Ready for early graphic novels
Begin with Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!, book #1, to see how Narwhal and Jelly meet.
Book Series · 10 Books
Narwhal and Jelly Books
In order from Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! to A Waffle Lot of Love!.
Cheerful, waffle-loving Narwhal and cautious Jelly explore friendship, imagination, and the world wide waters in short, brightly drawn comic stories. Each volume is welcoming on its own, while familiar ocean friends and running jokes reward reading in order.
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Reading order
How to Read the Narwhal and Jelly Books
Start with Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! and follow the numbered graphic novels through A Waffle Lot of Love! Most volumes contain three or four short stories, so the series is easy to sample, but publication order introduces friends and recurring jokes naturally.
Super Pod Party Pack! combines books #1 and #2 in one paperback. It is a convenient alternate purchase, not book #11.
Blankie and Bubbles are short board-book stories for babies and toddlers. The two larger interactive picture books—This Book Is Dangerous! and This Book Is Seriously Silly!—also stand apart from the numbered comics.
Sources: Penguin Random House's numbered series list, Penguin Random House's Super Pod Party Pack page, Penguin Random House's picture-book spin-off page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The stories focus on friendship, jealousy, worry, creativity, celebrations, and trying new things. A few adventures include sea monsters, getting swallowed, spooky costumes, or exaggerated danger, but the bright pictures and reassuring endings keep the intensity gentle.
The numbered books use comic panels, speech bubbles, visual jokes, and occasional ocean facts. The board books have much less text, while the picture-book spin-offs invite children to talk to, touch, or otherwise interact with the page.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Choose the line that matches your child's age and comfort with comic panels.
Baby or toddler
Try Blankie or Bubbles for a short, sturdy introduction to the characters.
Wants a read-aloud game
This Book Is Dangerous! turns Jelly's worries into a playful interactive picture-book adventure.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!
By Ben Clanton
A narwhal befriends a jellyfish and they go on adventures together.
64 pages· 825 words· Est. 13 min read
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Summary: Meet Narwhal, a carefree narwhal, and Jelly, a practical jellyfish, as they dive into oceanic escapades. Despite their differences, they bond over waffles and wild adventures. From forming a unique pod to reading a wordless book, their journey celebrates friendship and creativity. Will their unlikely partnership navigate the vast sea of possibilities?
Main series · 10 early graphic novels
A Narwhal and Jelly Book
10 books · Published 2016–2025
Ten numbered collections of short comic stories about best friends Narwhal and Jelly, presented here in publisher order.
#1
#1 in Series
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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016
A narwhal befriends a jellyfish and they go on adventures together.
#2
#2 in Series
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Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
A narwhal and his friend Jelly try to become superheroes, but things don't go as planned.
#3
#3 in Series
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Peanut Butter and Jelly
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
A narwhal's life is changed after trying peanut butter for the first time.
#4
#4 in Series
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Narwhal's Otter Friend
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
A narwhal meets a jellyfish and they go on an adventure together with their friends
#5
#5 in Series
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Happy Narwhalidays
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
A narwhal and a jellyfish celebrate the holiday season together.
#6
#6 in Series
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Narwhal's School of Awesomeness
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021
A narwhal and a jellyfish go on a series of adventures with their friends, learning about the ocean and its creatures along the way
#7
#7 in Series
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Narwhalicorn and Jelly
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022
A narwhal and a jellyfish go on an adventure to find a unicorn
#8
#8 in Series
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A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
A narwhal and its friend Jelly try to figure out what to dress up as for Halloween, but things take a turn when a sea monster appears.
#9
#9 in Series
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Narwhal's Sweet Tooth
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024
Narwhal's sweet tooth causes trouble. Can friends help him smile through a bad day?
#10
#10 in Series
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A Waffle Lot of Love!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025
Narwhal's gift-giving spree for Jelly spirals out of control. Can true friendship be found in simplicity?
Two stories for the youngest readers
Narwhal and Jelly Board Books
2 books · Published 2021
Simpler, unnumbered stories with sturdy pages and much less text, designed for babies and toddlers rather than as part of the graphic-novel sequence.
Interactive picture-book spin-off · 2 books
Narwhal and Jelly Picture Books
1 book · Published 2025
Two larger read-aloud adventures that invite children to participate in Jelly's story: This Book Is Dangerous! and This Book Is Seriously Silly!
#1
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This Book Is Dangerous!
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2025
Guide a nervous jellyfish through a perilous ocean adventure. Can you help Jelly escape?
Two-in-one collection
Narwhal and Jelly Bind-Up
1 book · Published 2023
Super Pod Party Pack! collects numbered books #1 and #2 in one paperback with bonus activities; it does not add a new story to the sequence.
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Super Pod Party Pack!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Dive into Narwhal and Jelly's hilarious underwater adventures and superhero transformations.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Narwhal and Jelly series?
There are 10 books in the Narwhal and Jelly series. It began with Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! in 2016, and the newest book, A Waffle Lot of Love!, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Narwhal and Jelly books in?
Start with Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.
What ages are the Narwhal and Jelly books best for?
The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Narwhal and Jelly book is the longest?
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (Book #9) is the longest book in the series at 1,798 words (80 pages).
Which Narwhal and Jelly book is the shortest?
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (Book #1) is the shortest at 825 words (64 pages).
The people
The Creative Behind the Books
The people who bring Narwhal and Jelly to life.
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