2025-26 Denny O'Neil Graphic Novel List (Grades K-2)Like this list

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• Duck and Moose. 1, Duck Moves In!

  Reedstrom, Kirk

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  Moose loves peace and quiet, relaxing, living alone, and spring! He can't wait for the arrival of sun, flowers, and...a new neighbor?! Duck just landed himself a new home. He loves parties, karaoke, and living with--and on--Moose's head. Moose tries…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fix-its. Nail Needs Help

  Reul, Sarah Lynne,

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  Nail is stuck. When Nail needs help getting un-stuck, who from the toolbox will be the best tool for the job?

• Otis & Peanut. 2, Forever and Ever

  Hrab, Naseem,

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  In the second book in this charming series of graphic novels, three delightful stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging. These three stories dig deep, showing Otis and Peanut dealing with the death of Pearl, Peanut's sister and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Great Puptective. 1

  Tysoe, Alina,

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  A precocious puppy with a penchant for solving mysteries is newly adopted into a family, causing havoc for their comfortable housecat.

• Hugo's Haunted Handbook

  Whamond, Dave

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  A silly, laugh-out-loud graphic novel for very young readers that breaks the fourth wall. It's a lighthearted look at friendship and the meaning of true companionship. The relationship between Hugo and his ghost is irresistible. The reader watches…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Life-changing Magic of Chess

  a Beginner's Guide

  Ashley, Maurice,

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  Discover why the world's first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from the Bronx to a world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lost & Found

  Based on a True Story

  Yu, Mei (Graphic novelist)

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  A little girl moves with her family from China to Canada and must find a way to learn English in order to make friends.

• Monti and Leo. [1], A Newcomer in Pocketville

  Kantorovitz, Sylvie

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  This reassuring tale of friendship against the odds from the creator of the graphic memoir Sylvie draws on the author's experiences as an immigrant and will appeal to anyone who has struggled to fit in in a new place.

• Puffin and Penguin

  Becker, Helaine,

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  On his first day at his new school, Puffin is thrilled when Penguin is assigned to be his buddy - Penguin's the coolest kid in the school! But Puffin quickly learns that the coolest kid is also the busiest kid, especially with Penguin starring as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Steve. 1, A Pretty Exceptional Horse

  Collier, Kelly,

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  Adapted from Kelly Collier's much-loved picture book A Horse Named Steve, this early graphic novel will delight slightly older readers with its silly, laugh-out-loud story about self-esteem and what really makes someone special.

• Viewfinder

  Chung, Christine D. U.,

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  After visiting Earth on a whim, a young space traveler finds a planet empty of people. She happens upon a strange contraption that shows her images of what the planet used to be like, and through this viewfinder, we see Earth as it was juxtaposed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pencil & Eraser. 1, We Have a Dull-emma!

  Alvarado, Jenny

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  At the start of a new school year Eraser notices best friend Pencil has a dull point, so they must leave the comfort of their desk and venture out to find a sharpener before Stella and her classmates return from recess.

• Zips & Eeloo. [1], Zips & Eeloo Make Hummus

  Boukarim, Leila

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  In this hilarious and colorful graphic novel, readers will learn how to make hummus alongside the two alien friends. They'll clap and cheer as Zips and Eeloo look for a bowl (but get it confused with a bowling ball!), need to go to the grocery store…Read moreRead more of this annotation