Not Quite Narwhal

A young unicorn raised by narwhals under the sea has always felt a little different — until a strong current sweeps him to the surface and he spots a creature on land that looks just like him.

For the kid who's always felt like the different one in the group, Kelp's story says that being unlike everyone around you doesn't mean you don't belong.

• Big idea: Fitting in and standing out aren't opposites — you can belong somewhere and still be exactly who you are.
• Vibes: Gentle, tender, and quietly hopeful, with an undersea hush that turns wondrous.

• enjoy stories about unicorns and sea creatures
• are working on feeling okay about being different
• respond well to spare, soothing text and soft illustrations
• like to talk about their own family and where they belong

• Story & noticing: What were some of the ways Kelp was different from his narwhal family?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Kelp felt when he realized he wasn't quite a narwhal?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever felt different from the people around you, like Kelp did?
• Imagination: What do you think Kelp felt when he first spotted the creature on land that looked just like him?
• Big idea: Do you think Kelp has to choose between being a narwhal or a unicorn? Why or why not?