Description
Introducing I Can Read Comics, a brand-new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.
When a little slug finds new friends in the backyard, she notices they look a lot like her...except they have shells! Maybe a shell is exactly what she needs to fit in-but finding one is a lot harder than it sounds!
Tiny Tales: Shell Quest is a Level Three I Can Read Comic, a more complex story for independent readers.
An Eisner nominee for Best Publication for Early Readers
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Selection
An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title
About the Author
Steph Waldo is a storyboard artist, freelance illustrator, and comics creator. She graduated from the Communication Design program at Washington University in St. Louis and is an alum of the CalArts Character Animation Program. Steph lives in San Francisco with her husband, Will, and their dog, Zero, sharing a love for hiking, traveling, and curling up with a good book. Steph Waldo is a storyboard artist, freelance illustrator, and comics creator. She graduated from the Communication Design program at Washington University in St. Louis and is an alum of the CalArts Character Animation Program. Steph lives in San Francisco with her husband, Will, and their dog, Zero, sharing a love for hiking, traveling, and curling up with a good book.
Reviews
A sweet and surprising search for self, friendship, and acceptance. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A great way to help newcomers to the graphic novel format find their footing. - School Library Journal
Awards
Winner of Eisner Award (United States) and School Library Journal Best Book (United States) and Kirkus Reviews Best Books (United States) and Young Hoosier Book Award (Indiana) (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9780063067820
Author Steph Waldo
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint HarperAlley
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Series I Can Read Comics Level 3
Weight(grams) 61g
