
This charming graphic novel explores themes of jealousy and friendship through the eyes of Edward, a loyal horse whose best friend, the Knight, becomes infatuated with a new, flashy gryphon. As the gryphon causes more chaos than companionship, Edward's quiet heroism shines through, reminding the Knight where true friendship lies. It's a sweet, accessible story perfect for discussing feelings of being replaced, the value of old friends, and what makes someone truly special. Ideal for ages 4-8, it offers a gentle way to talk about big emotions.
The Knight's best friend is her horse, Edward. They go everywhere together and do everything together! But when the Knight gets a gryphon, suddenly all she talks about is how awesome her new pet is. Edward can't help it-he's jealous! But the gryphon turns out to be more of a peril than a pet, and it's Edward who comes to the rescue in the end. It turns out that gryphons aren't so great...but Edward sure is! The second of four adorable picture books from the creators of Adventures in Cartooning, Gryphons Aren't so Great is a sweet and accessible story in the Adventures in Cartooning universe.