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Ages 3+ READING LEVEL: Grades K-1 |
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Do you miss the crowded NYC subways?
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One of TOON’S most prize-winning and beloved books, LOST IN NYC: A SUBWAY ADVENTURE, by Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio García Sánchez, is now available in paperback!
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Watch our new book trailer about the inspiration behind and the creation of the book.
Nadja Spiegelman gives the inside scoop on where the idea for the book came from, how kids have responded to the book since it was first published in 2015, and what it was like to collaborate with Sergio García Sánchez, one of Europe's leading experimental cartoonists. |
Announcing our newest TOON Graphic coming September 2020:
Simultaneous release in 2 editions:
Hardcover ISBN: 9781943145515 | Price: $16.95 Softcover ISBN: 9781943145522 | Price $9.99 |
Black Heroes of the Wild West: Featuring Stagecoach Mary, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons by James Otis Smith Introduction by Kadir Nelson Exploring American history and finding diversity at its roots! This graphic novel by JAMES OTIS SMITH celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their communities in the Old West. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Mary Fields became famous as “Stagecoach Mary,” a cigar-chomping, cardplaying coach driver who never missed a delivery. Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi, was one of the wiliest lawmen in the territories, bringing thousands of outlaws to justice with his smarts. Bob Lemmons lived to be 99 years old and was so good with horses that the wild mustangs on the plains of Texas took him for one of their own. From the introduction by KADIR NELSON, winner of the 2020 Caldecott Award: “Black Heroes of the Wild West is a brilliant and entertaining offering. Through sharp and evocative storytelling in the exciting medium of comics, lesser-known African American historical figures will be introduced to new generations of readers.” |
Watch the book trailer featuring
author James Otis Smith and TOON's Françoise Mouly
Resources for Summer Activities & Home-Based Learning for Kids Ages 3-12
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Dear kids, parents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians, TOON has many free resources that are accessible online that may be of help to you during times of distance learning-- and throughout the summer. Some of these resources, kids can use on their own; others are more hands-on. And perhaps best of all, some are designed for pure fun. After all, kids do love comics! We will continue to add to the resources listed below and hopefully offer more helpful solutions. Please email us with questions or suggestions HERE. We send our very best during these challenging times. 
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We are shipping orders placed through our online store and we are offering a 20% discount on all orders (use coupon code "SAVE20" at checkout). Our small warehouse in Pennsylvania is working with minimal staff and taking all steps to protect its workers. Please note that orders may take extra time to process and to reach your destination.
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COMICS: EASY AS ABC by Ivan BrunettiTOON is giving free online access to the entire book for all users.
This guide to comics for kids is an essential tool for all those who enjoy comics. Simple cartooning basics are outlined with easy examples to follow. Kids, parents, teachers, and librarians will love the humorous step-by-step lessons by master cartoonist and teacher Ivan Brunetti. Even reluctant artists will be inspired to pick up a pen and give it a try. View the step-by-step lesson plan here. |
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DISTANCE LEARNING: SPOTLIGHT ON COMICS!
THANK YOU, Kellen Blankenship for graciously allowing TOON
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Kellen Blankenship is a 4th Grade ELA teacher at Patton Elementary School in Austin, Texas. He contacted us about creating a unit around Comics: Easy as ABC! We set up free access to the book, and are now presenting Blakenship's 4th grade curriculum. He's a master at reaching for all the required reading standards while harnessing the creativity of comics.
The project-based learning unit covers:
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TOON READERS
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This entirely FREE resource allows children to read select TOON Books online...and in multiple languages! Children can listen to the entire text using "Read To Me" or activate the audio prompts on individual balloons when they need a little extra help. TOON Readers were developed in cooperation with Professor Garfield, a non-profit educational collaboration between Garfield the Cat and Ball State University.
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In Multiple Languages!For children studying two (or more!) languages, select TOON Readers are also available in multiple languages!
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CARTOON MAKERS
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Create your own one-panel carTOON using your favorite TOON Book characters! Just click and choose your own backgrounds, characters, props, balloons, and text and then print, save, and email your completed carTOONS! This FREE interactive program was developed in cooperation with Professor Garfield, a non-profit educational collaboration between Garfield the Cat and Ball State University. It's a great activity for imaginative play and creative writing. Have fun!
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To start, choose
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Just 3 steps to get started!
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CRAFT ACTIVITIES
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CREATE YOUR OWN
STINKY MONSTERS Follow the prompts from Stinky author, Eleanor Davis, to create your own monsters, complete with googly eyes, secretive smiles, spindly legs, and a bat-filled cave! When you're done drawing monsters, turn to the last page to draw a monster's dream. Will it be scary or nice? Booklet is 8 pages.
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