Guts
by Raina Telgemeier · Smile
A graphic memoir that makes childhood anxiety visible, relatable, and manageable
Kid
67
/ 100
Parent
69
/ 100
Teacher
66
/ 100
Best fit: ages 9-11
Still works: ages 8-13
Our Take
Emotionally sophisticated graphic memoir that scores highest on parent-valued attributes (emotional depth, real-world relevance, conversation starting) while maintaining strong kid appeal through visual accessibility and relatable content.
✓ Perfect for
- • kids who experience anxiety or stomach-related worry
- • readers who love Raina Telgemeier's other graphic memoirs
- • children who need to see therapy portrayed positively
- • reluctant readers who engage best with visual storytelling
Book facts
- Format
- graphic novel
- ISBN
- 9780545852500
- Series
- Smile
- Illustration
- fully_illustrated
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