Recommendations for great graphic novels with best friends in all shapes, sizes, and species from Middle School Librarian Beth Kirchenberg.
Bird & Squirrel on the Run by James Burks
Bird and Squirrel outwit Cat and become best friends in this zany adventure.
Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks
Sanity and Tallulah live in a space station at the end of the galaxy. When Sanity’s illegally created three-headed kitten escapes, the girls have to turn their home upside down to find her.
Crab & Snail: The Invisible Whale by Beth Ferry
Join Crab and Snail in the surf zone, where they think deep thoughts and have unforgettable seaside adventures.
Beak & Ally: Unlikely Friends by Norman Feuti
Ally the alligator is perfectly happy being alone—until one day a noisy bird named Beak lands on her snout.
Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds by Elise Gravel
Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who’s not afraid to tell him when he’s insufferable!
Gustav & Henri: Space Time Cake! by Andy Matthews
Meet Gustav and Henri. This is their book. It’s a bit about friendship and a lot about snacks (especially nachos!).
Rover and Speck: This Planet Rocks! by Jonathan Roth
Two mismatched rovers alone on a distant planet—what could possibly go wrong?
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy by Doug Savage
Superheroes Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy use superpowers—laser vision and sense of optimism, respectively—to defend their forest home against aliens, mutants and cyborgs.