If You Want to See a Narwhal

Embark on an Arctic adventure with breathtaking art from acclaimed illustrator Xin Li, and journey through a real-life winter wonderland to find one of the world's most elusive sea creatures: the narwhal!

If you want to see a narwhal, pack warm, woolly clothes and hope in your heart, then hop on a plane and head north....

There are no narwhals in captivity. These unusual whales have only been observed in the wild! It will take the most brave and patient adventurers will find one. To see a narwhal, you'll need to travel to the icy north, find a guide to show you the way, and hope you are lucky enough to cross paths with one of these magical creatures. And don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for all the other animals that make up this unique Arctic ecosystem. 

If You Want to See a Narwhal takes readers on an extraordinary adventure to a place bursting with amazing animals perfectly suited to the chilly climate. This exciting read aloud story will spark wonder in every young nature lover's heart.

Rhonda Gowler Greene is a former schoolteacher and the author of over thirty children’s books. Though she has never been to the Arctic, Rhonda dreams of going there and seeing a narwhal in the wild. She has seen some amazingly long narwhal tusks in Canadian galleries and museums. Rhonda lives in Southeast Michigan. She invites you to visit her online at rhondagowlergreene.com.

Xin Li was born and raised in China and now lives in Norway with her husband and daughter. And though narwhals have been seen in Norwegian waters, sadly Xin has never spotted one. Xin is also the author and illustrator of I Lived Inside a Whale, which was a Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book of the Year, and The Day My Brother Became a Tree. She invites you to visit her online at lixin.no.