Age rating and parents' guide:Narwhal and Jelly
by Ben Clanton
Ages 6–8
Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Cheerful Narwhal and practical Jelly explore the ocean, sharing waffles, imaginative adventures, and an unlikely friendship.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- Part of the Narwhal and Jelly series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Action & Adventure
- Nature & outdoors
- Friendship
Reading mood
- Adventurous
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Nature & wildlife
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