Week 5-Reading Response 2: Graphic Novels


 Bell, Cece. Smell My Foot! Candlewick Press, 2019. ISBN: 978-0-7636-7936-1 

Cece Bell’s Smell My Foot combines text and illustrations to create an engaging and humorous story for young readers. The illustrations complement the dialogue and action, providing context and emotion that the text might not fully capture. Bright colors and clear, exaggerated facial expressions vividly convey the emotions and actions of the characters. The funny, exaggerated scenes will likely make children laugh, adding to their enjoyment of the book. The dialogue is simple and direct, making it accessible to young readers. The plot revolves around humorous interactions and is engaging and comprehensible for the target age group. This book is the first of two books in a series featuring the characters Chick and Brain and offers opportunities for continued reading and character engagement. 

Siegel, Siena Cherson. To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel. Illustrated by Mark Siegel. Antheneum Books for Young Readers, 2006. ISBN: 978-0-689-86747-7.   


The text and illustrations in To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel go well together. Siena Cherson Siegel's story gives a personal look into the world of ballet. Mark Siegel's artwork complements the story by showing ballet's grace, emotion, and movement. The illustrations convey the story's mood, from the excitement of performance to the quiet dedication to practice. The combination of text and art pulls the reader into Siena's journey, making complex themes more understandable and engaging for young readers. The attention to detail in depicting ballet poses and the environments adds realism to the story. The illustrations express the physicality of dance and the characters' emotions, helping to convey the struggles, triumphs, and passion of Siena’s journey in a visually compelling way that is easy for children to understand. The narrative is clear and engaging, focusing on relatable themes such as pursuing dreams, overcoming challenges, and the joy of doing something one loves. The visual storytelling aids comprehension, as the illustrations provide context and support for the text, making it easier for young readers to follow along. To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel is a standalone book and not part of a series. 


Craft, Jerry. New Kid. Harper, 2019. ISBN: 978-0-06-269120-0 

The text and illustrations in New Kid complement each other. The author and illustrator, Jerry Craft, have done an amazing job of seamlessly blending the narrative and artwork. The graphic novel format allows for a dynamic storytelling method where visuals enhance and often convey more than the text alone could achieve. Craft’s vibrant and detailed artwork makes each scene visually appealing and easy to follow. Craft’s style is accessible and expressive, which helps convey complex emotions and social situations. The consistency in character design and the clear depiction of different environments aid in immersing the reader into Jordan Banks' world, ensuring that the visual storytelling is compelling and supportive of the narrative. Children will understand the plot well, and the themes of fitting in and finding one's identity will be presented straightforwardly yet thoughtfully. The graphic novel format helps break down complex issues into digestible scenes, supported by dialogue and visual context relatable to middle-grade readers. Including humor and everyday school life experiences makes the plot accessible and engaging for children. New Kid is part of a series that continues with Class Act.

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