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Quantum Physics for Babies, one of four simple STEM board books

“Those books bring back lots of memories”, said the man in his late 80’s, as he looked over at me. He saw the title, Quantum Physics and proceeded to tell me how he graduated from Georgia Tech and used physics in his daily work before he retired. I politely told him that this was a physics book, but its title is Quantum Physics for Babies. In his defense, he was sitting about eight feet away from me and the “for babies” part of the title is in smaller font.

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Science Comics: Dogs, a smart, fun graphic novel for middle school and up

Science Comics is a series of books from :01 First Second that have previously covered a wide range of topics including Coral Reefs, Bats and Volcanoes, just to name a few. The amazing thing that all of these books have in common is that they manage to make readers interested in things that we wouldn’t otherwise be interested in. They also manage to do it in a way that educates as much as they entertain. Science Comics, Dogs by Andy Hirsch, is another beautiful example in this series as we learn all about man’s best friend.

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All ages comics for December 20

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What are the all ages comics this week? In the podcast and YouTube video we’ll go over two outstanding stories happening for the teen audience, plus three great graphic novels that make fabulous gifts. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is great for kids aged 9 and up, Ms. Marvel is a very well written series that’s for kids just a little bit older. Shinobi Ninja Princess Lightning Oni #4 is a great action series for ages 8 and up. There are lots of other individual all ages comics out this week, check out the complete post for them. Which comic book are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!

Pokemon Adventures: Black & White Graphic Novel, volume 6

We’re starting to read Pokemon Adventures with our 6 year old. He’s a reluctant reader who knows some sight words, but likes action and Pokemon. We’ve tried some other books but he hasn’t really taken to them as quickly as we’d hoped. Pokemon Adventures is a manga, so it opens from the back (as opposed to traditional books) and had art that’s more in tune with anime. So far he’s open to reading them, as will your Pokemon reader who wants to go beyond collecting the cards or playing the game.

Your Pal Archie, #5

With all the success that Riverdale is having, let’s not forget about the horse that Archie rode in on. Your Pal Archie is a regular monthly series that has Archie and his friends drawn in the classic style. This is one of the all ages comics staples that will hook in kids 5 and up. Realistically, girls will enjoy this series more than boys, but there’s enough Jughead goofiness to let some of the boys in on the fun too.

Miraculous Adventures #4

Ladybug and Cat Noir leave Paris for a visit to NYC. This is the third and final issue of this storyline in this entertaining monthly comic book. These are original stories with art that mirrors the style that kids like so much in the Nickelodeon show. It’s got action, some laughs and bad guys. Think of it as a step up from PJ Masks. Whereas that show peaks for children around 7, Miraculous is OK for kids aged 5 and up, but holds the audience until the pre-teen years.

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Snow Beast Comes to Play, kids of all sorts do too

We love children’s books that effectively tell a story through absurd means. Giraffes Ruin Everything was one recently that had the giraffe playing part of the child who was having a bad day or couldn’t do something well. Snow Beast Comes to Play by Phil Gosier picks up that mantle in this winter themed book that teaches lessons that every kid needs to learn.

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Star Wars, The Last Jedi-great parts, good whole

This is a spoiler free review of Star Wars, The Last Jedi. First off, Star Wars, The Last Jedi is a very good film that doesn’t need to be graded on a curve. This is the superhero or James Bond movie caveat that fans add to the end of its description. “It’s a good James Bond film”, is often a way of saying that fans of 007 will enjoy it, but, as a film it doesn’t set that high of a bar. Even without a curve, Star Wars, The Last Jedi is good, but fans of the franchise; if they look deep within themselves, will acknowledge that there are flaws that place it squarely in the upper third of the pack.

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The planet Crait
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Cucumber Quest, The Doughnut Kingdom-as sweet as its source

Cucumber Quest The Doughnut Kingdom is as sweet and pleasant as its name implies. Think of Candy Land come to life, except even more all age friendly, now add in some fable elements like monsters, princesses drawn in soft, muted colors and you have an idea of Cucumber Quest. The world is inhabited by anthropomorphic bunny rabbits. Cucumber is the main character, a shy kid who just wants to go to school and his younger sister who is much more intent on battling demons, swordplay and epic quests.

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Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas is family, culture, picture fun for 3 and up

Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas is a picture book that’s geared at elementary school students. It’s also geared to brothers or sisters who have a younger sibling that is always climbing things. Sadie is a 3 or 4 year old girl that loves climbing, songs and eating. The book is told from the perspective of her older brother, who is around 9 and really looking forward to making and eating dosas.

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All ages comics for December 13

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What are the all ages comics this week? In the podcast and YouTube video we’ll go over Dennis the Menace, My Little Pony Holiday Special, Storytime with Batman and many others. If you’re here for the printed version be sure to check out these three all ages comics here are three that’ll entertain readers as young as 6. This is also a great time to get some cool stocking stuffers. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures: Robotanimals is great for ages 6 and up as is The Loud House graphic novel and girls ages 5 and up will dig My Little Pony Friends Forever Omnibus, Volume 3.

Spongebob Comics

In case this is your first time here, each issue of Spongebob Comics is one of the best all ages comics that you can pick up. From a storytelling perspective, as well as artistically, they are great comic for anyone aged 6 and up. We’ve been buying this comic book for years and our 8 year old is still reading the ones from many years ago. If you don’t let your child watch the television show because of the sass or attitude, you can rest easy. The comic book version of Spongebob is all humor and almost no sass, in other words, it won’t encourage bad behavior and is just flat out funny.

Storytime with Batman

If you have a kid aged 3-7 who is craving good-night books this your jam. Storytime with Batman is a box collection of six books that are the perfect length for the end of the day. Each book is loaded with baddies from Gotham City, action, lessons and plenty of sight words too. Green Arrow, The Flash, Nightwing and other superheroes also lend a hand to save the day.

Angry Birds: Monsters and Missletoe

Every three months Angry Birds Comics Quarterly comes out. If you like the fun that the animated Angry Birds series has then you’ll really like this oversized comic book. This is good, silly fun that ages 6 and up will enjoy, want to read (or at least try to) and laugh at the pigs as they get what’s coming to them.

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