Lists and Suggestions for Kids
List: Manga for Grades 4-6
Anne of Green Gables
Chan, Crystal S., adapter.
"Siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert were planning to adopt an orphaned boy to help out arou... More
"Siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert were planning to adopt an orphaned boy to help out around their farm, Green Gables - instead, they got Anne Shirley. A plucky redheaded girl with a vibrant imagination, Anne turns first Green Gables and then the rest of Prince Edward Island on its ear."-- Less
LBX: New Dawn Raisers, Volume 1
Fujii, Hideaki, 1977- author, artist.
In the near future, a boy named Van Yamano owns Achilles, a miniaturized robot made of a new super-... More
In the near future, a boy named Van Yamano owns Achilles, a miniaturized robot made of a new super-strong industrial cardboard. But Achilles is no ordinary LBX. Hidden inside him is secret data that Van must keep out of the hands of evil at all costs! Everything goes wrong for Van when the plane his dad is on goes down and he starts getting hints that his dad may be still alive. Less
Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 1 & 2
Fujimaki, Tadatoshi, 1982- author, artist.
Kuroko Tetsuya doesn't stand out much. In fact, he's so plain that people hardly ever not... More
Kuroko Tetsuya doesn't stand out much. In fact, he's so plain that people hardly ever notice when he's around. Though he's just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that's where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge-one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing! And now that he's a high school student, he's on a mission to defeat each member of his legendary middle school team, known as the Miracle Generation, with the help of a new transfer student fresh from the U.S.-Taiga Kagami! When incoming first-year Taiga Kagami joins the Seirin High basketball team, he meets Tetsuya Kuroko, a mysterious boy who's plain beyond words. But Kagami's in for the shock of his life when he learns that the practically invisible Kuroko was once a member of the "Miracle Generation"--the undefeated, legendary team! Less
Fairy Idol Kanon, Volume 1
Hakamada, Mera.
Fourth-grader Kanon loves to sing, but her journey to stardom does not begin until she befriends Al... More
Fourth-grader Kanon loves to sing, but her journey to stardom does not begin until she befriends Alto, a magical fairy princess who promises to help Kanon with her singing career. Less
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Volume 1, Part 1
Himekawa, Akira.
A boy named Link sets out on a quest to deliver the Emerald, one of the three spiritual stones that... More
A boy named Link sets out on a quest to deliver the Emerald, one of the three spiritual stones that hold the key to controlling the land of Hyrule, to Zelda, the country's princess, facing many perils on his journey. Less
Splatoon, Volume 1
Hinodeya, Sankichi, author, illustrator.
"The Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team that inks the most ground will be crown... More
"The Turf Wars have started in Inkopolis, and the team that inks the most ground will be crowned the winner! Goggles and Team Blue are ranked lower than their competitors. But with some teamwork and a touch of creativity, they might just leave their mark on this tournament!"-- Less
Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 1
Konami, Kanata, 1958-
"Chi is a mischievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds h... More
"Chi is a mischievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large park meadow, where she is rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The little kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada apartment...where pets are strictly not permitted."--Publisher's website. Less
Yo-kai Watch: Nate's Lucky Day, Volume 1
Konishi, Noriyuki, author, illustrator.
Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him the Yo-kai Watch, which al... More
Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him the Yo-kai Watch, which allows him to see Yo-kai of all shapes and forms. Less
Pokémon Adventures: Black 2 & White 2, Volume 1
Kusaka, Hidenori, author.
When Team Plasma attacks the Unova region using Pokémon-controlling machines, Nate infiltrates the... More
When Team Plasma attacks the Unova region using Pokémon-controlling machines, Nate infiltrates the Pokémon Trainers' School in order to acquire a memory card that can jam the signals, which is in the possession of Rosa, a student. Less
Ninja Baseball Kyuma! Volume 1
Maeda, Shunshin.
"Kyuma and his dog Inui live in the mountains, where Kyuma trains every day to become a great ... More
"Kyuma and his dog Inui live in the mountains, where Kyuma trains every day to become a great ninja. But when Kyuma mistakes a baseball captain for his master, the local baseball team ends up with its first ninja player! Can a ninja step up to the plate and learn how to play ball? Find out in Ninja Baseball Kyuma!" -- from publisher's web site. Less
Nicola Traveling Around the Demons' World, Volume 1
Miyanaga, Asaya, author, illustrator.
Nicola never really felt like she fit in around other humans so she came to the demons' world ... More
Nicola never really felt like she fit in around other humans so she came to the demons' world instead and, together with her demon friend Simon, she travels far and wide, meeting many monsters and having lots of adventures. Less
The Big Adventures of Majoko, Volume 1
Mizuna, Tomomi.
A mysterious diary in Nana's room becomes a portal to the land of magic, home to a little witc... More
A mysterious diary in Nana's room becomes a portal to the land of magic, home to a little witch named Majoko. Nana and Majoko become friends, and Nana gets pulled into Majoko's big adventures! Less
Zo Zo Zombie, Volume 1
Nagatoshi, Yasunari, author, illustrator.
"Zombie boy isn't your average kid, and while being a zombie might not at first seem like... More
"Zombie boy isn't your average kid, and while being a zombie might not at first seem like an ideal lifestyle, you'd be amazed by what this little guy is capable of. A laugh-out-loud comedy sure to have boys and girls alike rocking in their chairs"--Page 4 of cover. Less
The Gods Lie
Ozaki, Kaori, author.
"Natsuru Nanao, a 6th grader who lives alone with his mother, strikes up an unlikely friendshi... More
"Natsuru Nanao, a 6th grader who lives alone with his mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with the reserved and driven Rio Suzumura. Natsuru plays hookey from soccer camp that summer, and instead of telling the truth to his mother, he spends all his time with Rio and her kid brother at their rickety house, where a dark secret threatens to upend their fragile happiness."--Amazon.com. Less
Leave It to PET: The Misadventures of a Recycled Super Robot, Volume 1
Sonishi, Kenji, 1969-
PET was a simple plastic bottle until nine-year-old Noboru Yamada recycled him. Now he's a sup... More
PET was a simple plastic bottle until nine-year-old Noboru Yamada recycled him. Now he's a super robot programmed to protect Noboru at all costs. Less
BakéGyamon = Backwards Game, Volume 1
Tamura, Mitsuhisa.
"Sanshiro's chances of having an adventure are slim to none in his tiny island hometown, ... More
"Sanshiro's chances of having an adventure are slim to none in his tiny island hometown, until the day a mysterious stranger invites him to play a game. Without warning, Sanshiro is taken to a backwards universe to play BakéGyamon, a game pitting monsters against monsters. Along the way he meets other players who have a particular reason for being there -- to obtain the wish that is granted to the winner. But how far can Sanshiro get when the monsters he's been paired with are a bunch of little mud balls?"--P. [4] of cover. Less
Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll, Volume 1
Tsukirino, Yumi.
Cinnamoroll, an extraordinary puppy who loves freshly baked cinnamon rolls and uses his long ears t... More
Cinnamoroll, an extraordinary puppy who loves freshly baked cinnamon rolls and uses his long ears to fly high into the sky, is always on the lookout for a new adventure with his friends Chiffon, Mocha, Espresso, Cappuccino, and little Milk. Less
Swans in Space, Volume 1
Yamamoto, Lun Lun.
"Two average girls join the Space Patrol, a secret group dedicated to helping others across th... More
"Two average girls join the Space Patrol, a secret group dedicated to helping others across the galaxy. Life lessons include learning to ask for help, overcoming laziness and recognizing the importance of family"--Publisher's website (viewed December 15, 2009). Less
Little Witch Academia, Volume 1
Yoshinari, Yoh, 1971- author.
Akko Kagari, a student from a non-magical family, faces bullies and builds friendships at the prest... More
Akko Kagari, a student from a non-magical family, faces bullies and builds friendships at the prestigious Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. Less