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NARWHAL AND JELLY SERIES

NARWHAL'S SWEET TOOTH

July 2024, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 76 pp

A New York Times Bestselling Series!

In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal’s sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings!

Dive into four new stories so sweet they’ll make your teeth tingle! Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats — but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal’s tusk-tooth isn’t looking so pearly white anymore  and is feeling a little funny. It turns out, Narwhal has been using it as a “snack saver”! Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark — she has seven rows of teeth, after all! Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to show Narwhal that it’s fine to frown if you’re feeling down. Can Narwhal’s friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it’s okay to have a bad day?

A SUPER SCARY NARWHALLOWEEN
(July 2023, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 76 pp)
Narwhal loves Halloween — it’s a great excuse to dress up in a spooky and silly costume, like a ghost, a mermaid, a banana or maybe even Marlow the Mustachioed Moose. It’s a skeleTON of fun! Jelly isn’t dressing up, though — he’s a little scared of this time of year, and would prefer to hunker down in a hidey-hole until Halloween is over. But when a scary sea monster makes an appearance and swallows Narwhal (gulp!), can Jelly, with the help of some super friends, pluck up the courage to save his best bud?

NARWHALICORN AND JELLY
(September 2022, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 76 pp)
When Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they’re pretty much narwhals of the land (!) — and then gets carried away with a grand plan to see one. With the help of Star, Narwhal’s wish comes true in the wildest, weirdest way: Narwhal gets some land legs and takes their first step ashore. After some wibble-wobbling and a bit of practice, Narwhal is soon galloping along in search of unicorns, though Jelly is a little land sick. Before they know it, Star has the duo blasting off to a magical planet where everyone is a unicorn! But Jelly’s out-of-this-world adventure makes him feel out of his comfort zone, and he wishes he were at home . . . can Narwhal cheer Jelly up and also party down with their new unicorn pals

NARWHAL’S SCHOOL OF AWESOMENESS
(September 2021, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 76 pp)
Dive into four stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers in the sixth Narwhal and Jelly book! When Mr. Blowfish catches a cold and can’t teach his school of fish, Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out! They teach Wafflematics, have a super-fun science scavenger hunt, and play Tag! You’re Awesome! Before they know it, the day is over . . . but what grade will Narwhal receive from Jelly?

HAPPY NARWHALIDAYS
(September 2020, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 76 pp)
Wintery waters have Jelly feeling like a bit of a bah humbug. But it is hard to hate the holidays when a festive Narwhal is sharing warm waffle pudding, songs, and a tale about something called the Merry Mermicorn. ‘Tis the SEASon in the fifth Narwhal and Jelly early graphic novel!

NARWHAL’S OTTER FRIEND
(February 2019, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 72 pp)
Narwhal and Jelly…and Otty?! Exuberant Narwhal and skeptical Jelly test the waters of adding a new friend to their pod when they meet a super-adventurous otter in the fourth book of this popular early graphic novel series.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
(April 2018, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 64 pp)
Jelly convinces Narwhal to try peanut butter for the first time with hilarious results including a name change in the third book of this award-winning early graphic novel series.

SUPER NARWHAL AND JELLY JOLT
(May 2017, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 64 pp)
Happy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three under-the-sea adventures.

NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA
(October 2016, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 64pp)
A wonderfully silly, early graphic novel series featuring three stories interspersed with neat facts about sea creatures. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship, the benefits of working together, and the power of imagination in the delightful Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea.

 

MERCHANDISING RIGHTS – MerryMakers has produced Narwhal and Jelly finger puppets, giant plush dolls, and backpack pulls. Visit the Narwhal and Jelly website: www.narwhalandjelly.com

AUDIO RIGHTS – North American English audio rights sold to Listening Library

STARRED REVIEWS

KIRKUS – “Swimmingly delightful and a guaranteed smile-maker.”

THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS – “Readers will likely clamor for the next outing.”

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL – “An utterly enchanting start to a series that’s bound to be popular among young readers.”

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY – “The laughs are mighty, but even mightier is Narwhal’s anything-is-possible attitude and deep reserves of heart.”

ACCOLADES

  • New York Times Best Selling Series
  • Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2016 by School Library Journal
  • Best Picture Books of 2016 by Kirkus
  • 2017 Eisner Award winner for Early Readers
  • SUPER NARWHAL AND JELLY JOLT named a School Library Journal Best Book of 2017
  • Over 5.1 million books sold!

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

CatalanJuventud
Chinese Simplified TB Publishing
DutchBaeckens Books
English (UK)Harper UK/Farshore
FarsiFarsi Readings
French/North AmericaScholastic Canada
French/World ex. North AmericaGallimard
GermanMoses Verlag
HebrewKinneret
IcelandicBokafelagid BF - Utgafa
ItalianMondadori Edizione Piemme
KoreanWisdom House
LithuanianPublishing house UAB Alma Littera
NorwegianVigmostad & Bjorke
PolishWydawnictwo Debit
Portuguese/Brazil Darkside
Portuguese/World ex.BrazilPenguin Random House Portugal
SpanishJuventud

NOTE: The Narwhal and Jelly series will be 12 books! And the first book in a new Jelly-centric picture book series will be published in Spring 2025!


Marietta Zacker


Chapter Book

Graphic Novel


Animals

Friendship

Humor

Read-Aloud


Audio

Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

THIS BOOK IS DANGEROUS

June 2025, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, TBD pp

Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the Narwhal & Jelly series featuring the beloved anxious jellyfish, Jelly, who readers will attempt to safely navigate through the dangerous ocean . . . with hilariously mixed results!

Did the title just say that this book is dangerous? Jelly doesn’t do dangerous. Can you help Jelly find a way out? Great! Just don’t make any sudden moves or loud noises . . . and definitely DON’T touch anything!

While everything seems to come sunny-side up for Narwhal on their adventures, Jelly has more than a few worries about the many dangers waiting out there in the ocean: sea beasts, pirates, circus cannons, giant squid, lost porcupines, and spiky things of any kind could be lurking around each turn of the page! Jelly has got to find a way out of this book, and it’s up to the reader to help them . . . or not!

Come along and make your own waves as Jelly faces more than a few fears and sets sail for a dangerously sweet ending!

In the grand tradition of classics like The Monster at the End of this Book, This Book is Dangerous is a funny, fresh and vibrant new entry into the adorable, humor-filled world of Narwhal and Jelly that is destined to become a read-aloud staple for longtime fans and newcomers alike, featuring a glow-in-the-dark front cover!

NOTE: A second book is under contract.


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Humor


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

NARWHAL AND JELLY BOARD BOOK SERIES

BLANKIE

February 2021, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 22 pp

Dive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! A big, yellow blankie is one of Narwhal’s favorite things; not only because it keeps Narwhal warm and cozy, but also because it’s not just a blankie. Narwhal can fold it into a hat, wear it as a cape (or a dress!) and even use it for a picnic with a best bud, like Jelly! This charming board book celebrates the power of imagination and reusability, and is perfect for both fans of the Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series and readers new to the world wide waters.

BUBBLES
(February 2021, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 22 pp)
Narwhal accidentally bursts Jelly’s bubble with his tusk-tooth, Jelly is a little sad . . . until Narwhal shows him that there are lots of bubbles in the ocean! There are little-bitty bubbles and great big bubbles. There are bubbles up high and bubbles down low. There are bubbles that are pink and bubbles that stink. It’s unbelieva-bubble!

NOTE: Two more original board books to come.


Marietta Zacker


Board Book


Animals

Friendship

Humor

Imagination

Read-Aloud


Audio

Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

TATER TALES: THE KING OF THE WORLD

April 2024, Simon and Schuster, 88 pp

Rot is ready for another adventure and this time he’s going “Spudlunking!” But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans.

When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he’s sure it’ll change their minds. And it does…in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears it he feels powerful…He feels invincible…He feels like…the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says.

But when Rot realizes he’s the only one having fun in his kingdom, suddenly he wonders whether he might have let the crown go to his head…

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

CatalanJuventud
English (UK)Harper UK/Farshore
French (North America)Scholastic Canada
SpanishJuventud

DRAMATIC RIGHTS

Please contact Ellen Goldsmith-Vein at The Gotham Group.

NOTE: Book 3 coming in August 2025!


Marietta Zacker


Chapter Book

Graphic Novel


Family

Humor


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

TATER TALES: THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD

November 2022, Simon & Schuster, 88 pp

Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in this first installment of a new and hilariously silly graphic novel chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.

Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can find—their small fry little sister Tot.

But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot’s not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

CatalanJuventud
English (UK)Harper UK/Farshore
French (North America)Scholastic Canada
SpanishJuventud

DRAMATIC RIGHTS

Please contact Ellen Goldsmith-Vein at The Gotham Group.


Marietta Zacker


Chapter Book

Graphic Novel


Family

Humor


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

ROT: THE BRAVEST IN THE WORLD

June 2020, Simon & Schuster, 32 pp

In this second Rot book, we meet Rot’s big brother Snot, who is a bit of snot to poor Rot. He’s made up a creature called the Squirm that has Rot feeling super scared. But with the help of a cape, broom, and pot, Rot manages to put on his brave face and even make a new friend.

STARRED REVIEWS

KIRKUS – “Readers wooed by Rot’s charm in Rot: The Cutest in the World (2017) will laugh out loud at this well-paced encore”

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

CatalanEditorial Juventud
French (North America)Scholastic Canada
SpanishEditorial Juventud


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Bullying

Family

Friendship

Humor

Read-Aloud


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

ROT: THE CUTEST IN THE WORLD

Spring 2018, Simon & Schuster, 32 pp

A fun and silly picture book about a mutant potato named Rot who enters a beauty pageant and must overcome the doubts of the other contestants (a baby bunny, cuddly kitten, and jolly jellyfish) as well as his own. An appealingly strange book and character worth rooting for, especially because of the book’s themes of self-acceptance and courage.

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

CatalanEditorial Juventud
French (North America)Scholastic Canada
SpanishEditorial Juventud


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Bullying

Humor

Read-Aloud


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

PAPILIO

March 2025, Viking/Penguin, 48 pp

NOTE: Penguin has English and Spanish rights in North America.


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Coming-of-Age

Friendship

Nature


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

PAINT WITH PLOOF

October 2024, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 56 pp

From the co-creator of Science Explorers Andy Chou Musser and NYT bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series Ben Clanton.

Ploof is a little cloud who’s eager to make their first rainbow! But how? With your help, of course! Can you help Ploof find the right shape? Mix colors? Fly high to paint? Cheer Ploof on through the ups and downs of trying something new, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective!

Just as full of imaginative, interactive fun as the first book in the series, each page offers readers from preschooler age and beyond a chance to play and learn in tandem, exploring social-emotional skills along the way. Young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions as they join a colorful rainbow quest and paint with Ploof!

  

NOTE: A third Ploof book is under contract.


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Friendship

Humor

Imagination

Read-Aloud

Social-Emotional Learning


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

PLOOF

September 2023, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 56 pp

Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet’s Press Here.

Ploof is a puffy cloud who’s a little lonely — but now you’re here, and the fun can begin! Can you help Ploof overcome their shyness? Play pretend? Make Ploof laugh with your funny faces, find their hiding spot, give them a high five! Full of imaginative and interactive fun, each page of this perfect book for preschoolers offers a chance to play. By following cues to say hello, clap, blow, shake, wave or make a funny face, young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions on Ploof. They’ll learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement and kindness through Ploof’s emotional journey — and, along the way, they’ll learn how to be a fantastic friend!

Join Ploof’s adventures in a brand-new series co-written and co-illustrated by Narwhal and Jelly creator Ben Clanton and up-and-coming picture book maker Andy Chou Musser.

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

French (North America)Scholastic Canada


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Humor

Imagination

Read-Aloud

Social-Emotional Learning


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

VOTE FOR ME!

February 2020, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 32 pp

Donkey and Elephant both want YOUR vote and will do just about anything to get it. Soon their efforts devolve into literal mud-slinging. Can they clean up their campaigns or will a third candidate (Mouse?) squeak out a win? An interactive, fun, and timely read aloud!


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Activism

Humor

Read-Aloud


Dramatic

Translation

GZLA

SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY

October 2014, Simon & Schuster, 32 pp

An autobiographical picture book which explores the world, wishes and ingenuity of a very imaginative boy.


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Imagination

Literary


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

MO’S MUSTACHE

October 2013, Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada, 32 pp

Mo is a monster who just got a mustache. A big, black, beautiful mustache. Everybody likes Mo’s mustache. Now Knot, Dot, Nib, Tutu, Bob, Bill, and Ben all have mustaches too. In fact, soon EVERYBODY has a mustache! Why is everyone copying Mo? And how will he (and his mustache) ever stand out?


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Humor

Read-Aloud

Sharing


Dramatic

Translation

GZLA

BOO WHO?

August 2017, Candlewick, 32pp

A shy little ghost who’s new to the group has trouble fitting in — until his special talent comes to the fore.

Boo is new. And even if the other kids are welcoming, it can be scary being new, especially for a shy ghost who can’t play any of their games. (“You tagged me? Oh, sorry. I couldn’t feel it.”) Can Boo find a way to fit in and make friends with the rest of the group? From the creator of Rex Wrecks It! comes a funny story about feeling invisible — and finding a way to be seen and appreciated for who you are.


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Friendship

Humor

Read-Aloud


Dramatic

Translation

GZLA

REX WRECKS IT!

March 2017, Candlewick, 32 pp

Uh-oh! Here comes Rex! Every time Gizmo, Sprinkles, and Wild build something with their blocks, Rex wrecks it! That’s just the way Rex plays. Is there a way to make playtime fun for everyone?

STARRED REVIEWS

BOOKLIST – “A warm and wacky story that feels both fresh and familiar. This enchanting, quirky quartet will entertain children with what are sure to be repeat readings.”

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS

Simplified ChineseBeijing Cheerful Century


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Friendship

Humor

Read-Aloud

Sharing


Dramatic

Translation

GZLA

IT CAME IN THE MAIL

June 2016, Simon & Schuster, 40 pp

Liam really wants some mail, so he writes a letter to his mailbox asking for something in return. His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for…and how! But as the mail starts to pile up, Liam realizes that the best packages and parcels are even better when shared with friends.


Marietta Zacker


Picture Book


Friendship

Humor

Magical Realism

Sharing


Dramatic

Translation

UK