Ages 6+1-min guideHumorGraphic novelFriendship
The Bad Guys
by Aaron Blabey
Good fitA great fit for most kids 6 and up. Short, silly and full of cartoon action. A great bridge from picture books to chapter books.
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What it’s about
Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha and Mr. Shark are tired of being seen as bad guys. They decide to become heroes. First they rescue a cat, then 200 dogs from the city pound.
The ending
What might come up
Cartoon violenceA littleSlapstick and threats.
Potty humorA littleA few gross jokes.
LanguageA littleLots of name-calling and put-downs between friends.
RomanceNone
Scary momentsNone
Why kids like it
Scary animals trying (and failing) to be nice, told like a comic.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who is the leader of the gang?
- 2What do they rescue?
- 3Which member is good at disguises?
- 4What does Mr. Snake keep trying to do?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
