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Narwhal and Jelly Read Alikes

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I have a lot of love for the Narwhal and Jelly books. And I can’t wait for the fall when the next book is scheduled to be published. But since waiting is hard, I have put together a list of five comic books that you may enjoy if you are like me and also love the Narwhal and Jelly series. 

By Beth Ferry. 
Illustrated by Jared Chapman 
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins, 2022. 64 p. 

This is a fun new series. Crab and Snail are best buds and live in the surf zone (the place where the surf is sometimes in and sometimes not). One day they start to get rained on—and they realize that they are the only ones who are getting wet. Come to find out, there is an invisible whale that wants to be their friend. With lots of humor and some comedic barnacles, this book will win over early graphic novel readers. 


By Katherine Battersby 
Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2021. 103 p. 

This is a new series with two unlikely friends. A chicken who is extremely cranky and a worm named Speedy. Speedy is optimistic and loves the idea of having a chicken for a best friend. Cranky isn’t sure if she should eat the worm or go along with his antics. Again, this is a fun story with lots of humor and an unlikely friendship. 


By Sergio Ruzzier 
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins, 2021. 48 p. 

One day Fish gets bored and decides to head up to the surface of the ocean to see what there is to see. On the surface, Fish meets Sun, who just might be a great friend. Only, once the two become friends it is time for Sun to set, and Fish isn’t sure what will happen next. This is a short stand-alone comic book that will have readers cheering on another improbable pair that become good friends. 


By Corey R. Tabor 
Balzer + Bray, HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins, 2022. 68 p. 

Sir Ladybug is a knight of the bug realm. With a herald roly-poly named Pell and a squire snail named Sterling, the trio is off to save the world—or rather Pell and Sterling are off to watch Sir Ladybug save the world. When a chickadee comes and tries to eat a caterpillar, Pell and Sterling help Sir Ladybug with the quest to save the day. Caldecott honoree Corey Tabor pens this delightful tale—the first in a planned series—and readers are in for a treat! The main trio are delightful, loving, and mostly brave (in their own ways). And readers will enjoy reading about their quests. 


By Norm Feuti 
HarperAlley, an imprint of HarperCollins, 2021. 60 p. 

Ally is an alligator that likes to be alone. Beak is a noisy bird that wants to have some company—and has decided that Ally will be his new best friend. As Beak tries multiple things to get Ally to be friends, it turns out there may be one thing that would make Ally happy with this new friendship. Kids who like the contrast of shy and bold personalities will enjoy reading the two unlikely friends.
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