Benjamin Bear Toon Into Reading by Philippe Coudray

These early reader “toons” fall into the comic category, as opposed to the graphic novel one, meaning each book is not one cohesive story, but rather each page is a short, humorous comic about Benjamin Bear.

Ages: 5-8

If you have a new reader or simply a child that enjoys a quick laugh from a comic, Benjamin Bear toons are a fun choice. My newly independent reader and my almost 13-year-old both enjoy flipping through and giggling. They almost have a classic comic feel to them. They are often witty, but sometimes silly or ironic and many will make your child stop and think for a moment to fully get the punchline. Do note that there is a small amount of cartoon violence, like Benjamin smashing the head of a cow that laughs at him. Those comics are few, but they are there.

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