Not Quite Narwhal

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 sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The revelation leaves him torn: is he a land narwhal or a sea unicorn? But perhaps, if Kelp is clever, he may find a way to have the best of both worlds.

Told with heartwarming illustrations and spare, sweet text, Jessie Sima's debut picture book is about fitting in, standing out, and the all-encompassing love of family.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/14/2017
ISBN: 9781481469098
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.10w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 12/05/2016
School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 77
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 191147 / Not Quite Narwhal
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5