Stewart Ross

"In this whale of a tale, three loveable narwhals - Spike, Spiral, and Stubby - discover a sunken pirate ship, and have the ingenious idea of using the wreck to build their new homes. Little do they know that the big, bad shark has spotted them - and he is very hungry. Now they are out of their depth, locked in a battle of wits with the munching, crunching villain! This twisted spin on a traditional tale is packed with fun, mayhem, and wacky illustrations."--Back cover.

The Three Little Narwhals

Briar's Reviews

This twisted fairy tale is hilarious and a must read on your children's shelf.

When a pirate ship sinks and leaves treasures along the ocean floor, some friendly narwals discover it and get into some mischief. Spike wants to build a house, but then the big, bad shark comes after him! 

Positives:
1. That cover is so colourful and so much fun! The cover alone drew me to this book and I am totally impressed by it. There's a lot going on and it's very busy, but it made me want to know more about it. The pictures throughout the story continue with the colourful and fun pictures. There aren't strong, clear lines - more soft and bubbly.

2. The names are adorable! Spike, Spiral and Stubby stand out and sound super fun. They all have distinct personalities that make them stand out but still seem like cool narwals. Kids will love them! 

3. This twisted fairy tale retells The Three Little Pigs. I think this was a fun way to remake this tale. It's underwater, keeps the original tones but adds a little more fun to it.

4. The book is a little longer than the typical picture book I've been reading. There's paragraphs and dialogue on the page. It's a great way to introduce longer stories to your kiddos! I'd say grades one through five would enjoy this length.

5. Important themes galore! Looks aren't everything is one of the major themes brought up in this book, and I have to say it's a good one to pick.

Negatives:
1. The version of the book I received had a table of contents. I don't think this short of a book needs one, but that's just my personal opinion.

Overall, this was a fun and exciting book. I'd definitely recommend it for parents or readers looking for a great, modern twist on a tale as old as time. 

Five out of five stars!

I received this book for free through NetGalley.