Okay kiddo, a graphic novel is a type of book that tells a story using both words and pictures. It's like a big comic book, but usually longer and with a more complex story.
So you know how you have favorite books with lots of words and pictures? Well, a graphic novel is a special kind of book with lots of pictures that tell the story, but also has words to help explain what's happening.
The author and illustrator work together to create a story that is both fun to look at and interesting to read. The pictures help you understand what's going on and make it easier to follow the story.
Some graphic novels are about superheroes, like Spider-man or Batman, while others are about regular people doing regular things. There are even graphic novels that are adaptations of classic books or movies.
So if you like to read books and love to look at pictures, a graphic novel might just be the perfect combination for you!