Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
by Ben Clanton
ISBN: 9781101918265
Binding: Hardcover
Publication
date: 10/04/2016
Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
Pages: 64
Age
Range: 6 to 9
Grade
Range: 1 to 4
Publisher’s Blurb:
Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish.
The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties
and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean
together.
A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three stories. In the first, Jelly learns that Narwhal is a really good friend. Then Narwhal and Jelly form their own pod of awesomeness with their ocean friends. And finally, Narwhal and Jelly read the best book ever -- even though it doesn't have any words...or pictures!
Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship, the benefits of working together and the power of imagination in the delightful Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea.
My Thoughts:
This book reminds me very much of one of my daughter’s favorite series—Mo
Willems’ Elephant and Piggie. Two
creatures meet up and become friends. The illustrations are whimsical, as is
the action. The dialogue has the same “taste” to it. Plus, we get some
interesting narwhal trivia as well! (Will we get jellyfish trivia in another
volume?)
One reason I requested this ARC is that we were at the Point Defiance
Zoo and Aquarium last week, where my wants-to-be-a-marine-biologist daughter
and I spent lots of time looking at the jellyfish. She even has a jellyfish
necklace as a souvenir.
Needless to say, although she’s on the older end for this book (and
has, in fact, put her Elephant and Piggie
books away in the garage), she likes it.
Possible Objectionable Material:
Anachronisms, like waffles in the ocean. One sea creature holds a boom
box—bad idea for a real person to do in the water.
Who Might Like This Book:
Elephant and Piggie fans.
Lovers of sea creatures. I think kids on down to around age 4 should be fine
with it.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
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