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Lawrence Kid Picks: Graphic Novels in Nature

A Beautifully illustrated collection of middle-grade graphic novels (fiction and non-fiction) about nature, plants, animals and their habitats, and environmentalism.

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  • When Lana and her father return to their seaside village to help clean up debris from a storm, Lana is just excited to explore the beaches and coves she grew up with. She's also excited to spend time with her aunt, who Lana greatly admires. But when…
    Graphic Novel, 2018Portland, OR : Oni Press, an Oni Press Publication, 2018. — j GN O'NEILL
  • Willow is a girl who misses her mother; Pilu is the spirit of a magnolia sapling who ran away from hers. When Willow finds Pilu lost and alone in the woods, she becomes determined to help the spirit get back home. As the two of them navigate the…
    Graphic Novel, 2019Portland, OR : Oni Press, Inc., 2019. — j GN NGUYEN M
  • Summer camp; a place where kids go to learn about nature, wildlife and... Russian? This semi-autobiographical tale follows Vera, a girl who just wants to fit in. When summer rolls around and all of her friends head off for summer camps Vera's family…
    Graphic Novel, 2018New York : First Second, [2018] — j GN BROSGOL
  • Giant Spider & Me

    a Post-apocalyptic Tale

    Morino, Kikori,
    Join Nagi and her arachnid friend Asa as they explore the woods and forage for ingredients to use in delicious meals! In a post-apocalyptic world, 12 year old Nagi lives alone in the forest, where she enjoys cooking with whatever she can find. But…
    Graphic Novel, 2018–[Los Angeles, California] : Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC, 2018- — j GN MORINO K
  • Wildheart

    the Daring Adventures of John Muir

    Bertagna, Julie,
    A beautifully illustrated graphic biography about the life of conservationist John Muir. As he explored the mountains, forests, and plains of the United States, Muir developed a deep love for the nature around him, and made it his mission to try and…
    Graphic Novel, 2019Yosemite National Park [California] : Yosemite Conservancy, [2019] — j GN B MUIR J
  • Hakumei & Mikochi

    Tiny Little Life in the Woods

    Kashiki, Takuto,
    This manga follows two tiny friends- Hakumei and Mikochi, who live at the base of a tree in the woods, and stand only a couple of inches tall. A locust delivers their daily paper, they take rides on beetles, and they work alongside rabbits and…
    Graphic Novel, 2018–New York, NY : Yen Press, [ 2018-] — j GN KASHIKI
  • This graphic novel is a faithful adaptation of the animated film of the same name, and follows Robyn, the daughter of a hunter, and Mebh of the wolfwalkers. The wolfwalkers are rumored to be a mysterious group of people who transform into wolves at…
    Graphic Novel, 2020New York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2020. — j GN SATTIN S
  • Think plants are boring? Think again! In every plant from root to blossom, there are tiny ecosystems storing nitrogen, gathering sunlight, and doing so much more. Did you know plants can even sweat?! If you've ever wondered how a tiny acorn becomes…
    Graphic Novel, 2012North Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2012. — j GN 580 SLINGERL
  • Lions and tigers and bears- oh my! The first in a series following different animals in their habitats, this wordless story follows a tiger as he hunts, defends himself from predators, and survives another day in the jungle. While the jungle is…
    Graphic Novel, 2015Burbank, CA : Magnetic Press, 2015. — j GN BRREMAUD
  • Waluk follows two polar bears searching for food in the Arctic as temperatures rise and humans claim more of the land. The story, while hopeful, portrays the impact global warming has had on the wildlife that has made their homes in the polar ice…
    Graphic Novel, 2013Minneapolis : Graphic Universe, 2013. — j GN RUIZ E
  • Aster isn't quite sure what to think when her parents tell her that they're moving out into the middle of nowhere, but she knows its bound to be boring. Lots of trees and crickets and wildlife... and nothing fun to do for miles. What Aster doesn't…
    Graphic Novel, 2020New York : RH Graphic, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2020. — j GN PICO T