Toon Books
@toonbooks.bsky.social
Toon Books publishes easy-to-read comics for new and emerging readers, featuring world-renowned graphic artists, science- and folklore-based content, and both English and Spanish editions. Founded by Françoise Mouly https://www.toon-books.com
PENCIL "gently yet powerfully explores the relationship between humans and nature, addressing the urgent issues of destruction and restoration while highlighting the essential qualities of ecosystems—diversity and coexistence" wowlit.org/on-line-publ...
WOW Review: Volume XVII, Issue 4 • Page 10 of 12 • Worlds of Words
Pencil Written and illustrated by Hye-Eun Kim A Toon Book, 2021, 44 pp (unpaged) ISBN: 978-1662665530 Thin curls of pencil shavings quietly fall to the ground and a sprout emerges. The sprout grows in...
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September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
PENCIL "gently yet powerfully explores the relationship between humans and nature, addressing the urgent issues of destruction and restoration while highlighting the essential qualities of ecosystems—diversity and coexistence" wowlit.org/on-line-publ...
Noah Van Sciver chronicles the teenaged life of Martha Jane Canary (1852–1903) before she became Calamity Jane in a forthcoming ",riveting graphic novel narrated by a fictionalized version of the subject" CALAMITY BEFORE JANE www.publishersweekly.com/9781662665400
Calamity Before Jane by Noah Van Sciver
Before Calamity Jane became an icon of the Wild West, she was Martha Jane Canary (1852–1903), a teen learning how to survive on ...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Noah Van Sciver chronicles the teenaged life of Martha Jane Canary (1852–1903) before she became Calamity Jane in a forthcoming ",riveting graphic novel narrated by a fictionalized version of the subject" CALAMITY BEFORE JANE www.publishersweekly.com/9781662665400
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It's #DoubleScoopSundae time with a pair of books from #CicadaBooks and @toonbooks.bsky.social along with the "sauce" of an extension activity for kids www.publisherspotlight.com/get-in-shape...
Get in Shape with a Pair of Picture Books - Publisher Spotlight
This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. From a si...
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September 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's #DoubleScoopSundae time with a pair of books from #CicadaBooks and @toonbooks.bsky.social along with the "sauce" of an extension activity for kids www.publisherspotlight.com/get-in-shape...
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Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers. A look at @toonbooks.bsky.social, @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social from @pubspotlight.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/24/m...
Myrick Marketing/Publisher Spotlight Publishing Preview: Tiger Tales, Toon Books, and Walker Books (Summer/Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)(Part Five)
Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers. A look at @toonbooks.bsky.social, @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social from @pubspotlight.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/24/m...
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Celebrating illustrators www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...
Society of Illustrators Awards 2025
The Society of Illustrators’ 2025 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony & Dinner is coming up on October 9, 2025. Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame The Daily Cartoonist noted the Hall of Fame Laureates back...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Thank you @cbcbooks.bsky.social for featuring CATERPILLARS: WHAT WILL I BE WHEN I GET TO BE ME? on your list of 5 weeks of Great #GraphicNovel Reading for kids! www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/04/5...
September 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Thank you @cbcbooks.bsky.social for featuring CATERPILLARS: WHAT WILL I BE WHEN I GET TO BE ME? on your list of 5 weeks of Great #GraphicNovel Reading for kids! www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/04/5...
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The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America by Jaime Hernandez, published by @toonbooks.bsky.social
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September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America by Jaime Hernandez, published by @toonbooks.bsky.social
#LatinVoices #ComicSky
#LatinVoices #ComicSky
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The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America by Jaime Hernandez, published by @toonbooks.bsky.social
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September 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Dragon Slayer: Folktales from Latin America by Jaime Hernandez, published by @toonbooks.bsky.social
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#Literacy #ComicsPlus #ComicSky
Teachers and school librarians looking for a master list of our #kidsbooks by level? Here you go www.toon-books.com/complete-cat...
Complete Catalog | TOON Books – Awards and Information
Need help keeping track of TOON Books? Quick breakdown of all information for the complete TOON catalog, from reading levels to awards.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Teachers and school librarians looking for a master list of our #kidsbooks by level? Here you go www.toon-books.com/complete-cat...
“Organized by studio Special Special’s 4N Magazine…the 4N Consulate is both absurdist and painfully realistic — a parody and a reality check in one” 1/2
September 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“Organized by studio Special Special’s 4N Magazine…the 4N Consulate is both absurdist and painfully realistic — a parody and a reality check in one” 1/2
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We're so excited for next week's Pura Belpré Picture Book Celebration webinar! Join this FREE webinar and hear all about new picture books from these Pura Belpré award-winning picture book creators! #EduSky #TLsky
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: A Pura Belpré Picture Book Celebration! . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Are you ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in your Library? Join three Pura Belpré honor author-illustrators, Eliza Kinkz (PAPÁ'S MAGICAL WATER-JUG CLOCK), Carlos Aponte (ACROSS THE BAY), and ...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Art Spiegelman wrote this comic about his family’s experiences on 9/11 | American Masters | PBS
When the Spiegelman family witnessed the towers falling on 9/11, they noticed that the gray of the buildings fell first, leaving bright red beams hanging in the air that slowly disintegrated. Art Spie...
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September 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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ALA’s GNCR issharing the nominations for the 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children Little Mouse Saves the Day by @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social After Little Mouse goes to bed, he spots a mysterious, spooky shape sitting in his closet. Little Mouse must channel his inner superhero to face his fears.
September 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
ALA’s GNCR issharing the nominations for the 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children Little Mouse Saves the Day by @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social After Little Mouse goes to bed, he spots a mysterious, spooky shape sitting in his closet. Little Mouse must channel his inner superhero to face his fears.
ALA’s #GNCRT is sharing the nominations for the 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. Look who's on it! The Fire-Breathing Duckling
"When a momma duck hatches a dragon rather than a duckling, the dragon goes around their village to find where they belong" www.ala.org/gncrt/2025-b...
"When a momma duck hatches a dragon rather than a duckling, the dragon goes around their village to find where they belong" www.ala.org/gncrt/2025-b...
September 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
ALA’s #GNCRT is sharing the nominations for the 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. Look who's on it! The Fire-Breathing Duckling
"When a momma duck hatches a dragon rather than a duckling, the dragon goes around their village to find where they belong" www.ala.org/gncrt/2025-b...
"When a momma duck hatches a dragon rather than a duckling, the dragon goes around their village to find where they belong" www.ala.org/gncrt/2025-b...
Have you ensured that Ivan Brunetti is in your child's library? There's lots of WORD PLAY as you both get into SHAPES AND SHAPES to tackle 3 X 4
September 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Have you ensured that Ivan Brunetti is in your child's library? There's lots of WORD PLAY as you both get into SHAPES AND SHAPES to tackle 3 X 4
"A satisfying romp for new readers building their own confidence" says @thehb about LITTLE MOUSE SAVES THE DAY by @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social www.hbook.com/story/review...
September 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"A satisfying romp for new readers building their own confidence" says @thehb about LITTLE MOUSE SAVES THE DAY by @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social www.hbook.com/story/review...
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TOON Books | Sets for Schools
Stay up to date on what’s new to our ever-expanding line of comics for young readers at TOON! Check out our affordable sets designed specifically for schools.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Give us to your student's new teacher! www.toon-books.com/school-colle...
"Little Mouse wakes up, seeing a shadow in his closet. Is it a cat or a person? He summons his courage to turn on the light to see what it is in" LITTLE MOUSE SAVES THE DAY by @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social www.bayviews.org/review/littl...
August 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"Little Mouse wakes up, seeing a shadow in his closet. Is it a cat or a person? He summons his courage to turn on the light to see what it is in" LITTLE MOUSE SAVES THE DAY by @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social www.bayviews.org/review/littl...
THIS MAKES THAT "is sure to inspire similar #STEAM activities, such as using a lemon to light up a lightbulb or making a color wheel using candies, that explore simple science concepts" www.bayviews.org/review/this-...
August 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
THIS MAKES THAT "is sure to inspire similar #STEAM activities, such as using a lemon to light up a lightbulb or making a color wheel using candies, that explore simple science concepts" www.bayviews.org/review/this-...
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"Whereas Hans Christian Andersen’s original is synonymous with inner beauty, Frank Cammuso’s loving update turns it into a parable of inner strength" THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING from @toonbooks.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/08/s...
August 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"Whereas Hans Christian Andersen’s original is synonymous with inner beauty, Frank Cammuso’s loving update turns it into a parable of inner strength" THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING from @toonbooks.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/08/s...
Part of the "Adorable Empire" of new #GoodComicsForKids sayys @slj.com "an update of a classic tale with a fiery twist!" THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/08/04/a...
Adorable Empire | This Week’s Comics
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Adorable Empire from Graphix and The Fire-Breathing Duckling from Toon Books.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Part of the "Adorable Empire" of new #GoodComicsForKids sayys @slj.com "an update of a classic tale with a fiery twist!" THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/08/04/a...
More praise for THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING "Anyone who’s ever wondered just where they fit in the general scheme of things will enjoy this manageable identity crisis" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/t...
The Fire-Breathing Duckling by Frank Cammuso
The Fire-Breathing Duckling by Frank Cammuso. Toon Books, 2025. 9781662665332 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover graphic novel/early reader What did…
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August 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
More praise for THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING "Anyone who’s ever wondered just where they fit in the general scheme of things will enjoy this manageable identity crisis" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/t...
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🎉The 2025 Harvey Awards voting is officially LIVE! 🎉 Check those inboxes to see if you were preselected to vote—your ballot is waiting! Cast yours and be part of celebrating the best in comics at NYCC this year! If you were not preselected, visit our website to apply.
August 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
🎉The 2025 Harvey Awards voting is officially LIVE! 🎉 Check those inboxes to see if you were preselected to vote—your ballot is waiting! Cast yours and be part of celebrating the best in comics at NYCC this year! If you were not preselected, visit our website to apply.
2/2 "when their duckling siblings find themselves in trouble, it’s our little fire-breathing friend who saves the day" in THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/08/s...
August 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
2/2 "when their duckling siblings find themselves in trouble, it’s our little fire-breathing friend who saves the day" in THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/08/s...
"Whereas Hans Christian Andersen’s original is synonymous with inner beauty, Frank Cammuso’s loving update turns it into a parable of inner strength.... 1/2 THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/08/s...
August 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"Whereas Hans Christian Andersen’s original is synonymous with inner beauty, Frank Cammuso’s loving update turns it into a parable of inner strength.... 1/2 THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING www.cbcbooks.org/2025/08/08/s...