Tiny Tales: Shell Quest
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
- A Charming Friendship Story: Join a sweet little slug on her quest to be just like her new shelled friends.
- Beginner Graphic Novel: With easy-to-follow panels and expressive art, this book is a perfect introduction to the world of comics for kids.
- A Story About Fitting In: A gentle story that explores the feeling of being different and the desire to belong.
- An Engaging Kids Comic Book: A Level 3 I Can Read Comic designed to build confidence and a lifelong love of reading.
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Person
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.