Image Comics’ Silverline Books imprint has put out several all-ages’ graphic novels.Some of their previous titles include Dear Dracula, Bruce The Little Blue Spruce andMissing The Boat.Silverline Books has also just announced that Dear Dracula artist Vicente Navarette is producing a new children’s graphic novel called Kite Day.”After being so taken with Dear Dracula, I was extremely pleased to once again work with Vinny on Kite Day,” Silverline Books Publisher Jim Valentino said. “Kite Day is exactly the kind of book Silverline Books looks for: engaging graphic novellas that bridge the gap between comics and traditional all-ages’ books suitable for kids and parents alike.”Kite Day’s story is told in a delightful rhyming narrative.The graphic novel tells the story of a spirited, young-at-heart elderly man on his kite flying afternoon.Kite Day is a full cover, forty-eight page graphic novel hardcover.Kite Day’s suggested retail price is $9.99, and it is scheduled to reach stores on February 4th, 2009.
