Nina the Noticing Narwhal
Nina the Noticing Narwhal
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids
By Jessica Schoettle
Nina is a narwhal with a very kind heart. She loves swimming beside her friends, playing together, and greeting them with joyful nudges and splashes.
But sometimes, Nina gets a little too close.
When her excitement causes her horn to bump fins and her tail to splash faces, Nina becomes confused and worried. She wants to be kind, but she begins to realize that kindness is not only about good intentions — it is also about how others feel.
With gentle guidance from Thomas the Sea Turtle, Nina learns that true kindness begins with noticing. By watching body language, recognizing feelings, and learning to ask before getting close, Nina discovers how paying attention helps friendships grow stronger and safer.
This meaningful story helps children learn:
• How to recognize personal space and boundaries
• The importance of noticing body language and emotions
• Social awareness and empathy
• Respectful friendship skills
• Emotional understanding through relatable storytelling
• Kindness that supports comfort and safety
Nina the Noticing Narwhal is part of Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids, a heart-centered series designed to introduce children to emotions, character development, and social-emotional learning through lovable animal characters and developmentally appropriate storytelling.
Each book in the series encourages meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, and educators while supporting emotional growth for ages 2–6.
Perfect for:
Bedtime reading
Preschool and early elementary social-emotional lessons
Speech and emotional development support
Classroom read-alouds
Gifts for toddlers and young children
Parents and educators teaching empathy, awareness, and respectful friendships
Help your child learn that kindness grows stronger when we notice how others feel.
Nina is ready to show them how.