The best comics for kids - a selection of titles

Fans of drawn books with speech bubbles do not need to be persuaded - they know what an intensive form of development is and what a great pleasure for a child is to read a comic book. For the undecided, I will only write that the comic is just a form that hides all the richness of literature: fiction, fact, humor, education, novel, story, etc. In the article you will find a cheat sheet with credibility among comics for children.  

The best comics for kids - why are they worth it?

Although more and more parents are convinced of reading comics to their children, it is still an underrated form. And yet comics are a very ambitious type of book, reading which is a real test for a child's (and adult's) brain. Here is a story in which we have to read pictures and text at the same time, and in addition to respect the order of frames. And as if that's not enough, we have to constantly guess what happened between frames, because in a comic book we don't have everything written sentence by sentence, like in a typical novel.

It is worth remembering that a comic book is not one type of book, but only a characteristic form of graphic and textual storytelling. We can find comic novels (including editions of famous titles and series), short stories, entertainment, humorous content, etc. We can find fantasy, detective and non-fiction. Depending on the interests of the reader, we can provide him with a historical comic for children, as well as comics for children or comics as a supplement. The selection is really impressive.

In today's review, it is not by chance that I recommend a lot of Polish titles. In the last decade, Polish authors have once again embraced this unique form, which has resulted in many amazing children's comics. Of course, it is impossible to recommend the best comics in one article. But I have prepared some really good examples to show the variety, from Polish classics to the most famous children's comics in the world.  

Good comics for kids - recommended titles

• "Mr Detective Owl"

Can you start reading comics for kids with your little ones? Of course! All you have to do is reach for the adorable "My First Comic" series of cardboard boxes. When reading together, show the child with a finger what we are reading. We have excellent illustrations, rhyming, easy-to-remember text, humor and comic narration at Detective Owl.

• Bartlomey and Karmelek. The best place "

An ideal offer for the first acquaintance with comics for children of the older age group. Bartlomey and Karmelek - father and son. The warm style of the watercolor illustrations and the mixed comic-style storytelling make the story equally loved by children and parents alike. Especially dads will be touched to show this unique relationship.

• series "Teddy Bear"

In the last decade, Polish comics for children have grown into series that can already be called cult. Among them, of course, are stories about the detective Bear Cub Zbis and his assistant Badger Mruk. This is an amazing detective adventure for preschoolers. Clean lines, bright colors, simple layout and mysterious stories encourage readers to develop the art of deduction! The kids love it!

• “Little fox and big boar. Over there"

A beautifully drawn, poetic comic book for children about what new friendships that arise in our lives can lead to. The little fox lives happily, doing only his own business. Suddenly, the Great Boar enters his world, and with it the curiosity of other places and unknown adventures. Beautiful illustrations create an extraordinary atmosphere of this philosophical story.

• "Pippi wants to be big and other comics"

This heroine needs no introduction: Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world who lives in Villa Smiley and is friends with Tommy and Annika. But did you know that Peppy's adventures have also been released as fun comics for kids? Plus, they're in their 60s! If you're looking for the classics and you love Astrid Lindgren's books, this offer will delight you.  

• Series “Wonderful hotel”

French comic for children with a colorful universe. Hotel Dziwny is a place where a group of extraordinary heroes lives. Kaki, a fluffy but very lazy creature, Marietta, a girl who is not as ordinary as she seems, Mr. Snarf, an administrator, a ghost, and Mr. Lehler, a book rat. They are assisted by Celestine, a boy you recognize by his distinctive mushroom hat.

• "Make yourself a comedian"

Stop! Be sure to pay attention to this name. Reading is not only a great pleasure, but also a very developing activity. The child experiences adventures and at the same time takes a "course" to create his own comic book! Nowhere do you learn more about the features of this species than in Peak and Robin. In addition, this is a comic for children - they can draw, color or invent something.

• "Hilda and the Troll"

One of the best children's comics. The blue-haired heroine, raised by her mother, lives in a world where people live next to a galaxy of magical creatures: trolls, giants and water spirits. Beautiful illustrations, unguided adventures, the world of real childhood. Based on the comics, books and an animated series have been created.

• "Dead forest"

Comic book for 8 year olds? Let it be a comic about nature. And always with one of two names: Adam Vayrak, Tomasz Samoilik. Any name can be taken blindly, although today I recommend to your attention a series of this duet of avid naturalists. "Umarly las" is a western, the action of which takes place near us, or rather in our forests. Incredible adventures, unexpected turns of events, each character becomes a favorite. And in the background, Polish nature, interesting facts, content - a wonderful activity that comes to mind by itself and stays in it for a long time.

• "Where does carbonated water come from?"

Comic for all time! 40 years ago, I became so fascinated with illustrations that… I learned to read. It was for this title that I had no choice, I was in a sanatorium and there was no one to help me. Then I got acquainted with the iconic Journey with the Diplodocus Dragon and other works by Tadeusz Baranowski. Be sure to reach out to them. First of all, you will travel with your child to the Polish People's Republic, which was the great period of Polish children's comics. Secondly, you might be inspired to search for your children's comics: Yonka, Yonek and Klex, Titus, Romek and A'Tomek, Gapiszon, Kaiko and Kokosh, etc. Have fun!