Dogman by Dav Pilkey – the third book is just out and Ivan is thrilled there will be a fourth in December

Lunch Lady Comics by Krosoczka – The last time a brought one of these home from the library he found it first thing in the morning and did not speak to me or pause for breakfast until he completed reading the book.

Jaden Toussaint by Marti Dumas – Jaden quests for more screen time, loves science, has an older sister, has a geeky family and is an expert at ninja dancing. This character resonates with Ivan.

He is also spending a lot of time reading all of the stats and facts on the Pokemon cards that are now organized into a binder. He received many new cards for his birthday and looks at them for hours.