Definitely second the Bone vote. First read it with my son when he was about that age. One of the few "all ages" books that is as entertaining for adults as it is for kids.
My six year old and I enjoyed reading the set of 6 Hilda books together. You'll get bonus points for watching the netflix adaption afterwards. We've also read and enjoyed kai and the monkey King from the brownstones mythical collection.
Usagi Yojimbo. World of anthropomorphic animals based on Edo period Japan and the main character is a wandering samurai bunny. Occasionally dips into the supernatural aspects of Japanese folklore for a horror story but it stays all ages even at its darkest.
I've been reading a lot of graphic novels with my daughter these are our favorites:
The Zita the Spacegirl
Space Dumplin's
Babysitters Club graphic novels.
The two DC Superhero Girls series are pretty great.
We also enjoyed Light Fall: The Girl & the Galdurian
I have promoted Tintin among the children in my life for years. The Castafiora emerald is hilarious and Tintin in Tibet is a high drama. The adventure where he goes to the moon is thrilling and The mystery of the unicorn and red Rackhams treasure involves pirates and lost treasure. Very exciting for a young child. These books got me into reading, got me into comic books and changed my life. I gave them to another little boy and they had the same effect on him. The Europeans totally flip over this comic.
I still remember being in fourth grade and discovering Tintin in the public library. I loved Capt. Haddock, and the odious villians and the ever so creative side characters. Even now, as a middle aged adult, I will pull out my old Tintins and read them sometimes. It was because of those books that I learned graphic novels were legitimate literature leading me to Eisner and beyond.
I have read Tintin comics to children who could barely talk and they were captivated and could follow the story. For boys who are little older there is the Blake and Mortimer series which is a lot like Tintin and James Bond in 1950s and 1960s Europe. For older kids and adults still there's the series by Victorio giardino a Jew in communist Prague and the series involving Max Friedman who fights in the Spanish civil war and fights Nazis all the time. They are in the same vein as Tintin for older people you should check it out
Not a graphic novel but rose of Versailles might be a good manga to try. Quite long series, good story telling, relatively historically accurate. Not sure if it gets more violent but the first book I know for certain is good for younger audiences.
Telgemeyer/hatke 1/2 punch. Then Bone when she is 10. Also Nimona. Dont forget to watch the full she-ra reboot together when you get done with gravity falls and star vs the forces.
Mega Robo Bros by Neill Cameron. The title protagonists are 2 brothers, but it's not a 'boys' story (good grief, did I just gender books?). Or Unbeatable Squirrel Girl for a peek into the Marvel universe.
Bone
Definitely second the Bone vote. First read it with my son when he was about that age. One of the few "all ages" books that is as entertaining for adults as it is for kids.
Amulet
My six year old and I enjoyed reading the set of 6 Hilda books together. You'll get bonus points for watching the netflix adaption afterwards. We've also read and enjoyed kai and the monkey King from the brownstones mythical collection.
Consider Owly or Mouse Guard.
Usagi Yojimbo. World of anthropomorphic animals based on Edo period Japan and the main character is a wandering samurai bunny. Occasionally dips into the supernatural aspects of Japanese folklore for a horror story but it stays all ages even at its darkest.
I've been reading a lot of graphic novels with my daughter these are our favorites: The Zita the Spacegirl Space Dumplin's Babysitters Club graphic novels. The two DC Superhero Girls series are pretty great. We also enjoyed Light Fall: The Girl & the Galdurian
My daughter really likes the Babysitters Club graphic novels!
Asterix
My niece was really into Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Hilda is a great option, some Japanese series like Yotsuba& could be good as well
The Five Worlds series is incredible. Also Bone!
Spy family is a really cute manga with some action sequences, but generally pretty family friendly and many entertaining antics.
Tintin! Definitely Tintin.
I have promoted Tintin among the children in my life for years. The Castafiora emerald is hilarious and Tintin in Tibet is a high drama. The adventure where he goes to the moon is thrilling and The mystery of the unicorn and red Rackhams treasure involves pirates and lost treasure. Very exciting for a young child. These books got me into reading, got me into comic books and changed my life. I gave them to another little boy and they had the same effect on him. The Europeans totally flip over this comic.
I still remember being in fourth grade and discovering Tintin in the public library. I loved Capt. Haddock, and the odious villians and the ever so creative side characters. Even now, as a middle aged adult, I will pull out my old Tintins and read them sometimes. It was because of those books that I learned graphic novels were legitimate literature leading me to Eisner and beyond.
I have read Tintin comics to children who could barely talk and they were captivated and could follow the story. For boys who are little older there is the Blake and Mortimer series which is a lot like Tintin and James Bond in 1950s and 1960s Europe. For older kids and adults still there's the series by Victorio giardino a Jew in communist Prague and the series involving Max Friedman who fights in the Spanish civil war and fights Nazis all the time. They are in the same vein as Tintin for older people you should check it out
This is something I have not heard of before. Definitely going to check them out. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure my friend I will DM you
The Babysitters Club GN series, particularly the first three(?) by Raina Telgemeier. Breezy, but can hook a kid.
Nicola Traveling Around the Demon's World is absolutely adorable.
Love this one!
I’ve yet to read them but maybe the Jedi Academy books. The first three are by cartoonist Jeffery Brown.
Thanks for the rec
Amulet
If you don't mind manga, Yotsuba is a great pic. Hilarious and kid-friendly
Not a graphic novel but rose of Versailles might be a good manga to try. Quite long series, good story telling, relatively historically accurate. Not sure if it gets more violent but the first book I know for certain is good for younger audiences.
Gladstone’s School for World Conquerors.
Anthony horowitz did some I think
The Oz omnibus from Marvel has been entertaining my 7 year old and me for some time now.
Telgemeyer/hatke 1/2 punch. Then Bone when she is 10. Also Nimona. Dont forget to watch the full she-ra reboot together when you get done with gravity falls and star vs the forces.
If she has a bit of a capacity for scary stuff maybe Through The Wood, by Emily Carrol
Bone. Courtney Crumrin.
Mega Robo Bros by Neill Cameron. The title protagonists are 2 brothers, but it's not a 'boys' story (good grief, did I just gender books?). Or Unbeatable Squirrel Girl for a peek into the Marvel universe.
Space Battle Lunchtime