NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE ARCTIC, by Candace Fleming and Deena So’Oteh, Anne Schwartz Books, Oct. 22, 2024, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-8)
Dive into the Arctic Ocean and learn about some of its coolest inhabitants in Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic, by Candace Fleming and Deena So’Oteh.
You are a narwhal.
Shy… Swift… Small…
Humans call you unicorn of the Arctic.
When winter ice covers the Arctic Ocean, a narwhal pokes his head through a patch of open water, his tusk–a six-foot long tooth–pointed to the sky.
Join this mammal as he jousts with another narwhal, floats with his pod, and uses echolocation to find his prey. When warmer weather arrives, he will migrate towards summer ground. But he must be careful! Predators–orcas and polar bears–will be hungry and looking for a meal…. How will the narwhal escape? Will he be able to return to the winter bay? —Synopsis provided by Anne Schwartz Books
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic is a nonfiction picture book that reads like an adventure. Author Candace Fleming’s text has a lovely cadence to it, inviting readers to take their time and explore. Illustrator Deena So’Oteh’s beautiful artwork utilizes color and light throughout. And the book’s foldout spread is stunning. Informative backmatter incudes more on the narwhal’s habitat and fun facts about the mamals.
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic is an exciting read that kids will naturally be drawn to. It would make a great addition to a home or classroom library.
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