NEVER INVITE A NARWHAL

…unless you really, really love chaos.

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“Never Invite a Narwhal” is a laugh-out-loud children's book about new beginnings, unexpected friendships, and one very troublesome tooth! These pages are packed with humor, heart, and hilarious mishaps. Come spend the day with this unbeatable duo that kids will want to read again and again.

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(spoiler: someone invited the narwhal)

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Never Invite a Narwhal

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“Never Invite a Narwhal” is a laugh-out-loud children's book about new beginnings, unexpected friendships, and one very troublesome tooth! These pages are packed with humor, heart, and hilarious mishaps. Come spend the day with this unbeatable duo that kids will want to read again and again.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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★★★★★

“We love the book, it's so witty and fun, and not just for the kids.”

- Easily entertained parent

★★★★★

“A Seuss-ical inspired rhyme with an original character and story. We both loved it!”

- Father of a currently sleeping child

★★★★★

“The only problem was they both loved it, and I didn’t buy two.”

- A Tired Parent

★★★★★

“What’s a narwhal?”

- A child about to have their mind blown

★★★★★

“They still love reading it, so it’s got legs”

- Aquatically confused parent

the masterminds behind the mess

MEET THE HUMANS

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Adam Murray

Before moving to Los Angeles, Adam never lived in one place for more than a few years. Moving around the United States and several places in between has allowed him to meet all kinds of people and work countless types of jobs. Perhaps this snowglobe of experiences helped mold him into the person who spouts out tales like "Never Invite a Narwhal."

author

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Gordon Worthy

Gordon Worthy is an illustrator and amateur anthropologist. His weekly strip, “The Worthy Boys Mysteries,” has been a staple of the Daily Arizonian since 1987. He lives with his wife, Deborah, and four adult sons in Yuma, Arizona, where he teaches Polynesian Languages at Yuma Community College.

illustrator

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