Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!: questions to ask and activities to try
Narwhal is happy-go-lucky and Jelly is no-nonsense, but they're best friends. Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! is a funny comic for early readers.
What age is it for? Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! is best for ages 5–8. Good for: An unlikely friendship in a funny comic.
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (Ben Clanton)
- Age
- 5-8
- Best for
- An unlikely friendship in a funny comic
Let your child read the speech bubbles. It's great for building confidence with short chunks of text.
What it helps with
- Friendship between opposites
- Imagination
- Reading confidence
- Comics
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Narwhal?”
- “Who is Jelly?”
- “How are they different?”
- “What do they love?”
- “What’s the funniest bit?”
- “Who’s your opposite friend?”
5-minute activities to try together
Waffle party
Make waffles (or pancakes) for a Narwhal party.
Comic strip
Draw a three-panel comic about two sea friends.
Free printables: Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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