Not Quite Narwhal
$24.00
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
1 June 2017
Summary
In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.
Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a little bit different—his tusk isn’t as long, he’s not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current swee…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481469098 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481469096 |
| Author: | Jessie Sima |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 1 June 2017 |
| Weight: | 386g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 229mm x 229mm |
| Series: | Not Quite Narwhal and Friends |
| Audience Age: | 4 |
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Critics Review
“The message is an appealing one that could speak to many family situations relating to multiple identities…feel-good story”
“The message is an appealing one that could speak to many family situations relating to multiple identities…feel-good story” – Kirkus Reviews * November 15, 2016 *
“Adorable characters trigger smiles throughout” – Publisher’s Weekly * December 2016 *
“A storyteller’s pacing and winning characters, resulting in an appealing book. Read it for a whimsical storytime or provide some text-to-text connections for older students with Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Uni the Unicorn and Bob Shea’s Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great….this title is highly recommended.” – School Library Journal * January 2017 *
“Swap the tired Ugly Duckling for this delightfully absurd tale of knowing who you are and where you came from.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books * January 2017 *
“Sima’s bubbly, adorable artwork is nearly irresistible…This endearing tale will warm many a heart.” – Booklist * January 2017 *
“This book is painfully adorable…The story is about finding your own way to belong,..It’s just beautiful.” – Shelf Awareness Pro * January 24, 2017 *
Jessie Sima
Jessie Sima is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books, including Not Quite Narwhal; Love, Z; Hardly Haunted; and more. They grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey and now write and draw in a creaky house in New York state. When not making books, Jessie can be found reading graphic novels, watching scary movies, and playing outside with dogs.
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