'Hilarious and charming. The most loveable duo since Frog and Toad' – Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants
Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession … peanut butter! He's so obsessed he even wants to change his name to … that's right … Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn't so sure that's the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are).
A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three short stories about trying new things, favourite foods and accepting who we are.
The perfect first book for young readers, just moving on from picture books, discovering the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination.
PRAISE FOR Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea:
'Undersea adventures have never been so darn cute …. The incessant charm and unabashed joy should make this an easy sell. Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker' – Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
'An utterly enchanting start to a series that’s bound to be popular among young readers' - Starred Review, School Library Journal
'Geez, Narwhal and Jellyfish are adorable. There’s no other word as appropriate for this duo& readers will likely clamour for the next outing' – Starred Review, Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
'Bantering dialogue entertains throughout, but the book’s best moment might belong to the third story, when Narwhal lends Jelly his “favourite book in the whole wide water, which is blank…“. ""It’s an imagination book, Jelly!… Narwhal explains. Readers ready for underwater goofiness of the non-SpongeBob variety will be eager for more adventures from this duo' – Publishers Weekly
Ben Clanton is the author/illustrator of the NARWHAL AND JELLY early graphic novel series as well as IT CAME IN THE MAIL, VOTE FOR ME!, and REX WRECKS IT. When Ben isn't doodling up stories (and often when he is) he likes to cook, explore outdoors, and play basketball. Ben lives in Tacoma, WA with his wife, son and goldendoodle pup. Find out more about Ben at www.benclanton.com. And visit Narwhal and Jelly at their o-fish-al page www.narwhalandjelly.com
The story of an elderly dog whose comfortable life is turned upside down by the arrival of a lively kitten. Unable to sleep or eat in peace anymore, he is constantly on guard against the kitten's playful but needle-sharp claws. And how can he compete with the cute new arrival for Emily's affection? ""Norris, I do believe you're sulking."" says Emily as she bursts into laughter. With both loss of dignity and his young owner's attention, he takes to his bed. But when one day the kitten is threatened by the dog next door and the household is thrown into chaos, Norris instinctively springs into action and saves the day. Our hero is amply rewarded by all concerned and Norris happily returns to his tranquil way of life - but with one little added advantage. An exciting, original tale told with Gus Clarke's unique humour and warmth. For children with some experience of reading by themselves.
Tom is lent a horse for the summer but Horton Chancellor isn't what he expects - he is wild, uncontrollable and too dangerous to ride. Tom is determined to train him, but will he succeed before the Benbridge show? And what will happen when he has to give the horse back?
Princess Ellie is pony-mad!
The palace is buzzing with preparations for the royal jubilee party, but all Ellie wants to do is sneak off to the stables. Ellie is worried about Starlight. There's something wrong and Meg, the palace groom, won't tell her what it is. To take her mind off it, Ellie goes for a ride on the beach with her friends.
But then disaster strikes. Will they get back in time for the party, and will they ever find out what's wrong with Starlight?
Akimbo lives with his family on a game reserve in Kenya. His father is the head park ranger, and he tries to protect the animals that roam the reserve. One day, Akimbo and his father find a dead mother elephant killed by poachers. Akimbo can't stop thinking about the baby elephant left without a mother. What can he do to stop the cruel poachers?
Every time the donkey sneezed, money fell from its mouth. So the rascally innkeeper decided to steal him. But Harry, the help of his magic stick, is able to teach the innkeeper a lesson.
