Narwhal vs. Kindergarten by Vanessa Roeder - ISBN: 9780593858509
Hardcover
Narwhal’s horn causes chaos! Can friendship save kindergarten?

Narwhal vs. Kindergarten

$36.65

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    6 August 2025

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Summary

A gentle tale from the beloved creator of The Box Turtle about a narwhal whose horn keeps getting in the way during his first week of school, until his new friends help him find just the right accommodations.

Hugo has a problem. A big, tall problem. One that refuses to go away, no matter how many hats (or donuts) he puts on his head to try and hide it. His horn is a barrier to the bus and a calamity in the classroom, and nothing Hugo tries seems make it better.

But with the he…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593858509
ISBN-10:0593858506
Author:Vanessa Roeder
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:6 August 2025
Weight:405g
Dimensions:287mm x 224mm x 9mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A laugh-out-loud, fish-out-of-water, first-day-of-school read.”Kirkus

“Friendly multimedia vignettes…emphasiz[e] themes of community support.” —Publishers Weekly

“Hugo learns everyone has their unique abilities and differences, and that working together makes everything better. A fun story about fitting in while also embracing our differences.” —Kidsbookshelf.com

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About The Author

Vanessa Roeder

Vanessa Roeder is an author and illustrator whose work has been featured in Highlights magazine and on Apartment Therapy. Her picture books include The Box Turtle, The Stack and The King Penguin. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas.

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