For a long time comic books got a pretty bad rap. They were the sneaky distraction that schoolchildren disguised inside the pages of 'real books'. People saw them as a more simplified version of reading; something that couldn't offer the same complexity or developmental benefits that 'serious books' could. Here are some things you might not know about comic books and graphic novels and how they can turn your child into a "super" reader: Develop an Appreciation of Art. Have a discussion with your child about the art and its importance in the telling of the story: Why did the artist choose those colors? That style? That shape and size for the panel? The art isn't there to simplify the work, but rather to clarify. Create Confidence. Comics are often recommended for struggling readers because the combination of images with text leads to easier comprehension which creates confidence in reading skills. Increase Inference. When reading a comic, the reader must be able to infer what is happening between each panel. Inspires Creativity Teachers are often asked to identify talented and gifted students by their ability to make "unusual connections." Talented and gifted students offer creative explanations for their answers which seem to come out of nowhere. Comic Book is the way for all students to be creative. Comic Books will inspire everyone -- teachers and students -- to approach learning in new ways. Beside of a lot of variety and challenging templates , This blank comic book contains also a lot of templates of stickers that can used by your kids to help him to create his own story. Now, If your children don't have any comics at home, this can be an excellent gift. Drawing and creating their own comics can awaken their love of reading, adventures and superheroes.