MARBLE PRESS BOOKS

Carefully selected kid-friendly books from Marble Press. Click on the book cover if you want to read more. Scroll to see our graphic novel collections.

PICTURE BOOKS (fiction) Ages 4-8, K-Gr 3

The Sweetest Taste
The Sweetest Taste - Sara Holly Ackerman and Juliana Oakley
The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale
The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale - Monica Acker and Mikel Valverde
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Ms Swirly's Compliment Machine -Jana Mattern and Judit Orosz
CHASING THE LIGHT
Chasing the Light - Amanda Davis and Faryn Hughes
The First Christmas Tree Helen Haidle and Raluca Burca
The First Christmas Tree - Helen Haidle and Raluca Burca
Pirate Baby! A Booty-ful Tale- Monica Acker and Susana Soto
Pirate Baby! A Booty-ful Tale- Monica Acker and Susana Soto
The Wind Child: A Friendship Fable - Lizzy Rizzi and Rogerio Coelho
The Wind Child: A Friendship Fable - Lizzy Rizzi and Rogerio Coelho
Giant Baby!
Giant Baby! Liz Rosenberg and Eva Byrne
These Little Feet
These Little Feet -Hayley Rawsthorne and Briony Stewart
I Said No! A Kid-to Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private - Zack and Kimberly King, Susan Szecsi
The Tractor Squad - Heather Dawn Torres and Gary Laib
The Tractor Squad - Heather Dawn Torres and Gary Laib
The Tractor Squad Saves the Day - Heather Dawn Torres and Gary Laib
The Tractor Squad Saves the Day - Heather Dawn Torres and Gary Laib
My Big Embarrassing Elephant - Angie Lucas and Pierre Collet-Derby
My Big Embarrassing Elephant - Angie Lucas and Pierre Collet-Derby
Rafa and the Wrong Legs
Rafa and the Wrong Legs - Angie Lucas and Ana Sanfelippo
Little Wolf's Howl
Little Wolf's Howl - Nelly Buchet and Mathias Ball
LINDEN: The Story of A Tree and the community that loves him UPLIFTING MESSAGE ABOUT LOVE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY Like The Giving Tree, Linden watches over those who care and love for him. UNLIKE the Giving Tree, Linden’s love for his community isn’t expressed through sacrifice. This is ultimately a more positive message for kids. Huge linden tree, Black child is sitting on a branch, diverse people sitting around the tree, a man plays the violin. Some trees grow up wanting to be tall lighthouses or big red barns full of horses. Not Linden. He is grateful just being a tree. Through snowy winters full of caroling to summertime picnics beneath his shady boughs, Linden watches over the people who love and care for him. Colleen Muske’s heartfelt, gorgeously illustrated ode to the simple joys of loving one’s community is full of childlike wonder and comfort in the many ways nature supports and surprises us.
Linden: The Story of a Tree - Colleen Muske
OurUnbreakable Thread, A family's love Through Generations is a heartfelt, ageless picture boo. Just like The Invisible String and Love You Forever, here is a picture book geared for parents that will become a must-have and must-buy gift for baby showers, Father’s Day, and graduation day.
OurUnbreakable Thread, A family's love Through Generations - Jon Collins-Black and Nicole Gsell
The Dogs Next Door-humorous picture book
The Dogs Next Door - Patricia Carlin
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Easy Reader Graphic Novels - Ages: 6-9 years old, Gr 1-3 Recommended by the American Library Association

Surprise! The adventures of Penguin and Panda, Vol 1, graphic novel series for young readers Gr1-4 Humor, ups and downs of friendship, odd-couple comedy, heartfelt and deep, philosophical
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise! (Vol 1) - Brenda Maier and Fanni Mezes
Fun and Games! The Adventures of Penguin and Panda, Vol 1, graphic novel series for young readers Gr1-4 Humor, ups and downs of friendship, odd-couple comedy, heartfelt and deep, philosophical
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Fun and Games (Vol 2) - Brenda Maier and Fanni Mezes
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda. series. Fun Early Reder graphic novel series recommended by the American Library Association
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Winterfest (Vol 3) - Brenda Maier and Fanni Mezes
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: In the Dark (Vol 4) - Brenda Maier and Fanni Mezes
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Searching for Unicorns (Vol 5) - Brenda Maier and Fanni Mezes
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Searching for Unicorns (Vol 5) - Brenda Maier and Fanni Mezes
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Middle Grade Ages 8-12 years old, Gr 3-6

Glow by Nancy Stone
Glow - Nancy Stone (A Magical Fantasy Novel)
Ellie in First Position, middle grade graphic novel book cover; dancing girl has a shadow ballet dancer; pink background, best selling ballet graphic novel “Ellie is such a relatable character, and her struggles will certainly resonate with young readers. I appreciate that this story is presented as a graphic novel, as it is sure to reach a potentially wider audience of fledgling bookworms.” —Andrea Pole (Goodreads)
Ellie in First Position - Brian Freschi and Elena Triolo (A Graphic Novel)
One Alley Summer - Anne Ylvisaker (A novel in Free Verse)
One Alley Summer - Anne Ylvisaker (A Novel in Free Verse)
Sophie Jurassic Bark -Brian Anderson -Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
Sophie Jurassic Bark -Brian Anderson -Junior Library Guild Gold Standard (A Graphic Novel)
Sophie Frankenstein's Hound -Brian Anderson -Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
Sophie Frankenstein's Hound -Brian Anderson -Junior Library Guild Gold Standard (A Graphic Novel)
Sophie:Wags to Wishes - Brian Anderson
Sophie:Wags to Wishes - Brian Anderson - Junior Library Guild Gold Standard (A Graphic Novel)
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Sophie: (Vol 5)
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Young Adult Novels Ages 13 and up, Gr 7 nd up

Into the Deep Blue by Jennifer E. Archer book cover art and design by Susan Szecsi 9781958325377-Into the deep blue
Into the Deep Blue - Jennifer E Archer
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GRAPHIC NOVELS 5-9

American Library Association Best Early-Reader Graphic Novels for Ages 5-9 list 2024 Kids will fall in love with reading with The Adventures of Penguin and Panda series. Each book contains four kid-friendly, humorous stories about two very different friends. STEM facts, and extras in each book. Free additional (reading comprehension) lesson plans and other fun activities are availbale under “Resorces” menu. The Penguin and Panda series are available as hardcover and trade paperback. Volume 5 Chasing for Unicorns is comingin October 2026.

GRAPHIC NOVELS 8-12

Sophie series: A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD Selection. Based on the much-loved webcomic, “Dog Eat Doug,” Sophie is a hilarious new graphic novel series, a sendup of family life from the perspective of one snarky dog who wants nothing more than to have everything—without ever having to share. Full of mini adventures, pop culture spoofs, sharp jokes, adorable illustrations, and a sneaky dose of heart, Jurassic Bark and Frankenstein’s Hound are the perfect introduction to these characters and their world. Just right for the pet-obsessed among us no matter the age, while simultaneously appealing to the kids who love to giggle at Big Nate, Dog Man, Garfield, and Snoopy. See our FREE How to Draw Write and Draw Your Graphic Novel Activity Kit on the Resources page.
Ellie in First Position is an American Library Association Award Winner – Best Early-Reader Graphic Novels for Ages 5-9 list 2024.
This charming slice-of-life middle grade graphic novel is about a ten year old Ellie who refuses to give up her dream of learning ballet. A perfect summer or back-to-school reading. Ellie is First Position is a great choice for readers who, when they were a bit younger, enjoyed the Amelia Bedelia (Herman Parish) series. Ellie, just like Amelia, is a likable and spunky little girl with a strong personality that gets her into trouble. 
Similarly to the Babysitter Clubs (Gale Galligan and MN Martingraphic novel version, in Logan Likes Mary, Ellie finds herself having a crush on her new classmate Nick. There are also plenty of awkward situations and challenges in Ellie’s friendships, all written and illustrated in a hilarious way.