http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2010/10/28/good-manga-for-kids-october-2010/ A School Library Journal Blog Wed, 15 May 2013 20:46:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2010/10/28/good-manga-for-kids-october-2010/#comment-31893 Natsume, Kurozakuro, Panda, Prince Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:59:25 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/?p=4226#comment-31893 [...] the second installment of a new graphic novel/activity book/chapter book series from VIZ Kids. The first volume of Panda Man was perfect for seven- or eight-year-olds: it had stylish artwork, plenty of slapstick, and enough [...] [...] the second installment of a new graphic novel/activity book/chapter book series from VIZ Kids. The first volume of Panda Man was perfect for seven- or eight-year-olds: it had stylish artwork, plenty of slapstick, and enough [...]

]]> http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2010/10/28/good-manga-for-kids-october-2010/#comment-20885 The Manga Critic’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide « The Manga Critic Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:50:41 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/?p=4226#comment-20885 [...] Taro and the Magic Pencil falls somewhere between graphic novel and chapter book, using the occasional panel, word balloon, or sound effect to tell the story of a young artist who’s drawn into the cartoon world he created — think Harold and the Magic Crayon meets Dr. Slump. The cute, energetic artwork and appealing script are nicely augmented by a variety of activities, from connect-the-dots to mazes, making Taro and the Magic Pencil a great book for keeping kids occupied during a car ride or plane trip. And if Taro proves a hit with your kids, take note: two more Taro books — Taro and the Terror of Eats Street (no, that’s not a typo) and Taro and the Carnival of Doom — will be released next year. –Originally reviewed at Good Comics for Kids, 10/28/10 [...] [...] Taro and the Magic Pencil falls somewhere between graphic novel and chapter book, using the occasional panel, word balloon, or sound effect to tell the story of a young artist who’s drawn into the cartoon world he created — think Harold and the Magic Crayon meets Dr. Slump. The cute, energetic artwork and appealing script are nicely augmented by a variety of activities, from connect-the-dots to mazes, making Taro and the Magic Pencil a great book for keeping kids occupied during a car ride or plane trip. And if Taro proves a hit with your kids, take note: two more Taro books — Taro and the Terror of Eats Street (no, that’s not a typo) and Taro and the Carnival of Doom — will be released next year. –Originally reviewed at Good Comics for Kids, 10/28/10 [...]

]]> http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2010/10/28/good-manga-for-kids-october-2010/#comment-13608 I’m Not Dead Yet… « The Manga Critic Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:37:30 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/?p=4226#comment-13608 [...] Panda Man to the Rescue and Taro and the Magic Pencil. (You can read about both in my latest Good Manga for Kids column at SLJ.) Contest details are here; the deadline to enter is Thursday, November 4th, so get [...] [...] Panda Man to the Rescue and Taro and the Magic Pencil. (You can read about both in my latest Good Manga for Kids column at SLJ.) Contest details are here; the deadline to enter is Thursday, November 4th, so get [...]

]]> http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2010/10/28/good-manga-for-kids-october-2010/#comment-13083 Friday Procrastination Aids, 10/29/10 « The Manga Critic Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:11:07 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/?p=4226#comment-13083 [...] to the Rescue and Taro and the Magic Pencil. (For more information about the books, see my recent Good Manga for Kids column at the School Library Journal’s website.) If you’d like to win the set for a son or [...] [...] to the Rescue and Taro and the Magic Pencil. (For more information about the books, see my recent Good Manga for Kids column at the School Library Journal’s website.) If you’d like to win the set for a son or [...]

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