Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
by Ben Clanton · Narwhal and Jelly
A joyful underwater friendship that turns reluctant readers into book lovers
Our Take
A warm, accessible graphic novel that kids adore for its humor and heart, with standout gateway power for reluctant readers and strong creative spark for parents
✓ Perfect for
- • Emerging readers ages 5-7 who love visual storytelling
- • funny characters
- • and gentle humor. Also ideal for reluctant readers who need a short
- • accessible entry point into independent reading.
Book facts
- Format
- graphic novel
- ISBN
- 9781101918715
- Series
- Narwhal and Jelly
- Illustration
- fully_illustrated
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