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.

MY-BIG-EMBARRASSING-ELEPHANT-by Angie Lucas illustrations by Pierre Collet-Derby, Marble-Press
My Big Embarrassing Elephant, Ages: 4-8,
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.
Our Unbreakable Thread, Ages: 4 and up, an ageless picture book
Giant Baby, Ages:3-8, Picture book, (March 2025)
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, Ages 13 and up, YA novel
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
Penguin and Panda: Surprise! #1 Ages: 6-9, graphic novel
Rafa and the Wrong Legs
Rafa and the Wrong Legs, Ages: 4-8, picture book
Sophie: Wags to Wishes (Vol 3) Ages 8-12, Graphic Novel
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
Penguin and Panda: Fun and Games #2 Ages: 6-9, graphic novel
Sophie Jurassic Bark -Brian Anderson -Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
SOPHIE: Jurassic Park, (Vol. 1) Ages: 8-12, Graphic novel
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.
Linden: The Story of a Tree, Ages: 4-8, picture book
I said No! A Kid-toKid Guide to Keeping Private parts Private, Ages 4-9.
These Little Feet
These Little Feet, Ages: 3-6, Picture book, (Spring 2025)
One Alley Summer: A Novel about Friendship and Growing Up Categories: middle grade novel, poetry A girl sitting hidden, high behind tree-leaves is writing in her diary, below her another girls is on a skateboard. Themes: treehouse, diary, secrets, middle school, verse, summer, skateboard, dog, boundaries, nostalgia, poetry, growing up, story in free-verse, friendship, peer pressure Easily accessible verse with pitch-perfect tone for middle grade readers; Phee is a deeply relatable character and narrator The summer between elementary and middle school is a universally fraught time, and this story perfectly captures the anxiety we all know so well; a positive, feel-good story about friendship and growing up; Older readers will recall with joy and angst the summers of their own youth
One Alley Summer, Ages: 9 and up, a novel in verse
Sophie Frankenstein's Hound -Brian Anderson -Junior Library Guild Gold Standard
SOPHIE: Frankenstein's Hound, (Vol. 2) Ages: 8-12, graphic novel
Penguin and Panda: Winterfest #3, Ages: 6-9, graphic novel
The Tractor Squad Saves the Day
The Tractor Squad Saves the Day #2 Ages: 3-8, picture book
The Tractor Squad, picture book about team of tractors working and playing together with the farm animals. Rhyming read aloud.
The Tractor Squad #1 Ages: 3-8, picture book
Little Wolf's Howl
Little Wolf's Howl, Ages 4-8, picture book
Penguin and Panda: In the Darl #4 Ages: 6-9, graphic 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 in First Position, Ages: 8-12, graphic novel
The Dogs Next Door-humorous picture book
The Dogs Next Door, Ages: 4-8, picture book

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.

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.