

The best kind of morality tales are wrapped up in stories so fun you don’t realize you’re learning something, and Clanton expertly weaves entertainment and lessons into one perfect tail. These books, with their colorful and engaging cartoonish illustrations and funny punchlines, help kids work out the tough stuff going on in their lives. Not feeling special, making new friends, and feeling alone are all things that school-aged children grapple with. While sweet and fun, the series manages to touch on important subjects that help parents and kids with real-life topics. Narwhal is lovable and silly, and Jelly is his straight man and foil. And here comes Narwhal, one of our favorite characters ready to mingle! With an impressive unicorn-like horn and fishy friends galore, Narwhal takes the waves by storm for fun and adventure in these charming early readers meet graphic novels.Īuthor and illustrator Ben Clanton has reeled in the big one with this adorable, peppy series. Pretty much any elementary-school kid can tell you all about Narwhals, the most magical creatures in the ocean-they’re kind of a big deal. The Children’s Book Review | December 5, 2019
