Join us in celebrating Narwhalidays this year on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. It’s going to be a fun virtual shell-ebration with Narwhal, Jelly, and . . . surprise gifts from the Merry Mermicorn!
Share by posting how much you enjoy the Narwhal and Jelly series or photos of the books, crafts you’ve made, costumes you’ve worn using the hashtag #HappyNarwhalidays so that the Merry Mermicorn sees them.
You’re also invited to a special YouTube Live event on November 18 with Ben Clanton and Emily Arrow at 2:00 pm EST.
Download the EVENT KIT to prepare for Narwhalidays. There’s coraling songs, drawing and coloring activities, and gift tags and tusk-tooth making crafts!
Make sure you follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook that day for some surprises and good cheer!
Here’s what you can do to host a Happy Narwhalidays event at home or in stores, classrooms, and libraries:
The most important part of a party is food! Here are some delicious treats to consider:
- Waffles and toppings
- Strawberries
- Goldfish crackers
- Cake
- Licorice
- Cookies
- Pudding
- Corn
- Jelly beans
Dress up as Narwhal and Jelly or their friends. Get festive with scarves and mittens! Make Narwhal’s tusk to wear on your head. Share your Narwhal selfies with us by using #HappyNarwhalidays on social media and tagging @TundraBooks.
- Sing the Merry Mermicorn Song!
- Sing the Narwhal and Jelly song by Emily Arrow!
- Pass around a gift box and have everything imagine what could be inside.
- Host a Secret Mermicorn gift exchange!
- Share your photos with us by using #HappyNarwhalidays and tagging @tundrabooks online.
Help us spread the word by downloading these social media banners and sharing them on your accounts:
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The Narwhal and Jelly Books:
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
(A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1)
By Ben Clanton
Hardcover ISBN 9781101918265
Paperback ISBN 9781101918715
Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together. A wonderfully silly early graphic novel series featuring three stories. In the first, Jelly learns that Narwhal is a really good friend. Then Narwhal and Jelly form their own pod of awesomeness with their ocean friends. And finally, Narwhal and Jelly read the best book ever — even though it doesn’t have any words . . . or pictures!
Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
(A Narwhal and Jelly Book #2)
By Ben Clanton
Hardcover ISBN 9781101918296
Paperback ISBN 9781101919194
Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal reveals his superhero alter-ego and enlists Jelly to help him figure out what his superpower is. Next, Narwhal uses his superpower to help a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship and the power of believing in yourself and others through this irresistible duo.
Peanut Butter and Jelly
(A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3)
By Ben Clanton
Hardcover ISBN 9780735262454
Paperback ISBN 9780735262461
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). In this third book, Narwhal and Jelly star in three new stories about trying new things, favorite foods and accepting who we are. Always funny and never didactic, this underwater duo charms again through their powerful combination of positive thinking, imagination and joyfulness.
Narwhal’s Otter Friend
(A Narwhal and Jelly Book #4)
By Ben Clanton
Hardcover ISBN 9780735262485
Paperback ISBN 9780735262508
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!
Happy Narwhalidays!
(A Narwhal and Jelly Book #5)
By Ben Clanton
Hardcover ISBN 9780735262515
Dive into three new stories about Narwhal’s favorite time of the year! It’s the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with his pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all he’s excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she’s part mermaid, part unicorn and completely mer-aculous! Jelly is of course skeptical about the existence of the “Mira-Miny-What-A Corn” . . . even when he receives a mysterious present. It must be from Narwhal. Now Jelly has to get the perfect gift, but finding a present for someone as unique as Narwhal is no easy feat, even when you have six tentacles. How will Jelly ever come up with a whaley great gift for a best pal who spreads cheer all through the year?
Visit our Narwhal and Jelly Pinterest board, NarwhalAndJelly.com and Merry Makers for more!