Jamie Smart, who many of you will know from his awesome Bunny Vs Monkey books, has a new series out for younger fans called Max & Chaffy. Max has recently moved and in search of a creature called a Chaffy but it is missing. Can you help Max find Chaffy? Adam Kayhas brought plenty of laughs to our house through his brilliant Kay’s Anatomywhere he takes us on a non-fiction journey through the body. The illustrations bring his hilarious words to life. Learning and laughing, my two favourite things in one place! What’s not to love? Looshkin is the maddest cat in the world! You may think that your cat is mad, but they've got nothing on Looshkin. Leave him for just a moment and you'll find that your house has flooded, a steam train has smashed into your living room and a portal to another dimension has opened in your loft. In 2013, Smart and James Turner’s Fish-Head Steve! was the first graphic story to be shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Smart has also illustrated comics for the the Sunday Times, the Dandy and the Beano. Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley’s series ‘A Day in the Life...’ has something for everyone! There are three in the series, looking at Animals, History and Space, and once you’ve read one, you’ll want to read the others because learning and laughing is something that no-one can resist! Even More Excitement?

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Younger children love looking at the pictures in these graphic novels but sometimes there’s a few too many words for beginner readers so for those children we fully recommend Narwhal: Unicorn of the Seaby Ben Clanton . These short comics are the perfect introduction to graphic novels for newly confident readers. Set under the sea, they follow the adventures of quirky Narwhal and his sweet friend Jelly. There are plenty of laughs to be shared! WHEN: +++ FLASH SALE – Numbers are limited. Chaffies will be on sale NOW for a week (ending 30th October 2018, 3PM UK time), or until Jamie runs out, whichever is sooner +++ Dav also has another series, Cat Kid Comic Club , which is based in the world of Dog Man and features many known characters. The short comic strips make this just as easily accessible and just as lovable! Join in! Aside from his own creations, Jamie has also been given the reins on Doctor Who (creating over 50 enormous picture searches for both the Doctor Who magazines, also collected into their own book), been the full time writer and artist on Desperate Dan for five years, and also created and edits the free annual children's comic 'Moose Kid Comics' - a love letter to the medium, and a call to arms for new talent.Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments BookTrust Letterbox Club: 'When they make progress with reading, you also see them start to talk more positively about themselves. It feeds into every area of their life' Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing -

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Dog Man and similar graphic novels are great for giggles, but some readers want a little more excitement. For fans of adventure, there can be no other choice than Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi. After a family tragedy, two children find their mum being taken by an unknown creature through a door in their basement. Without hesitation, they follow her through, intent on rescuing her. They certainly were not ready for the world that is awaiting them! Many children love the accessibility of graphic novels but sometimes want something a little more serious. Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed combine for When Stars Are Scattered, based on Omar’s life in refugee camps with his disabled brother. This is the book that I always point people to who think that graphic novels cannot show emotions in the same way that a written novel can. It beautifully shows just how moving a good graphic novel can be. A Step into Illustrated Novels