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All age comic books for October 10

It’s almost Halloween and the spooky comic books really start hitting the shelves this week. There are also a large number of all age comic books and graphic novels out. Did you pick up any of the Halloween Comicfest Mini-Comics yet? We picked up a couple bags and if you haven’t gotten any yet you’ll want to do so quickly as they are moving very quickly. In the podcast we’ll talk about a great wrestling book for middle school readers, some great calendars, DC Super-Villains, Zita the Spacegirl Trilogy and more. For now though, here are three go-to all age comic books that will entertain readers as young as 5.

Disney Princess: Jasmine’s New Pet

Hot on the heels of the Aladdin teaser trailer with Will Smith comes this original long format comic book from Dark Horse Comics. Disney Princess, Jasmine’s New Pet is an all new story that fans of Aladdin will enjoy who are 5 and up. The art is more kid friendly than the art in Aladdin and the story has that classic Disney vibe. Jasmine’s new pet tiger Rajah is making a mess of the palace and the Sultan isn’t having any of it. Can she train Rajah in time before the Sultan makes the tiger take a hike?

Voltron: Legendary Defender, Vol 3., #4

Voltron: Legendary Defender is an ongoing comic book from Lion Forge that tracks closely to the series on Netflix. The art is gorgeous and the story is geared to those kids in upper elementary school and up. It deals with more ‘real’ things than you might expect, like how the kids interact with one another, problem solving and of course, lots and lots of massive robot action.

Impossible Incorporated, #2

Where are all the great all age comic books….some of you might say. Many of them are still here, they’re just presented as mini-series, which makes them slightly harder to find. Impossible Incorporated is a great all age mini-series. It’s from IDW Publishing and is a five-issue series that is jammed with action and fun. Fun. It’s a science-fiction story about family, giant Time Termites, action, great art and fun. This is great for boys or girls aged 8 and up.

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Skelly’s Halloween is age appropriate skeletal fun

Happy, happy, joy, joy. Halloween is a fun time to be a book, especially if you’re a kidlit, friendly, happy go-lucky book about skeletons or the undead. Skelly’s Halloween is that kind of children’s book for children that are 3-8 years old. It’s manic, skeletal happiness with full color pages that those ages will love and be able to read on their own as they approach the upper end of that demographic.

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A Festival of Ghosts creeps throughout for kids with spooks, without gore

Ghosts are real, accept that now. There are also people who have the skills to communicate with them. These people help them deal with their questions, unresolved issues or the occasional ill-tempered or misinformed poltergeist. A Festival of Ghosts is the second story to feature Rosa Diaz and the town of Ingot that has dozens upon dozens of spectral happenings, plus a pair of middle schoolers who are up to the challenge.

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Game Changers is an inspiration story for tennis fans and beyond

Game Changers is the children’s illustrated story of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. It’s a fascinating story because, as I learned from reading the book, there is much more to their story than just the time that they are world champions. Obviously, no world class athlete starts out at the top, but the journey that Venus and Serena Williams did to get there was particularly inspiring for a couple of reasons. For example I knew that their dad had a big influence in their career, but after reading Game Changers, The Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Les Cline-Ransome with illustrations by James E. Ransome, I know just how big it was.

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Me, Myselfie & I, A Cautionary Tale rings true for too many folks

We would all be better off without social media, wouldn’t we? A blogging friend of mine had to re-access his social media usage when his 4 YO daughter drew a picture of them-and they were on the phone. After that illustration they went on a social detox to evaluate what’s really important. Me, Myselfie & I, A Cautionary Tale is a book that some parents need to read and all parents won’t mind reading. Thankfully, it’s presented in a manner that kids in pre-K through second grade will actually want to read it also.

Moreover, the book is one that parents can read without feeling guilty. It celebrates the smartphone, as well as social media and presents the life bonding moments that they can bring. The book also teaches the lesson of moderation, which is one that we all could use a reminder of from time to time.

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All age comic books for October 3, 2018

Halloween is upon us this week for the new all age comic books! To an extent that is true at the Halloween Comicfest Mini-Comics hit stores this week. If you want to buy any of these you need to buy them quickly! They will sell out and the better, more action oriented all age comic books will be the first to go. They’re only $4.99 for a pack of 25, thus they’re great for Halloween or any large, kid group gathering. Over in the podcast we’ll talk about Sherman’s Lagoon, Batman Blank, Trollhunters and more. For now let’s look at three all age comic books that’ll be the jam for lots of young readers.

Halloween Comicfest Mini-Comics

The Halloween Comicfest Mini-Comics arrive this week! They’re a pack of 25 mini-comics, with a wide range of characters and interests that you can give out for Halloween, to your local school, Boy or Girl Scout Troop or whatever organization you fancy. Each pack is only $4.99 and will entertain readers as young as 5. This year you can get a Halloween Comicfest Mini-Comic package featuring Archie, Ghostfriends, Hollow Fields, Johnny Boo & The Spooky Tree, Nancy Drew, Over The Garden Wall, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Splatoon, Spookhouse, TMNT, Vamplets and Zo Zo Zombie.

Hint: buy them early. Some packages will sell out and stores may not have time to reorder before Halloween comes.

Batman Blank

A blank comic book. To some young or otherwise creative souls this will be like finding a package of yellow Peeps in the back of the cupboard two months after Easter. This is a chance for emerging artists, illustrators, story boarders, letters, colorists and the like to create your own DC work of art. This is a completely blank comic book on the inside and if Batman isn’t your jam Superman and Wonder Woman are also releasing one this week. For only $2.99 this is perfect for young Captain Underpants creators or those that want to unleash their inner comic book artist.

Star Wars Millennium Falcon Book and Mega Model

Do you have a Star Wars fan who is 7 or older? That’s a silly question, I know. Star Wars Millennium Falcon Book and Mega Model is a scale model of the classic ship. It’s made from very sturdy cardboard and is meant to withstand time. This is quite detailed and should take about one hour to fully assemble. Those younger builders will need some assistance, OK, twist my arm I’ll help you. To be certain that it stays in place, we always put a small line of glue as the slots go into one another. It also comes with a Star Wars book all about the ship that has activities, facts and more.

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MVP, Most Valuable Puppy is simple, animal & kid kidlit

The premise behind MVP, Most Valuable Puppy is so kid friendly and happy it sounds familiar. In fact, there may well be another book that parallels this story to some extent. One of the curve balls in MVP is that the author’s of the book are donating the profits to Heidi’s Angels; a group that helps fight Pediatric Cancer via V Foundation for Cancer Research. The book’s author has name cache also in that it’s ESPN Host Mike Greenberg and his wife, Stacy Steponate Greenberg.

As a book MVP, Most Valuable Puppy is cute, heart-warming stuff that mirrors Greenberg’s own home situation to an extent. It’s told from the perspective of Phoebe, an active rescue puppy who likes balls and eating crumbs off of the floor. Continue reading MVP, Most Valuable Puppy is simple, animal & kid kidlit

Star Vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells giveaway

Disney Book Group is partnering with me for this giveaway!, party on and enjoy it. Star Vs. The Forces of Evil is one of the best shows on television. Its growth and maturity since the first season is remarkable. For those that don’t know the show, I kind of have to say that slightly tongue-in-cheek. Star Vs. The Forces of Evil is a smart, well constructed animated show on Disney XD that aired its first season in 2015. This is a giveaway for Star Vs. The Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of Spells book, plus a $50 Hulu gift card so that you can get caught up on the show.

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