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I smiled while reading this entire book. Narwhal and Jelly are known and loved by so many kids, and now there's a fun and interactive picture book to add to the collection! I know my 4 year old will love this one as jelly keeps getting in crazy situations. Definitely will be a favorite for many children and introduce different families and readers to the world of Narwhal and Jelly! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

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This picture book focuses on Jelly and their fear of anything dangerous. Designed to be interactive, the story follows Jelly as they attempt to escape the "dangerous" book. Unlike the usual lighthearted and adventurous Narwhal and Jelly graphic novels, this book doesn't feature clever puns or fun facts. It is aimed at early elementary readers, roughly up to 6 years old. The themes are similar to A Super Scary Narwhalloween. While fans of the graphic novel series may prefer to stick with that, younger readers who are new to Narwhal and Jelly might enjoy this one most.

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Loved this fun new picture book featuring the adorable Jelly...with a smidge of Narwhal. Kids will have a great time interacting with the story as Jelly dodges danger in the deep sea. It will definitely appeal to kids who like the yell-out-loud fun of Mo Willem's "Don't Let the Pigeon" series and the classic "There's a Monster at the End of this Book".

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ARC Copy...That was hilarious basically another Narwhal and Jelly adventure in bite size form...mostly only Jelly this time and his paranoid levels are up at 11 with lota of hilarious "interactive" moments for the reader to mess with! It was funny to read!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so adorable and all the illustrations were so cute! This was a fun read and will be great to share with kids.

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An absolute joy!
It’s so wonderful to have a Narwhal and Jelly book for the preschool set! I have an 8 year old that can’t get enough of the traditional N&J books, and she’s super excited to share this book with her 4 and 2 year old siblings.
Kids will love interacting with this lovely picture book. I can imagine it will be a favorite, along the lines of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and the Monster at the End of this Book.
10/10, just fantastic. Will certainly purchase and recommend.

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Interactive books can be so fun. This book focused on dangerous things jelly encounters. Kids get a kick out of the silly ways things happen. Cute quick read.

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This is such a fun interactive book! A story such a this could have very easily been very dry, boring, and straightforward. Clanton breathed life into Jelly's story and flawlessly included the reader in it as well. This is the main thing that makes this book so fun. It's not the easiest element to add to a book, and Clanton made it look easy. Additionally, everything that the reader is prompted to do helps the story move along, which is another big part of an interactive book that worked really nicely in the case of this book. All in all, I have no doubt that young readers will be laughing out loud while reading this book. Bravo!

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Narwhal and Jelly are always the stars of delightful books. This time, instead of a transitional graphic novel, Jelly takes younger children through an interactive adventure in a picture book. Children need not be familiar with the characters from the graphic novel series to enjoy this one. It will make for an engaging read-aloud, especially with wiggly kindergarteners! Just be prepared to shout and screech when reading it!

This will make a perfect addition to any collection and I will be adding it to my library as soon as it is published!

Thank you to Tundra Book Group and Net Galley for the DRC! All opinions are my own.

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Thank you NetGalley, Tundra Books, and Ben Clanton for the early access copy of This Book Is Dangerous! (A Narwhal and Jelly Picture Book #1).

This Book Is Dangerous! is an interactive children's book where Jelly makes it clear they do not do dangerous. But what happens if you move a muscle, make a noise, or touch something you shouldn't? You need to read it to find out. This interactive book will be loved with its outrageous antics.

This Book Is Dangerous! will be a hilarious read aloud for elementary students (ages 4-8) where it can help show different forms of emotions and engage with interactive interactions. This book can also be used as a tool to introduce the Narwhal and Jelly characters before getting the students into the early reader series.

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