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Such a cute and quick read with funny moments and surprisingly interesting narwhal facts. The illustrations were simple and fun, the dialogue is witty and clever, and the story was easy to follow without losing the reader.

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‘Narwhal's Sweet Tooth with story and art by Ben Clanton is the ninth entry in this graphic novel series for young readers.

Narwhal loves his sweets, which becomes a problem when his horn is threatening to fall off. Narwhal’s friend Jelly recommends a dentist with lots of experience with teeth, a shark. Along with the usual hijinks, we learn about tooth care, but will they make it to the dentist in time to save his tusk?

I’ve been reading this series for a long time and it stays consistently really good. The humor is fresh and familiar. The artwork is fine. This is a great series for young readers.

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I adore any Ben Clanton book, especially those in the Narwhal and Jelly series. The discussion of Narwhal's sweet tooth and how it cracks his horn in half made me laugh, but also helped introduce the concept of why it is important to brush your teeth to a younger audience of readers.

Truly, a brilliant early-ages graphic novel.

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Narwhal's been indulging a bit too much in the sweet stuff, and his dental care has been lacking. Can Jelly help before Narwhal loses his tusk/tooth?

This is another delightful volume in the series that mixes real undersea facts with fun adventures. Clanton's books never fail to put a big old toothy grin on my face.

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The next installment of Narwhal and Jelly are here! In this one, Narwhal has broken his tooth! He and Jelly go find help and learn the importance of taking care of your teeth. This would be a fun way to help teach kids about how important oral hygiene is.

Per usual, this was a good time and I'm ready for the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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A super instalment in the Narwhal and Jelly series. This book follows Narwhal’s loose tusk/tooth and the worries that come along with it. With great advice on taking proper care of teeth, parents and kids alike will love this book! Author Ben Clanton has hit another one out of the park. Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Random House/Tundra Imprint and the author for an advance copy of this book - opinions are my own. Highly recommend this series for beginning readers!

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Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. These opinion are completely my own.

Narwhal and Jelly have always been a kid's favorite and I think this one will be just as well loved. Thank you for allowing me to review.

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Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC of this!

My kid and I are huge fans of Narwhal and Jelly, and he loved this, but I was shocked and horrified at the plot regarding Narwhal's tooth (my own fault, I have dental anxiety and maybe didn't read the synopsis first - because we just in general love this series). I totally get what they were going for, showing the importance of dental health!

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This was just fantastic!!

Narwhal and Jelly are two of my favorite kids book characters and they never fail to disappoint [incuding this new edition].

Narwhal has a serious problem [and it is not just that he is incapable of frowning!] and it is up to Jelly and all their ocean friends to find a solution and help their friend Narwhal out.

This is a cute story about friendship, over-doing sweets and taking care of our teeth; it was just delightful from beginning to end. I absolutely love the illustrations and those alone will keep littles coming back to this story again and again!

Very well done!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ben Clanton, and Penguin Random House Canada/Tundra Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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My kids were so excited for a new Narwhal and Jelly to come out! They especially liked the song and have been singing and giggling to it today. As a parent. This book is enjoyable and fun to read along with them!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC.

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4/5⭐️

Reviewed in the words of my 9 year old:

I really enjoyed the story line and the fact that there were two story lines to follow, it kept the book really interesting. The author also added lots of humour and it made me laugh a lot! The story had me wondering about narwhals in real life and whether there is truth behind some of the things that happened to narwhal in the story and whether it can actually happen in real life. Overall, I loved this book and would definitely recommend it to all of my friends (I already have) and any other kids looking for a great story!

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Narwhal and Jelly are back! I was so excited to see this book about dental hygiene! Narwhal had developed quite the sweet tooth (tusk) and realizes it has led to a bad tooth ache. With the help of Jelly and other familiar friends Narwhal learns the proper way to care for his tooth. This includes brushing for an extended time and flossing. This graphic novel is a great addition to the series and will make conversations with kids about dental care a lot easier and more fun! I’d recommend this for ages 5 and up.

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Another highly entertaining read featuring the beloved characters Narwhal and Jelly! This latest instalment in the series by Ben Clanton centres on teeth and oral hygiene. From other sources, the topic might come across as mundane, but when brought to you from the world of Narwhal and Jelly, dental health is anything but boring!

This book is laugh out loud funny, filled with adorable illustrations, and perfectly suited to young readers. Highly recommend!

Kind thanks to Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books, NetGalley, and the author for an advanced reading copy of Narwhal's Sweet Tooth.

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These books are always a hit in my classroom. The students love the characters and the illustrations. This will be a great addition to a graphic novel section in your library. All students can relate to the topics in the book and the story is told in an amusing way which will hook young readers.

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We love Narwhal and Jelly, so we’re always excited to see a new book of their adventures. This one was a cute way to talk a little about tooth health. It wasn’t quite as funny as previous books in the series, but my son and I still enjoyed it!

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This series is just the best— funny, sweet, and I always come away learning something new. This storyline was silly like usual, but I think it will delight and entertain young readers.

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Uh-oh! Narwhal has a sweet tooth and now his tusk has broken! Good for helping kids understand the importance of brushing and losing their baby teeth.

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Ben Clanton does it again! Narwhal and Jelly are always a big hit in our house, and this one did not disappoint. Cute story and amazing illustrations!

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I love love love the Narwhal and Jelly series and this is a great addition to the bunch! The focus on teeth was super fun and also a timely topic for this age group when kids are starting to lose teeth, become independent about brushing, and perhaps going to the dentist for bigger teeth issues for the first time. I always love how this series weaves in the typical experiences of kids of this reading age to normalize what they’re dealing with by matching it up with the cutest odd couple pairing in kidlit!

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Ben Clanton is one of our favorites, with his Narwhal and Jelly being top tier. Narwhals Sweet Tooth did not disappoint. Perfect for summer reading. We will definitely be adding to our collection!

Thank you Penguin Random House Canada and author for the ARC!

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