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Welcome to TOON Books,
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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: Varies
READING LEVEL: Grades 3+ |
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Dear parents, caregivers, homeschoolers, teachers, and librarians, If you are in search of ways to combine some much-needed joy into learning, discover the magic of comics! TOON has many free resources that are accessible online that may be of help to you if faced with more distance learning in your school community. 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 send our very best, 
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FREE Resources for Distance Learning
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Praise for TOON Books
The runaway hit of 2020 by James Otis Smith for Kids Ages 8-12
Black Heroes of the Wild West: Featuring Stagecoach Mary, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons
by James Otis Smith with an Introduction by Kadir Nelson Hardcover ISBN: 9781943145515 | Price: $16.95 Softcover ISBN: 9781943145522 | Price $9.99 |
"Comics That Dismantle the White Cowboy Myth"
Read the "Black Heroes" Review 
“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 |
Watch the book trailer featuring
author James Otis Smith and TOON's Françoise Mouly
Ivan Brunetti wins Eisner Gold!
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Comics: Easy as ABC
The Essential Guide to Comics for Kids VOTED THE 2020 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 an Eisner Award, especially considering the other folks nominated. Incredible! I’m deeply honored to receive this recognition, and I hope my book has been—and 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. My appreciation is beyond words." — Ivan Brunetti |
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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
your favorite stories & characters |
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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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