Stories With Pictures: Part 2

Below are some graphic novels and illustrated books recommended by Hannah Trierweiler Hudson. She promises that even the reluctant reader will be drawn to these books. Recommendations 6-10 are:

6. The Power of Cute: My Very First Graphic Novel by Charise Mericle Harper. $10.99. Introduce little ones to the world of graphic novels with this colorful tale of a superhero baby who wields the power of cute. Grades PreK-1.

7. The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon, illustrated by Jake Parker. $17.99. The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize winner Chabon lets readers in on the fact that even superheroes have secrets. Grades PreK-3.

8. Stickman Odyssey by Christopher Ford. $12.99. What if the entire story of The Odyssey was told in bored-student-style stickman doodles? That's the premise of this laugh-out-loud take on Greek mythology. Grades 6-8.

9. The Popularity Papers: Book Three by Amy Ignatow. $15.95. BFFs Julie and Lydia are reunited in the third volume of this cartoon-inspired series perfect for fans of Marissa Moss's Amelia books. Grades 3-6.

10. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente, illustrated by Ana Juan. $16.99. Your readers won't want to come home from Fairyland . Grade 6 and up.