A Difficult Thing Published by: Ablaze Written by: Silvia Vecchini Illustrated by: Sualzo Format: HC, 48 pages, $9.99 ISBN: 9781950912438 Ages: 4+
Tag: Kids Lesson Plans
Noe’s Comics Nook: Yuzu the Pet Vet Volume 1
Yuzu the Pet Vet Volume 1 Published by: Kodansha ComicsCreated by: Mingo Ito / Nippon Columbia Co., LTD.ISBN: 9781632369413Ages: 8+ Review 11 year old Yuzu is living through a lot. Her father died when she was 5, her mom is sick enough that she requires a long hospitalization, and now she has to live with…
Noe’s Comics Nook: Waluk
Waluk: The Great Journey Published by: Magnetic PressCreated by: Ana Miralles / Emilio RuizISBN: 9781951719050Ages: 10+ Review Waluk is a young polar bear, learning his way through his icy, Artic home with the help of an older bear named Eskimo. When we meet them they are searching for food, primarily seals, but are finding it…
Lesson Plan: Zita the Space Girl
Zita the Spacegirl Published by: First Second Written & Illustrated By: Ben Hatke ISBN: 978159643446 Review I met Ben Hatke and his wife last fall at the New York City Comic Con. I immediately liked them both. And here’s why I begin this review with that statement: Ben Hatke and his wife are the real deal!…
Lesson Plan: This Is a Taco!
This is a Taco! Published by: Lion Forge Written by: Andrew Cangelose Illustrated by: Josh Shipley Format: HC, Color, 32 pages, $15.99 ISBN: 9781941302729 Review Did you know that squirrels can rotate their ankles completely backwards? A work of creative nonfiction, This is a Taco! stars a squirrel named Taco. Taco really enjoys teaching the reader about squirrels,…
Lesson Plan: Super Girl Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade
Super Girl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade Written by: Landry Q. Walker Illustrated by: Eric Jones Publisher: DC Comics Format: Softcover, 144 pages, Full Color, $12.99 ISBN: 9781401225063 Review For anyone who has ever wondered if the young adult, middle-level superhero graphic novel could appeal to today’s students, look no further! I am pleased…
Lesson Plan: Mera Tidebreaker
Mera: Tidebreaker Published by: DC ComicsWritten by: Danielle PaigeIllustrated by: Stephen ByrneISBN: 9781401283391 Review As a loyal and devoted fan of DC, I’ve been looking forward to seeing some of their new DC Ink titles. Mera: Tidebreaker delivers with force and energy, having made the wait more than worthwhile. Aimed at young readers, Mera: Tidebreaker offers readers a new, and compelling…
Lesson Plan: Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers Published by: Marvel Comics Written & Illustrated by: Chris Eliopoulos, Ig Guara, and Humberto Ramos ISBN: 978-0-78514-123-5 Review Built on a clever plot and some excellent action-comic artwork, Marvel’s LockJaw and the Pet Avengers seems destined to become an immensely popular series for young adults. With animal superheroes that range…
Lesson Plan: Little Tails in the Forest
Little Tails in the Forest Published by Lion Forge Written By Frederic Brremaud Illustrated by Federico Bertolucci Format: Hardcover, Color, 9 x 9 in, 32 pages, $14.99 Ages: 4 and up ISBN: 9781942367253 Review Journey with your tour guide Squizzo through the forest. With a wealth of forest knowledge on his mind, Squizzo shares everything he knows about each…
Lesson Plan: Little Robot
Little Robot Publisher: First Second Written by: Ben Hatke Illustrated by: Ben Hatke Format: Hardcover, 7 x 9, 144 pages, Full Color, $16.99 ISBN: 9781626720800 Review I wasn’t good at drawing or any other sort of art, so i decided to study it. As a result, I (once in a great-while) get the overwhelming desire to…