DC unveils new early reader graphic novel ‘Aquamanatee’ for readers ages 5 – 7
Marlow the manatee isn’t exactly superhero material. He sleeps a lot, eats a lot, toots a lot, and has never ventured out of his safe saltwater bay. And yet the sweet bumbling Marlow dreams of adventure, of derring-do, and of making a difference. He dreams of being a hero like Aquaman, of whom Marlow is a mega fan! But when a series of impossible events leads to Marlow having superpowers and not only meeting his hero but getting to team up with Aquaman himself…suddenly Marlow isn’t so sure he’s ready for his dreams to come true.
Could an awkward blundering super-powered manatee be the best man-atee for the job?
Find out in Aquamanatee, from the creator of the blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly, and with utterly charming artwork by Cassandra Federman! Ben Clanton brings his delightful sensibilities for early readers to the DC Universe in this adorable graphic novel for readers 5-7.
Ben Clanton is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series, whose picture books include Mo’s Mustache; Vote for Me!; Rot, the Cutest in the World!; Boo Who?; It Came in the Mail; Something Extraordinary and Rex Wrecks It!. He lives with his wife and kids in Seattle, Washington.
Aquamanatee, by Ben Clanton & Cassandra Federman, on sale in bookstores September 2, 2025, is available for preorder now.
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Aquamanatee will be the first book in a series by Clanton and Federman and follows the launch of DC’s early reader program for ages 5-7 with Superman’s Good Guy Gang by Rob Justus on July 1, 2025!
Just In: Aquamanatee by Ben Clanton and Cassandra Federman is coming on September 2nd and is available for preorder! Aquamanatee will be the first book in a series by Clanton and Federman and follows the launch of DC’s early reader program for ages 5-7 with Superman' Good Guy… pic.twitter.com/khcJc6vBJV
— The Aquaverse(@AquamanUniverse) February 13, 2025
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