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These two books are pure fantasy, although different approaches.

Not Quite Narwhal
5 stars
Author/Illustrator: Jessie Sima

Kelp was born and lives in the deep ocean with the narwhals. However, he is not a narwhal. One day he sees a creature that looks like him and goes to investigate.
The illustrations are aimed for the very young both in the characters and the pastel coloring. Some of the story is quite humorous as when Kelp learns to walk on land.
The story is cute as are the illustrations.

The Yellow House
4 stars
Author: Blake Morrison
Illustrator: Helen Craig

Every day a girl, her mother and little sister walk to the park passing an old, yellow house. No one ever seems to be at this house. The little girl wonders who lives there.
Then, one day, the girl has a chance to go up the walk to the house. A little boy calls to her asking her to come and see a series of fantastic creatures.
The illustrations are line drawings with color added. They are well done and make the various creatures fun.