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K-3Narwhal and Jelly Book series.
According to Narwhal, 'tis the season when the Merry Mermicorn spreads "sheer cheer and pure awesomeness wherever she goes!" "The Mira-miny-what-a-corn?!" questions skeptical Jelly, who seeks the perfect present for Narwhal before learning that Narwhal's gift to his jellyfish friend isn't the six new mittens Jelly discovered...did the Merry Mermicorn leave them? Accessible, pun-tastic chapters in this fifth graphic novel for transitional readers feature entertaining supporting character cameos, humorous underwater holiday song adaptations, "Cool Facts" about the ocean and its creatures, and a silly original story by Narwhal and Jelly. Clanton's expressively drawn characters, and an additional splash of holiday red in the blue, yellow, and gray palette, provide extra cheer.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
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November, 2020