Kids and Teen Blog
Odd Ducks and Fancy Frogs: Up and Coming Comics for Kids
by Megan
Graphica + Kids / March 08, 2013
We’re soon headed into what I giddily call the Comics Season (Free Comic Book Day May 4, Toronto Comic Arts Festival May 11-12 = yay!). So I thought I’d get y’all giddy for some upcoming graphic novels for kids that I'm most excited about, with some backlist to keep you going until launch date.
Odd Duck
(9781596435575), May 14
Theodora is a normal, respectable duck. She shops for her quackers at the supermarket and does a little stargazing now and then. That is, until Chad the odd duck moves in next door with his tie-died feathers and teddy bear. This book is so fantastic (an in-house favourite), and just might have you trying to balance a teacup on your head like the oh-so-lovely Theodora. Author Cecil Castellucci will be attending the Toronto Comic Arts Festival May 11-12, so be sure to keep an eye on the Raincoast blog for futher details.
More From Illustrator Sara Varon
Bake Sale
(9781596434196)
Cupcake has a pretty darn good life with his bakery, his band, and his best friend Eggplant. See what these two get up to in the kitchen (disclaimer: they are adorable).
Robot Dreams
(9781596431089)
I don't usually confess up front to a kids' comic making me cry, but... this one got me a little sniffly. Robot Dreams tells of a dog and a robot. After a jaunt at the beach that leaves the robot rusted and wedged in sand, the dog has to return alone to the life they shared. You might want to grab some tissues now (I have allergies! I swear!).
Anna & Froga: I Dunno... What Do You Want To Do?
(9781770461208), July 23
ANNA AND FROGA ARE COMING BACK! I can't believe how much I love this comic, which follows the adventures of Anna, Froga the frog in her saucy red boots, Ron the Cat, Bubu the imposter-artist dog, and Christopher the worm. Their snarky, mischievious, primary-coloured adventures and pranks are laugh-out-loud funny, and I can't wait for this latest installment!
More from Author/Artist Anouk Ricard
Anna & Froga: Wanna Gumball?
(9781770460706)
Quite possibly one of my favourite comics EVER! The adventures of Anna, Froga, and the whole gang are so silly and snarky, you will likely find yourself snorting and chortling away while your family give you suspicious glances (not that this has happened to me...). A frog in saucy red boots? A cat playing volleyball while wearing a Speedo? A worm who has an unquenchable french fry addiction? Oh it's so good!
For more graphic novels for kids, check out our recent Newsletter "Comics For Kids," and be sure to stay tuned for more updates on the Toronto Comic Arts Festival and their amazing line-up just for kids!
