DESCRIPTION

In the tradition of Uni the Unicorn and Gaston, this heartwarming and adorable debut picture book tells the story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.

Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he's always been a little bit different--his tusk isn't as long, he's not as good of a swimmer, and he really doesn't enjoy the cuisine. Then one night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The revelation leaves him torn: is he a land narwhal or a sea unicorn? But perhaps, if Kelp is clever, he may find a way to have the best of both worlds.

Told with heartwarming illustrations and spare, sweet text, Jessie Sima's debut picture book is about fitting in, standing out, and the all-encompassing love of family.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessie Sima is an author/illustrator living and working in New York City. She grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey, unaware that she was a storyteller. Once she figured it out, she told her family and friends. They took it quite well. She is the author of Not Quite Narwhal; Harriet Gets Carried Away; Love, Z; Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies; Spencer's New Pet; Jules vs. the Ocean; and Hardly Haunted. You can visit her at JessieSima.com.

REVIEWS

"The message is an appealing one that could speak to many family situations relating to multiple identities...feel-good story"--Kirkus Reviews

"Swap the tired Ugly Duckling for this delightfully absurd tale of knowing who you are and where you came from."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Sima's bubbly, adorable artwork is nearly irresistible...This endearing tale will warm many a heart."--Booklist

"This book is painfully adorable...The story is about finding your own way to belong, ..It's just beautiful."--Shelf Awareness Pro