Nala the Narwhal Learns to Make Friends

By Elizabeth Cole

A sweet, magical SEL picture book that helps shy little ones build social confidence--one "hello" at a time.

Nala isn't just any sea creature--she's a narwhal, the "Unicorn of the Sea." Nala watches other ocean animals play and wishes she could join in--but when she feels nervous, her rainbow colors turn bright pink, and she doesn't know what to say. With gentle encouragement, Nala learns that friendship can start small: a smile and a simple "hello." After a few relatable (and funny) attempts, she meets a pufferfish who admits he gets nervous, too. That moment changes everything--Nala realizes she's not alone, and that just saying "hi" is brave.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967836442
• ISBN13: 9781967836444
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: World of Kids Books
• Length: 28 Pages