I Am the Shark Published by Random House Children's Books on May 4, 2021 Genres: Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals, Marine Life, Humor, General, Science & Nature, Zoology
Pages: 48
Find the Author: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon, Pinterest
Format: Ebook Arc
Buy on Amazon
Goodreads
What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that's perfect for Shark Week and all year-round!
Hi! I am Great White Shark, and if you get this book, you'll read all about ME--the greatest shark in the sea!
Not so fast! Greenland Shark here, and as the oldest shark in this book, that makes me the greatest.
Did someone say fast? I'm Mako Shark, and I'm the fastest shark in this book! Eat my bubbles!
Wow, I'm Hammerhead Shark. You don't need my special eyes to see that there are lots of great sharks in this book. Sink your teeth into it now!
New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub makes a splash with bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller to deliver an entertaining undersea story filled with the greatest shark facts in the ocean!
Review
I Am the Shark is an excellent book for the enthusiast who loves learning all about sharks. This book meets the great white shark who truly believes he is the most incredible shark. First, he declares that he is the giant shark in the book, but we find out that, no, the Whale Shark is by far more enormous than he. He says, well, maybe I am the tiniest, but no, the Dwarf Lantern is only the size of a human fist, and our friend, the great white is more significant than that. Maybe he the most brilliant shark in the book, but, no, the hammerhead shark has an enormous brain and can see in multiple directions. He thinks, oh, I have got excellent camouflage. Maybe I am the most sneaky shark in this book. No, the angel shark can hide very well in the sand. So then he boasts that he is the best hunter. But of course, you are getting it now; there is another shark better at that. The story goes on until we get to the end, where our dear friend learns that there will always be someone better at various other things, and all he needs to be happy is to be himself. The great white shark does have a rather fantastic smile with 300 jagged teeth to dazzle everyone.
This children’s book has a great depth of knowledge about all kinds of sharks that live in the ocean and presents it in a fun competition-type story. Children will learn lots of fun facts and enjoy the excellent illustrations as they read about sharks. Pick this one up for your classroom or for any shark lovers you know.
Enter for a chance to win an I Am the Shark prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
-
A hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, autographed by Joan Holub
-
A child-size shark print art/cooking apron
-
A $50 Target gift card
Two (2) winners receive:
-
A hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, autographed by Joan Holub
The giveaway begins March 26, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends April 26, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
About Joan Holub
Joan is a NY Times bestselling children’s author, with books starring goddessgirls, poodles, a superhero zero, and even a red pencil, in stories about friendship, girl-power, mythology, and other universally important stuff:
* I AM THE SHARK, a picture book with heart, facts, & humor
* GODDESS GIRLS series – a middle school spin on Greek Mythology, co-author Suzanne Williams
* THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER; THIS LITTLE ARTIST; THIS LITTLE DREAMER; THIS LITTLE PRESIDENT & more — a fun NF board book series
* ZERO THE HERO – a picture book illus by NYTimes bestselling Tom Lichtenheld
* MIGHTY DADS, a picture book illus by James Dean
* MIGHTY MOMS, a board book illus by Joyce Wan
* LITTLE GODDESS GIRLS early chapter bk series (ages 5-7)
* THUNDER GIRLS a middle school spin on Norse mythology
* SHAMPOODLE
* BALLET STARS
* WHO WAS BABE RUTH? / WHAT IS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY?
* LITTLE RED WRITING, a picture book, 3 starred reviews + 4 notable lists
| Rating Report | |
|---|---|
| Plot | |
| Characters | |
| Writing | |
| Pacing | |
| Cover | |
| Overall: | 5 |
Thank you so much for your fintastic review of I AM THE SHARK, Jan! I really appreciate it.