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Lawrence Kid Picks: Cozy Reads For Crunchy Leaves

The air is crispy. The leaves are crispy. Everything is crispy. Fall has arrived! And what better way to honor the season than with a selection of the most delectably whimsical reads! This list is meant for grades 4-8.

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  • This beloved graphic novel series is packed with whimsy, adventure, and more creatures from folklore than you can count on both hands.
    Graphic Novel
  • This gorgeously illustrated graphic novel has a dreamlike quality to it. It feels more like a beautiful daydream.
    Graphic Novel
  • Most of us have seen the Studio Ghibli adaptation of this masterpiece, but let’s also remember that this book was so good it inspired a living legend. This book has whimsy written on every page.
    Book
  • A town by the sea. An ocean view. A little witch who operates her own business. Witchcraft has never been so cozy.
    Book
  • We at LPL LOVE adventure, and so does the protagonist of this adorable graphic novel. Follow Nicola’s whimsical adventures through the demon realm!
    Graphic Novel
  • Garlic and the Vampire is the distinctly autumnal sequel to Garlic and the Witch. If you like produce, magic, and vampires, this is the book for you.
    Graphic Novel
  • The vibes of this graphic novel are distinctly Fall. Just a simple garlic living a simple agrarian life.
    Graphic Novel
  • The Tea Dragon trilogy can be described as gentle, whimsical, and warm. You WILL fall in love with all the cute little dragons.
    Graphic Novel
  • The Tea Dragon trilogy can be described as gentle, whimsical, and warm. You WILL fall in love with all the cute little dragons.
    Graphic Novel
  • The Tea Dragon trilogy can be described as gentle, whimsical, and warm. You WILL fall in love with all the cute little dragons.
    Graphic Novel