Narwhal~ Unicorn of the Sea (a Kid’s Shelf Review)

Reading books together is one of the ways that we work on having a strong family.  It gives us a common bond as well as mental and physical (cuddles!) time together.  Yesterday the kids and I got a chance to download and read this book before it is available in stores and I’m very excited about it and wanted to share it with you.

This beginner graphic novel was a delight! I was first drawn to the book by the sweet and simple image on the cover.  Once I (and the kids) opened it we were not disappointed.

It is a story about a narwhal and a jellyfish written in three parts.  First, when they meet for the first time and discover that they have lots in common ~waffles!~ and can be really great friends.  Second, when they create a pod of awesomeness with their ocean friends.  And lastly (in a manner reminiscent of The Book with No Pictures), they read the greatest book ever even though it has no words or pictures!  By using their wild imaginations to fill a blank book with a very silly story, Narwhal and Jelly had my children (6 and 8) rolling on the floor with laughter.  The kids thought it was just hilarious that “he [Narwhal] has a sidekick strawberry!”

This book is funny and smart and plays up to children’s sense of humor without being crass.  The illustrations are simple and the creatures are so animated that they draw the reader into the story.  The comic-book style gives kids a different way to access the story, as my 8 year old says, “it’s good to see the pictures and the words all together so you can understand the story.”

I could easily see this book being the start of a conversation with children about letting their creativity flow while creating their own books!  It would make a wonderful gift for any young lover of animals and silliness in your life.

It is due to be published on October 4, 2016.

Health and Happiness,

Cerissa

*I was not compensated for this review, all conclusions are my own*