Making Curriculum Pop

I recently reviewed four books published by First Second, set in the Adventures in Cartooning universe.

Here's an excerpt: Sleepless Knight by James Sturm, Andrew Arnold and Alexis Frederick-Frost, published by First Second (2015.) From the publisher: The Knight can't wait for her first camping trip! She and her horse Edward pack everything they need--including her beloved Teddy--and head out into the woods. But when it's time for bed, Teddy is nowhere to be found! A helpful rabbit thinks this "Teddy" sounds familiar, and sends the Knight off to a cave... but that's no teddy bear in that cave. That's a real bear!

This is a picture book/graphic novel hybrid for younger readers. The text is minimal and simple, probably suitable for kids from around Grade 2 onwards. Humour is obvious, almost slapstick - but that doesn’t mean older kids like me won’t be guffawing too! I loved that the full colour art work was correspondingly simple and clear, making Sleepless Knight a perfect introduction to graphic novels and the Adventures in Cartooning universe. Read more of my reviews here

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