Review: Narwhal’s Otter Friend by Ben Clanton

Narwhal's Otter Friend by Ben Clanton

on February 2018
Genres: Graphic Novel
Pages: 64
Format: eBook
Source: Publisher
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Narwhal's Otter Friend (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #4)
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Narwhal's Otter Friend
(A Narwhal and Jelly Book #4)
by Ben Clanton (Goodreads Author)
4.51 ·
Rating details · 51 ratings · 31 reviews
"Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey

Narwhal and Jelly . . . and Otty?! Exuberant Narwhal and skeptical Jelly test the waters of adding a new friend to their pod when they meet Otty the super-adventurous otter in the fourth book of this blockbuster early graphic novel series!

Dive into three new stories about the joy of adventure and the power of friendship! In the first story, Otty the otter makes her debut splash; while Narwhal greets her with immediate enthusiasm, Jelly's not so sure about her...mostly because he worries she'll take his place as Narwhal's best friend. Readers will easily see why Narwhal's so excited to meet Otty, a boisterous explorer who even has an aunt who's a real live sea captain! But readers will also relate to Jelly's uneasiness seeing his best friend making a new pal.

Jelly tries to work out his jealousy in story two, and in story three, the new trio say "Ahoy, adventure!" and discover they all have more in common than they thought . . . including a love of waffles! Jelly also takes over the "Super Waffle and Strawberry Sidekick" comic providing a sidekick's-eye-view of defeating the dreaded dEVILed egg!

Well, this is the most adorable and charming book.

I have not read Clanton’s other Narwhal and Jelly books, but I’ve just added them to my To Buy list. I love this book so much, I don’t think I can properly describe the charming and fun story!

Narwhal and Jelly (and now Otter) are all adorable illustrations that make me want to dive into the river and hug hug HUG them big time. I love all of the clever word play they banter between them.

Also, I love the story. It’s so timeless (friends finding other friends and feeling like a third wheel). We’ve all gone through this particular growing pain. The way the story is expressed and finally resolved is lovely and kind. I like how Jelly is obviously grumpy and insecure about Narwhal meeting Otter and how his relationship is challenged. The way Jelly deals is quite hilarious.

I laughed out loud a lot.

Which was a little strange because I was reading this in bed next to my sleeping husband and he was pretty confused about my bursts of laughter.

This book is humorous and fun, heartwarming and authentic. I love love love it. I can’t wait to buy it and read it to my daughter. (I’m going to buy the first three too. I’m anxious to read them!)