Easy-to-Read Comics & Graphic Novels -- Lovingly-produced books inspire beginning and reluctant readers to TOON into Reading!

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Welcome to TOON Books,
home to high-quality comics for kids!

TOON Books represent a whole new approach to books for beginning and reluctant readers—a rethinking as radical as the first time Theodor Geisel put a hat on a cat. Each book is just right for reading to the youngest child, but this is also the first and only collection ever designed to offer early and reluctant readers comics they can read themselves.

Each TOON book has been vetted by educators to ensure that the language and the narratives will nurture young minds.The comic format helps every child develop and master core reading comprehension strategies like Visualization & Imagining, Making Connections, or Retelling.

With TOON Books, parents, caregivers, homeschoolers, teachers, and librarians can help every child become a lifelong reader, one who knows how to read for pleasure and for information—a reader who loves to read.

"Comics are a gateway drug to literacy."
—Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of Maus, A Survivor's Tale

Find the right TOON Book for every young reader:

INTEREST LEVEL: Ages 3+
READING LEVEL: Grades K-1

INTEREST LEVEL: Ages 4+
READING LEVEL: Grades 1-2

INTEREST LEVEL: Ages 5+
READING LEVEL: Grades 2-3

INTEREST LEVEL: Ages 6+
READING LEVEL: Grades 3+

Our Best-Selling, Award-Winning, Teacher-Approved Sets

"Without a doubt, the best go-to option for parents looking for
quality comics for early readers is the many
graphic novels from Toon Books." — Mental Floss

Level 1: Award-Winning Core Paperback Set | 8 Books

$55.92 $40.00

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Level 2: Award-Winning Core Paperback Set | 8 Books

$55.92 $40.00

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Level 3: Award-Winning Core Paperback Set | 6 Books

$41.94 $30.00

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TOON Graphics: Paperback TOON Graphics Set | 5 Books

$49.95 $40.00

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★ NEW★
Wildflowers by Liniers

"WHERE THE OTHER WILD THINGS ARE...an older sister to Sendak’s work, maybe taking place on the next island over from Max’s wild rumpus."
—The New York Times

"Like children’s backyard play, sheer delight."
★★★ —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

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★ SPECIAL CLASSROOM OFFER ★

Make any day Earth Day
with a Virtual Visit and Worm Race

Beloved TOON author Kevin McClosksey, creator of the Giggle and Learn series, has outfitted his studio with a hi-definition web cam for virtual readings, drawing lessons, and worm races!

HOW IT WORKS:

Place Your Order HERE: We'll ship you 30 copies of We Dig Worms! (at a discounted classroom price) plus 30 signed bookplates (can be personalized with every student's name!)
Schedule Event: We will put you in touch with Kevin McCloskey to schedule a 30-minute virtual event. Many dates are available but space is limited so book now to reserve a spot!
Host the Event (includes live worm race)! Host the author event using your existing virtual platform.

ORDER TODAY!

Discover the incredible stories of Black Heroes of the Wild West:
an essential graphic novel for every young reader!

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“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.”
—From the introduction by
KADIR NELSON,
winner of the 2020 Caldecott Award

Favorite Books of 2020
— NPR Book Concierge

Top 10 Books for Kids
— New York Public Library

"Highly recommended for all collections"
— Booklist STARRED REVIEW

"Comics That Dismantle the White Cowboy Myth"
Read the "Black Heroes" Review

And the award goes to.... an indispensable guide to comics for kids

Comics: Easy as ABC
by Ivan Brunetti
EISNER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST EARLY READER
The Eisner Awards are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books, and sometimes referred to in the industry as the comic industry's equivalent of the Academy Awards.

"Am I dreaming? (Pinches arm.) No, I guess I’m awake. I was surprised to learn that I won the Eisner Award, especially considering the other folks nominated. Incredible! I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition, and I hope my book will continue to be a helpful guide for budding cartoonists everywhere. Inspiring others to pick up a pencil and start drawing their own comics is the truly most gratifying part of my life."
— Ivan Brunetti

Welcome to TOON Books,​home to high-quality comics for kids!