphic novel will have you rooting for the kitties! A kitten has gotten themselves in a heap of trouble after ignoring their instincts! Can a team of grown-up cats help Buster save his house from baddie spirits taking over? This bubbly graphic novel will have you rooting for the kitties! Show less

A kitten has gotten themselves in a heap of trouble after ignoring their instincts! Can a team of grown-up cats help Buster save his house from baddie spirits taking over? This bubbly graphic novel will have you rooting for the kitties! A kitten has gotten themselves in a heap of trouble after ignoring their instincts! Can a team of grown-up cats help Buster save his house from baddie spirits taking over? This bubbly graphic novel will have you rooting for the kitties! Show less

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Kitty Sweet Tooth

Kitty Sweet Tooth

1

by Denson, Abby

Book - 2021

Fun, inventive story and fantastic graphics. Kids will be delighted with Kitty Sweet Tooth. The details in the pictures will have kids pouring over them. Fun, inventive story and fantastic graphics. Kids will be delighted with Kitty Sweet Tooth. The details in the pictures will have kids pouring over them. Show less

Fun, inventive story and fantastic graphics. Kids will be delighted with Kitty Sweet Tooth. The details in the pictures will have kids pouring over them. Fun, inventive story and fantastic graphics. Kids will be delighted with Kitty Sweet Tooth. The details in the pictures will have kids pouring over them. Show less

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Song of the Court

Song of the Court

by Farina, Katy

Book - 2020

This book is perfect for young readers. The larger panels and just the right amount of text combined with the stunning illustrations really draw readers i...Show more This book is perfect for young readers. The larger panels and just the right amount of text combined with the stunning illustrations really draw readers into Arietta's dilemma as she tries to balance her newly found passion for playing the violin verses her duty to her garden. In a charming world where the characters are all cute animals, readers will fall in love with the story and hope that the author makes more in a series! Show less

This book is perfect for young readers. The larger panels and just the right amount of text combined with the stunning illustrations really draw readers i...Show more This book is perfect for young readers. The larger panels and just the right amount of text combined with the stunning illustrations really draw readers into Arietta's dilemma as she tries to balance her newly found passion for playing the violin verses her duty to her garden. In a charming world where the characters are all cute animals, readers will fall in love with the story and hope that the author makes more in a series! Show less

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Help Us! Great Warrior

Help Us! Great Warrior

by Flores, Madeleine

Book - 2016

Help Us! Great Warrior is about a very powerful (but deceptively tiny) Great Warrior who protects her village from evil-doers and looks rad while doing it...Show more Help Us! Great Warrior is about a very powerful (but deceptively tiny) Great Warrior who protects her village from evil-doers and looks rad while doing it! Possessing great strength and even greater self-confidence, she’s ready to kick some butts and save everyone, especially hunks/pals/handsome skeletons. But Great Warrior has a secret...and will her friends stand by her side when they find it out? Show less

Help Us! Great Warrior is about a very powerful (but deceptively tiny) Great Warrior who protects her village from evil-doers and looks rad while doing it...Show more Help Us! Great Warrior is about a very powerful (but deceptively tiny) Great Warrior who protects her village from evil-doers and looks rad while doing it! Possessing great strength and even greater self-confidence, she’s ready to kick some butts and save everyone, especially hunks/pals/handsome skeletons. But Great Warrior has a secret...and will her friends stand by her side when they find it out? Show less

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Lemon Bird Can Help!

Lemon Bird Can Help!

by Ganucheau, Paulina

Book - 2022

Lemon Bird and Pupkin are joined by a cast of delightful fellow fruit and veg friends on their travel back home together. At its core this comic is a swee...Show more Lemon Bird and Pupkin are joined by a cast of delightful fellow fruit and veg friends on their travel back home together. At its core this comic is a sweet, comforting reminder that believing in yourself and choosing to see the good in others even when they may do something to hurt your feelings is the best way to take on the world. Show less

Lemon Bird and Pupkin are joined by a cast of delightful fellow fruit and veg friends on their travel back home together. At its core this comic is a swee...Show more Lemon Bird and Pupkin are joined by a cast of delightful fellow fruit and veg friends on their travel back home together. At its core this comic is a sweet, comforting reminder that believing in yourself and choosing to see the good in others even when they may do something to hurt your feelings is the best way to take on the world. Show less

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The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess

by Gauld, Tom

Book - 2021

The two siblings are the best of friends but become separated when the princess gets accidentally thrown away, prompting the robot to search for his siste...Show more The two siblings are the best of friends but become separated when the princess gets accidentally thrown away, prompting the robot to search for his sister and bring her back home. The illustrations were wonderful, and the story of family members connection to one another cannot be repeated enough. The characters are easy to relate to and even for the very young they are fanciful and real. Show less

The two siblings are the best of friends but become separated when the princess gets accidentally thrown away, prompting the robot to search for his siste...Show more The two siblings are the best of friends but become separated when the princess gets accidentally thrown away, prompting the robot to search for his sister and bring her back home. The illustrations were wonderful, and the story of family members connection to one another cannot be repeated enough. The characters are easy to relate to and even for the very young they are fanciful and real. Show less

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The Flower Garden

The Flower Garden

by Kurilla, Renée

Book - 2022

**** Friend Tess and Anna fall into an enchanting world undergroud after waiting for flowers to grow. This charming graphic novel will make you want to grow flowers and help the bees! **** Friend Tess and Anna fall into an enchanting world undergroud after waiting for flowers to grow. This charming graphic novel will make you want to grow flowers and help the bees! Show less

**** Friend Tess and Anna fall into an enchanting world undergroud after waiting for flowers to grow. This charming graphic novel will make you want to grow flowers and help the bees! **** Friend Tess and Anna fall into an enchanting world undergroud after waiting for flowers to grow. This charming graphic novel will make you want to grow flowers and help the bees! Show less

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Pilu of the Woods

Pilu of the Woods

by Nguyen, Mai K.

Book - 2019

Such a touching story about love and loss. What a great message for any kids (and adults, honestly) who are struggling to cope with grief and face their o...Show more Such a touching story about love and loss. What a great message for any kids (and adults, honestly) who are struggling to cope with grief and face their own emotions. Absolutely beautiful artwork, and some fun activities and the end that will get kids outside and appreciating nature! Show less

Such a touching story about love and loss. What a great message for any kids (and adults, honestly) who are struggling to cope with grief and face their o...Show more Such a touching story about love and loss. What a great message for any kids (and adults, honestly) who are struggling to cope with grief and face their own emotions. Absolutely beautiful artwork, and some fun activities and the end that will get kids outside and appreciating nature! Show less

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Aquicorn Cove

Aquicorn Cove

by O'Neill, Kay

Book - 2018

This book was a really cute story about relationships that people have with each other and the environment. The topics explored of grief and change, are t...Show more This book was a really cute story about relationships that people have with each other and the environment. The topics explored of grief and change, are told in a fantastic way through wonderful art. Young people will be entranced by the art style and storytelling in this book. Show less

This book was a really cute story about relationships that people have with each other and the environment. The topics explored of grief and change, are t...Show more This book was a really cute story about relationships that people have with each other and the environment. The topics explored of grief and change, are told in a fantastic way through wonderful art. Young people will be entranced by the art style and storytelling in this book. Show less

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The Tea Dragon Society

The Tea Dragon Society

by O'Neill, Katie

Book - 2017

This all-ages graphic novel is like a warm hug from someone you really like and trust. The relationships and magic are more important than the light plot,...Show more This all-ages graphic novel is like a warm hug from someone you really like and trust. The relationships and magic are more important than the light plot, but it's a story about Greta, an apprentice blacksmith, who meets a couple, Hesekiel and Erik, who own a tea shop and care for the small dragons who grow the tea leaves. As of writing this, there are 3 books in the series and you will immediately fall in love with the Tea Dragons and want to read all the stories by this author. Show less

This all-ages graphic novel is like a warm hug from someone you really like and trust. The relationships and magic are more important than the light plot,...Show more This all-ages graphic novel is like a warm hug from someone you really like and trust. The relationships and magic are more important than the light plot, but it's a story about Greta, an apprentice blacksmith, who meets a couple, Hesekiel and Erik, who own a tea shop and care for the small dragons who grow the tea leaves. As of writing this, there are 3 books in the series and you will immediately fall in love with the Tea Dragons and want to read all the stories by this author. Show less

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Garlic & the Vampire

Garlic & the Vampire

by Paulsen, Bree

Book - 2021

A witch has a vegetable farm tended by adorable anthropomorphic vegetables who for the most part, are really good friends with each other. Little Garlic s...Show more A witch has a vegetable farm tended by adorable anthropomorphic vegetables who for the most part, are really good friends with each other. Little Garlic struggles with fears of being small. When a new neighbor has moved in to the lonely castle on the hill, Garlic is selected as the only one who can do something, since it might be a vampire. She is sent off to meet the new neighbor. Can she overcome her fears? Garlic’s struggle with her self-confidence is easily relatable for anyone who has had the same issues. She has supportive friends but it still takes facing a vampire for her to realize her worth. She reluctantly braves a vampire home to save her friends and town but quickly realizes things are not what they seem. Show less

A witch has a vegetable farm tended by adorable anthropomorphic vegetables who for the most part, are really good friends with each other. Little Garlic s...Show more A witch has a vegetable farm tended by adorable anthropomorphic vegetables who for the most part, are really good friends with each other. Little Garlic struggles with fears of being small. When a new neighbor has moved in to the lonely castle on the hill, Garlic is selected as the only one who can do something, since it might be a vampire. She is sent off to meet the new neighbor. Can she overcome her fears? Garlic’s struggle with her self-confidence is easily relatable for anyone who has had the same issues. She has supportive friends but it still takes facing a vampire for her to realize her worth. She reluctantly braves a vampire home to save her friends and town but quickly realizes things are not what they seem. Show less

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Hilda and the Troll

Hilda and the Troll

by Pearson, Luke

Book - 2013

While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sit...Show more While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sits and sketches, she slowly starts to nod off. By the time she wakes up, the troll has totally disappeared and, even worse, Hilda is lost in a snowstorm. On her way home, Hilda befriends a lonely wooden man, and narrowly avoids getting squashed by a lost giant. Show less

While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sit...Show more While on an expedition to illustrate the magical creatures of the mountains around her home, Hilda spots a mountain troll. As the blue-haired explorer sits and sketches, she slowly starts to nod off. By the time she wakes up, the troll has totally disappeared and, even worse, Hilda is lost in a snowstorm. On her way home, Hilda befriends a lonely wooden man, and narrowly avoids getting squashed by a lost giant. Show less

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Dungeon Critters

Dungeon Critters

by Riess, Natalie

Book - 2020

A review from a 9 year old boy: It's really funny with animals and magic. Lots of mythical stuff. It's really funny, it has a tiny bit of a scary part at ...Show more A review from a 9 year old boy: It's really funny with animals and magic. Lots of mythical stuff. It's really funny, it has a tiny bit of a scary part at the end, but not scary-scary. It has great drawings. Most of the book is funny. The characters are very funny. Show less

A review from a 9 year old boy: It's really funny with animals and magic. Lots of mythical stuff. It's really funny, it has a tiny bit of a scary part at ...Show more A review from a 9 year old boy: It's really funny with animals and magic. Lots of mythical stuff. It's really funny, it has a tiny bit of a scary part at the end, but not scary-scary. It has great drawings. Most of the book is funny. The characters are very funny. Show less

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No One Returns From the Enchanted Forest

No One Returns From the Enchanted Forest

by Robinson, Robin

Book - 2021

The story is heartwarming and perfectly encapsulates two different sibling dynamics, warm friendships, and a lovely ending all wrapped up in a wholly crea...Show more The story is heartwarming and perfectly encapsulates two different sibling dynamics, warm friendships, and a lovely ending all wrapped up in a wholly creative setting. You can see the love and attention the author/illustrator put into every panel, the art is something real special! Show less

The story is heartwarming and perfectly encapsulates two different sibling dynamics, warm friendships, and a lovely ending all wrapped up in a wholly crea...Show more The story is heartwarming and perfectly encapsulates two different sibling dynamics, warm friendships, and a lovely ending all wrapped up in a wholly creative setting. You can see the love and attention the author/illustrator put into every panel, the art is something real special! Show less

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Sir Ladybug

Sir Ladybug

by Tabor, Corey R.

Book - 2022

A delightful romp through the ins and outs of making friends in a world of the eater and the eaten. Sir Ladybug, along with his trusty friend and herald, Pell, and his snail squire Sterling, need a quest. They just have to wait for one. A delightful romp through the ins and outs of making friends in a world of the eater and the eaten. Sir Ladybug, along with his trusty friend and herald, Pell, and his snail squire Sterling, need a quest. They just have to wait for one. Show less

A delightful romp through the ins and outs of making friends in a world of the eater and the eaten. Sir Ladybug, along with his trusty friend and herald, Pell, and his snail squire Sterling, need a quest. They just have to wait for one. A delightful romp through the ins and outs of making friends in a world of the eater and the eaten. Sir Ladybug, along with his trusty friend and herald, Pell, and his snail squire Sterling, need a quest. They just have to wait for one. Show less

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K's Car Can Go Anywhere!

K's Car Can Go Anywhere!

by Tune, Jonathan

Book - 2022

Frog K convinces Tadpole J to go on a drive - but the drive through these barren lands end up going to some heights and depths that kind of scare J! Can the little car get them up and over then down and under in one piece? Frog K convinces Tadpole J to go on a drive - but the drive through these barren lands end up going to some heights and depths that kind of scare J! Can the little car get them up and over then down and under in one piece? Show less

Frog K convinces Tadpole J to go on a drive - but the drive through these barren lands end up going to some heights and depths that kind of scare J! Can the little car get them up and over then down and under in one piece? Frog K convinces Tadpole J to go on a drive - but the drive through these barren lands end up going to some heights and depths that kind of scare J! Can the little car get them up and over then down and under in one piece? Show less

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Monster Friends

Monster Friends

by Vandorn, Kaeti

Book - 2021

With bright, gorgeous art by Kaeti Vandorn, Monster Friends features the cutest, fuzziest monsters you've ever seen. Crabapple Trouble by the same author is also an adorable (but separate & not related) story! With bright, gorgeous art by Kaeti Vandorn, Monster Friends features the cutest, fuzziest monsters you've ever seen. Crabapple Trouble by the same author is also an adorable (but separate & not related) story! Show less

With bright, gorgeous art by Kaeti Vandorn, Monster Friends features the cutest, fuzziest monsters you've ever seen. Crabapple Trouble by the same author is also an adorable (but separate & not related) story! With bright, gorgeous art by Kaeti Vandorn, Monster Friends features the cutest, fuzziest monsters you've ever seen. Crabapple Trouble by the same author is also an adorable (but separate & not related) story! Show less

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Kerry and the Knight of the Forest

Kerry and the Knight of the Forest

by Watson, Andi

Book - 2020

Kerry is trying to get home to deliver medication to his parents. He decides to follow a girl into a very dark forest. He then encounters a few evil creat...Show more Kerry is trying to get home to deliver medication to his parents. He decides to follow a girl into a very dark forest. He then encounters a few evil creatures trying to keep him in the forest. He finds a Knight who Kerry believes will help him but can the Knight be trusted? Show less

Kerry is trying to get home to deliver medication to his parents. He decides to follow a girl into a very dark forest. He then encounters a few evil creat...Show more Kerry is trying to get home to deliver medication to his parents. He decides to follow a girl into a very dark forest. He then encounters a few evil creatures trying to keep him in the forest. He finds a Knight who Kerry believes will help him but can the Knight be trusted? Show less

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Cat & Cat Adventures

Cat & Cat Adventures

1, Quest for Snacks

by Yi, Susie

Book - 2021

Cute and silly adventures from Squash and Ginny, two loveable magical cats who go on adventures when their "person" leaves for the day. Cute and silly adventures from Squash and Ginny, two loveable magical cats who go on adventures when their "person" leaves for the day. Show less

Cute and silly adventures from Squash and Ginny, two loveable magical cats who go on adventures when their "person" leaves for the day. Cute and silly adventures from Squash and Ginny, two loveable magical cats who go on adventures when their "person" leaves for the day. Show less

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