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Review by
Eva Kelly H, Reviewer
Book Review: A Waffle Lot of Love (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #10) by Ben Clanton
A WAFFLE LOT OF LOVE is undeniably cute—chock-full of colorful sea creatures, silly puns, and breakfast-themed charm. Ben Clanton’s playful artwork and wordplay are sweet, and if you're already a fan of the series, you’ll probably gobble it up like a warm waffle.
That said, as someone jumping in at book ten, I found the pacing a bit ... baffling. The humor, while delightfully punny, felt stretched in places, and the narrative meandered more than it splashed. What should’ve felt zippy and zany just dragged, which may be a mismatch for the attention spans of its young audience. Books that teach children the virtues of patience are a great idea. Books that make readers wait and wait and wait, seemingly for no reason are a nuisance.
Still, with ten books, this series clearly has staying power—maybe I’m just late to the party. For seasoned Narwhal and Jelly fans, this might be another dollop of fun. For newcomers, it might be best to start earlier in the series to build a taste for the flavor. For me, it’s just not my cup of syrup.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you NetGalley and Tundra Book Group | Tundra Books for sending this book for review consideration. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A WAFFLE LOT OF LOVE is undeniably cute—chock-full of colorful sea creatures, silly puns, and breakfast-themed charm. Ben Clanton’s playful artwork and wordplay are sweet, and if you're already a fan of the series, you’ll probably gobble it up like a warm waffle.
That said, as someone jumping in at book ten, I found the pacing a bit ... baffling. The humor, while delightfully punny, felt stretched in places, and the narrative meandered more than it splashed. What should’ve felt zippy and zany just dragged, which may be a mismatch for the attention spans of its young audience. Books that teach children the virtues of patience are a great idea. Books that make readers wait and wait and wait, seemingly for no reason are a nuisance.
Still, with ten books, this series clearly has staying power—maybe I’m just late to the party. For seasoned Narwhal and Jelly fans, this might be another dollop of fun. For newcomers, it might be best to start earlier in the series to build a taste for the flavor. For me, it’s just not my cup of syrup.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you NetGalley and Tundra Book Group | Tundra Books for sending this book for review consideration. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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