Elementary Book List: Fiction All the books in this list have been read by either Jenn (proprietor of Comics in the Classroom), or one of her staff. They are certified to be appropriate for the elementary age group and have been chosen for their benefit to classrooms and libraries. Some books on the Elementary List are also available on the Intermediate List. This is because we feel these books have a wide-ranging appeal. We have noted where books are targeted for older readers at the Elementary level.All books will be reduced by 25% at time of ordering.
Amelia Rules
Volumes: 8; ongoing
Written and Illustrated by: Jimmy Gownley
Genre: Humour
Colour
Softcover
SRP: 13.99 each
Synopsis: Amelia is a smart and funny fourth grader who has recently moved from Manhattan to a small town due to her parents' divorce. With a group of strange friends, Pajamaman, Reggie, and arch-enemy Rhonda, she gets up to all sorts of antics. Short stories are interspersed by Amelia addressing the reader directly. The humour, ranging from bodily function jokes, to real wit, will appeal to many types and levels of readers. The stories are touching, and include messages about acceptance, and adjusting to life's little hiccups.
Baby-Sitters Club
Volumes: 4; complete
Written and Illustrated by: Raina Telgemeier
Genre: Fiction
Black and White
Softcover
SRP: Vol.1 11.99, Vol.2 and 3 10.99, Vol.4 9.99
Synopsis: The Baby-Sitters Club is a group of girls who offer a babysitting service to the neighbourhood. Each girl is unique and has their own issues. For example, Stacey is diabetic, and the volume focusing on her describes what that means, and how it affects her life. The stories centre around the girls working together and forming friendships to help each other with their individual problems.
The Bakers
Volumes: 2; complete
Written and Illustrated by: Kyle Baker
Genre: Humour
Colour
Hardcover
SRP: 23.00 each
Synopsis: These hardcover books present snapshots from the life of creator Kyle Baker and his family. Hilarious, often slapstick moments of family life are depicted in full colour scenes, with little text.
C-Ton's Super A-Maze-ing Year of Crazy Comics
Volumes: 1; complete
Written and Illustrated by: Clayton Hanmer 
Genre: Activity Book
Colour
Softcover
SRP: 19.95
Synopsis: From the pages of Owl Magazine, C-Ton brings puzzles, mazes, blobs, and more in this hilarious and engaging collection of one and two page comics and illustrations. This is a rare book, which has content able to span multiple reading levels, from simple, full-page drawings to double page spreads of wacky creatures to elaborate mazes filled with tiny panels. This allows children to get more from the book each time they read it, as they will start reading the simpler pages, then moving onto the wordier pages as their reading level increases. This book is brightly coloured, weird, and wacky. It engages the imagination and also taps into kids' love of gross things. Nominated for the Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creators Award for Kids in 2008.
Hardy Boys
Volumes: 19; ongoing
Written by: Scott Lobdell
Illustrated by: various
Genre: Mystery
Colour
Softcover, digest-sized
SRP: 8.95 each
Synopsis: Based on the classic novels by Franklin W. Dixon, these graphic versions update the stories for a new generation of readers. Joe and Frank Hardy solve puzzles and mysteries continue to save the day now with the help of modern technology.
Luz Sees the Light
Volumes: 1; ongoing
Written and Illustrated by: Claudia Davila 
Max Finder Collected Casebook
Volumes: 5; ongoing
Written by: Liam O'Donnell 
Michael Recycle Meets Litterbug Doug
Volumes: 1; ongoing
Written by:
Illustrated by:
Genre: Fiction
Colour
Hardcover, oversized
SRP: 21.00
Synopsis: Litterbug Doug does nothing but sit around polluting his town and hanging out with rats. One day, Michael Recycle, green hero, arrives to show him the error of his ways and teach him that he can have real friends instead of rats. In the end, Doug learns how to recycle and becomes the Litter Police. At the end of the story, there is information about waste and recycling in America, as well as Michael Recycle's Go Green Tips so readers can learn what they can do to help the environment.
Nancy Drew
Volumes: 20; ongoing
Written by: Stefan Petrucha and Sarah Kinney
Illustrated by: Sho Murase
Genre: Mystery
Colour
Softcover, digest-sized
SRP: 8.95 each
Synopsis: Based on the classic novels by Carolyn Keene, these graphic versions update the stories for a new generation of readers. Nancy Drew encounters intrigue and adventure as she solves puzzles and mysteries.
Simpsons
Volumes: 17; ongoing
Written by: Ian Boothby 
