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Happy Narwhalidays 
By Ben Clanton 
Tundra Books, 2020. 68 pages. 

There are a couple of reasons that this is one of my favorite new holiday books this year. First of all, it is another Narwhal and Jelly book full of wonderful stories and illustrations about two fantastic characters that my family and I have just fallen in love with over the past few years. Second, there is one particular story that just melts my heart. In the book Jelly wants to get Narwhal a gift…but is not sure what to give. Jelly puts together a gift box with “Narwhal” on it…and tries to figure out just what to put in the box. Narwhal sees the box and is so excited but decides to not open it since really the best gift is the one that isn’t opened since you can imagine that it is anything. Also, it is all about how Narwhal is just grateful for Jelly being such a good friend. 

If you know readers who love graphic novels, good characters who are amazing, and best friends who like doing things for each other during the holiday season, then this is one book that you should not miss. So good! Plus, as an added bonus there is a Merry Mermicorn that comes and brings gifts. Such holiday fun! Really, you should all read this one! 
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