Pen Pals: A Graphic Novel!
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2026

Pen Pals: A Graphic Novel!

Written by Tom Angleberger

Part of the Dino Poet : Graphic Novels series

A frog's poetic journey amidst dinosaurs, danger, and inspiration.

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96 pages
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In a land teeming with dinosaurs, Frog doubts his poetic talent. With Dino Poet's help, he embarks on a thrilling quest for inspiration. As they dodge volcanoes and carnivores, they encounter poetic dinosaurs like Iguanodon and Parasaurolophuses. But it's the enchanting archaeopteryx, Hope, who might spark the world's first love poem. Can Frog find his voice amidst the chaos and creativity of this prehistoric world? Join this whimsical adventure where poetry and peril collide, and discover if Frog can overcome his fears to become the poet he never thought he could be.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, comes a hilarious young graphic novel adventure through the land of the dinosaurs.Dino Poet wants to help Frog write his first poem, but there’s a problem–Frog doesn’t think he’s a writer! What if his poems are bad? What if he can’t come up with ideas?Lucky for these pals, the wide, wild world is full of inspiration–and danger. Dodging volcanoes and carnivores, the two friends meet a bunch of new poetry pals: two-word poems with Iguanodon, beat poetry with Parasaurolophuses. And then there’s the dreamy archaeopteryx named Hope, who just might inspire the world’s first love poem.From the incomparable mind of New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, this hilarious graphic novel series is a rollicking romp through the land of the dinosaurs and a celebration of the poets that live in all of us.More from the Dino Poet series: Dino Poet

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 24, 2026
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419772825

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