This was a fun book to read! The pictures helped me understand the story. I will recommend it to my friends and other kids.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions written are completely honest and my own.

You really can't go wrong with a Narwhal and Jelly book. They are comical, adorable little guys that always bring a smile to my face.

If I'm forty and Narwhal and Jelly make my day better, I can't imagine what a child feels like.

Narwhal’s Sweet Tooth is a well-paced graphic novel that is both humorous and informative. We follow Narwhal while he tries to figure out how his tusk got broken and what to do about it. Along the way, facts are shared about sharks and other sea creatures in an educational way that isn’t boring. My students will love this book as much as other books in the series.

From previous books in the series (and this one as well), we know that Narwhal loves sweet things. Waffles are definitely his favorites but ice cream, lollipops, and doughnuts are on his list as well. And that's an issue because his narwhal's horn has just cracked. It hasn't fallen off completely but it sure does hurt. So Jelly and Narwhal go on a quest to see if they can find someone who can help. As usual, an adorable story but too short.

Four stars
This book comes out May 6, 2025
Narwhal & Jelly #9
Follows A Super Scary Narwhalloween
ARC kindly provided by Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

A really adorable little graphic novel. I read it myself to see if my daughter would enjoy it as she learns to read, but I think she’d absolutely love it. Planning on getting her the series soon.

Sweet book series. Love the emotional and deep thinking moments. Graphics are cute and easy to read.

What a fun book!

Narwhal’s tusk is injured and Jelly tries to help them figure out what happened and how to fix it.

My 5 year old and I both loved it. We laughed our way through it while also learning some fun sea creature facts, dental hygiene reminders and the value of friendship and being able to be who you are. This was our first Narwhal and Jelly book, but it definitely won’t be our last!

A big thank you to NetGalley, Tundra Book Group and Ben Clanton for the advance reader copy in exchange for our honest review.

Oh Narwhal and Jelly. This new adventure did not disappoint. I love the lighthearted humor surrounding the important topic of brushing teeth. Will definitely be purchasing for my Library!

Narwhal’s Sweet Tooth is a delightful dive into sugary silliness! Cute, lighthearted, and full of giggles, it kept my toddler hooked—and excited to brush his teeth again. A sweet treat of a read for little ones (and their snack-loving grown-ups).

I don't know that I could dislike any Narwhal and Jelly book.

They are so endearing, and I could not help but smile as Narwhal tries to frown.

I also appreciate the push for teeth brushing.

My family loves Narwhal and Jelly! My 5 year old was so excited to read this and was laughing along the whole way. We loved the animal facts and emphasis on dental hygiene.! This is their favorite series and we will absolutely buy this to add to our collection.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing us to read this book!

Our 3 old really liked this one. Cute illustrations and friendship themes as always. It has good underwater animal facts sprinkled in as well as messaging on oral hygiene, and optimism, but left a lot of questions about how narwhal teeth work and how self-healable dental issues are.

In the latest installment of the Narwhal and Jelly series, the author skillfully addresses two important topics for young readers: dental hygiene and emotional expression. These are critical concepts for children, and the author manages to present them in a way that is both engaging and informative. The balance between humor and education is masterfully maintained throughout the story, making it both enjoyable and enlightening for young readers.

This particular book marks my first experience with the Narwhal and Jelly series, and I must say I found it thoroughly delightful. The engaging storyline, lively characters, and well-paced narrative kept me entertained from beginning to end. I am confident that my daughter, when she is a little older, will enjoy it just as much as I did. In fact, I’m already looking forward to exploring the other books in this charming series in the future.

One of the things I particularly appreciated was how the story is broken up with fun facts, sidebars, and an additional short story, providing both entertainment and educational value. These elements are seamlessly integrated into the narrative, and though they break up the story at times, the pacing remains natural and appropriate for a children's book. This format ensures that the reader's attention remains engaged while also delivering important lessons in a digestible and enjoyable way.

The illustrations in this book are simple but incredibly effective. They capture the whimsical nature of the story while also complementing the tone of the book perfectly. While the art may not be overly intricate, it enhances the overall reading experience and brings the story to life in a way that young readers will undoubtedly appreciate.

I would like to express my gratitude to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It was an enjoyable read, and I look forward to diving deeper into the Narwhal and Jelly series in the future.

Narwhal and Jelly are back with a fun adventure, and the lighthearted humor that Ben Clanton always provides. Along the way, readers learn facts about real narwhals and jellyfish, and in this cute story, they also learn the importance of brushing and flossing. This was a cute story, and I know my boys will be excited to read it as well. It is perfect for readers transitioning to chapter books.

I recommend all of the Narwhal and Jelly books for all schools and libraries!

Another great addition to the Narwhal and Jelly series. My daughter (5) loves these books and I knew it was one we would definitely check out. She's already very good at brushing her teeth, so she knew right away when Narwhal wasn't doing it right. She was very interested in finding out Narwhal's horn was actually a tooth and where it would be on her face if she had one. She loved their visit to Crab and Narwhal's attempts at frowning, and Shark was a hit as well. She started to get upset with the result of Narwhal's horn, but was happy to know everything would turn out in the end. Narwhal is a great series with good messages and lessons, the tips on brushing were great and the additional information on the various sea animals was fun. As always the illustrations are adorable and the back and forth between Narwhal and Jelly are always fun. This is definitely a series we will continue with. We read this ebook through NetGalley.

My daughter and I were excited to get back to the world of jelly and narwhal. She loves that these are books she can read on her own or we can each take on a character. Narwhal’s Sweet Tooth is her new fave! I appreciated the reminders on good dental health too.

I hope Ben Clanton writes Narwhal & Kelly books for the next 100 years. I absolutely adore them. Even as an adult I was so worried about Narwhal's tusk, but it always ends well in the end. I can't wait to see how this affects the next book!

A big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving us early access to this awesome kids book. My daughter loves Narwahl and jelly books. The arc was difficult to read due to the layout and had multiples of each page. But once we got through it we did enjoy the book. Love these characters and love the series. we plan on buying the physical book once it’s out.

We love all the Narwhal and Jelly books in our household. In this adventure, Narwhal's tooth is cracked and Jelly goes on a mission to both teach Narwhal to frown and be sad about it, and also get it fixed! Fun animal facts abound, misadventure happens as always, and there's a catchy 'brushing teeth' song that might help reluctant children with their oral hygeine ;-)

Everyone in my house loves Narwhal & Jelly. They are a great pair - carefree, vibrant Narwhal and quiet, steady Jelly. This is great for elementary age kids and preschoolers, and adults get a kick out of them too. There are nice lessons about friendship and social dynamics, and you may even learn a little bit about science.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I purchased the series for my library.