Book Series · 23 Books

My First Graphic Novel Books

In order from Bella's Boat Surprise to First Base Blues.

The My First Graphic Novel series is a set of 23 graphic novels by Cari Meister, published between 2009 and 2012. Written for ages 5–7, most books run about 30 pages.

Bella's Boat Surprise
Bree's Bike Jump
Lily's Lucky Leotard
Rah-Rah Ruby!
T-Ball Trouble
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bella's Boat Surprise
Graphic Nov.
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$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

Bella's Boat Surprise

By Christianne C. Jones, Mary Sullivan (Illustrator)

A girl's boating adventure takes an unexpected turn. Will her excitement last?

32 pages· 446 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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The complete set

My First Graphic Novel Series

23 books · Published 2009–2012

Series
Graphic Nov.
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$759

Bella's Boat Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A girl's boating adventure takes an unexpected turn. Will her excitement last?

Bree's Bike Jump

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

Can Bree conquer her fear of the daunting bike jump?

Lily's Lucky Leotard

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

Can a new leotard help Lily master the star jump?

Rah-Rah Ruby!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A girl works hard all summer to overcome her difficulty with spelling so she can achieve her goal of becoming a cheerleader.

T-Ball Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A young boy joins a T-ball team. Is he ready to hit off the tee?

The End Zone
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

The End Zone

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A girl defies the odds to join a boys' flag football team.

The Kickball Kids
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

The Kickball Kids

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A team faces off in a high-stakes kickball tournament.

Dump Truck Day

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A boy's thrilling ride in a dump truck leads to unexpected adventures at a pit mine.

Secret Scooter

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A mysterious red scooter eludes Jackson's pursuit through town.

Sale price
$759

Train Trip

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

A first train trip to the city promises unexpected adventures.

Clues in the Attic

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

A boy must face his fears in the attic to retrieve a lost item.

Morning Mystery
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

Morning Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

A girl discovers her chaotic morning is the result of her brother's April Fools' Day pranks.

The Missing Monster Card

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

A missing card sparks a frantic search.

The Cat That Disappeared
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

The Cat That Disappeared

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

A group of friends organize a pet show, but one of the pets goes missing.

Sale price
$759

Big City Sights

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

A city trip goes awry. Can Ty salvage his adventure?

Sale price
$799

Race on the River

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

Can Mikey finally outpace his brother in a river tube race?

Sale price
$759

The Forest Surprise

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

A forest hike turns into an unexpected adventure.

Sale price
$759

The Scary Slopes

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

Can Brooke conquer her fear of snowboarding on vacation?

Sale price
$625

Tide Pool Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

A rocky tide pool threatens to ruin a beach day. Can it be saved?

Bus Ride Bully
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

Bus Ride Bully

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

A bully's absence stirs unexpected feelings in a young boy.

Sale price
$759

First Base Blues

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2012

Can Nico excel at first base or will he let his team down?

The Swim Race

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2012

A swim lesson turns into an epic race in Casey's imagination.

Sale price
$759

Too Short for the Court

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2012

Can Morgan overcome her height and shine on the basketball court?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the My First Graphic Novel series?

There are 23 books in the My First Graphic Novel series. It began with Bella's Boat Surprise in 2009, and the newest book, First Base Blues, was published in 2012.

What ages are the My First Graphic Novel books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring My First Graphic Novel to life.

01

Christianne C. Jones

Author
02

Mary Sullivan

Illustrator
03

Lori Mortensen

Author
04

Cari Meister

Author
05

Jannie Ho

Illustrator
06

Corinne L. Doerrfeld

Illustrator
07

Julie Olson

Illustrator
08

Michael Emmerson

Illustrator
09

Marilyn Janovitz

Illustrator
10

Remy Simard

Illustrator
11

Anita Yasuda

Author
12

Steve Harpster

Illustrator
13

Scott Nickel

Author
14

Carla Mooney

Author
15

Darcy Pattison

Author
16

Michelle Lord

Author
17

Amy J Lemke

Author

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