Narwhal decides to become a superhero but doesn’t know what his superpower is. Luckily, his two friends, Jelly and Star—and even his frenemy, Crab—help him figure it out.
Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
Discuss the Book
Narwhal Becomes a Superhero
Pages 5–24
- Important Moment: When Jelly asks Narwhal what his superpower is and Narwhal can’t figure it out, Jelly is upset and Narwhal is... hungry for lunch.
- Ask and Share: How are Narwhal’s and Jelly’s responses different when they realize Narwhal doesn’t have a superpower? What does this say about how they are different from each other? Who are you close to—but different from—in your life? In what ways are you different?
Narwhal Helps Star
Pages 25–38
- Important Moment: After three tries, Narwhal finally figures out how to help Star get back up in the sky.
- Ask and Share: How many tries does it take for Narwhal to help his friend Star? Have you ever worked really hard to help a friend? What did you do? How did it go?
Narwhal and Jelly Write a Comic
Pages 39–43
- Important Moment: In this comic interlude written by Narwhal and Jelly, called “Super Waffle and Strawberry Sidekick,” it’s the sidekick who solves the problem of the butter blob attacking the city.
- Ask and Share: Who does more to solve the butter-blob problem—Super Waffle or Strawberry Sidekick? Do they work well together? How do you think it feels to be a sidekick? What would you enjoy about it? What would be hard about it?
Cheering Up Jelly
Pages 44–64
- Important Moment: When Narwal “super-fies” Crab into Claw (a.k.a., Super Snap), Jelly realizes that Narwhal’s superpower is bringing out the super in everyone else.
- Ask and Share: What makes Jelly realize what Narwhal’s superpower is? Have you ever helped a friend see or learn something about themselves? Has anyone helped you learn about yourself?