Narwhal and Jelly Books 1–8 by Ben Clanton | Graphic Novel Collection

Meet Narwhal, a cheerful waffle-loving narwhal, and Jelly, his practical jellyfish best friend. Ben Clanton’s bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series is a funny, warm early graphic-novel series built around friendship, imagination, positivity and ocean adventures.

Each book contains short comic-style stories with generous illustrations and manageable text, making the series especially inviting for children moving from picture books into longer independent reading. The format also works well for reluctant readers who are more comfortable with visual storytelling than dense chapter books.

Books 1–8

1. Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!
2. Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
3. Peanut Butter and Jelly
4. Narwhal's Otter Friend
5. Happy Narwhalidays
6. Narwhal's School of Awesomeness
7. Narwhalicorn and Jelly
8. A Super Scary Narwhalloween

Why young readers love this series

• Short graphic-novel stories feel achievable to developing readers.
• Humour and recurring characters encourage children to keep reading through the series.
• Strong visual support helps with comprehension and sequencing.
• Stories reinforce friendship, optimism, creativity and trying new things.

Author & illustrator: Ben Clanton
Format: early graphic novels
Suggested age: approximately 6–9 years, depending on reading confidence.

Choose individual Narwhal and Jelly books or the complete Books 1–8 collection from Kids Library Kenya.