Sharks books (fiction)

Walter the Whale Shark: and His Teeny Tiny Teeth

What do you do when you feel like you don’t fit in? Find something that makes you stand out!

Walter had spent all summer counting down the days to the first day of school. He couldn’t wait to make new shark friends and finally swim into his classroom for the first time. But the first class picture of the year changes everything. Walter realizes there is one BIG difference between him and his shark classmates. After his discovery, Walter spends his day trying anything he can think of to blend in with the other sharks, only to learn that the things that make us feel like we don’t fit in are the very things that make us stand out.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3J0ygHP

Land Shark

The only thing Bobby wants for his birthday is a pet shark. So you can imagine his disappointment when his parents get him...a puppy. Everyone knows shark lovers can never become dog lovers. Or can they? Full of humour and heart, this book explores the idea that sometimes, getting exactly what you don't want turns out to be exactly what you need.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3NceifI

Misunderstood Shark

Every beachgoer knows that there's nothing more terrifying than a... SHARRRK! But this shark is just misunderstood, or is he? In a wholly original, sidesplittingly funny story, New York Times bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Scott Magoon take this perennial theme and turn it on its (hammer)head with a brand-new cheeky character. The filming of an underwater TV show goes awry when the crew gets interrupted by a... SHARRRK! Poor Shark, he wasn't trying to scare them, he's just misunderstood! Then he's accused of trying to eat a fish. Will Shark ever catch a break? After all, he wasn't going to eat the fish, he was just showing it his new tooth! Or was he? Explosively funny, extraordinarily clever, and even full of fun shark facts, this surprisingly endearing story gets to the heart of what it feels like to be misunderstood by the people around you. With a surprise twist ending, our Misunderstood Shark will have kids rolling with laughter!

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/43Hcr8f

Mako and Tiger: Two Not-So-Friendly 

Two sharks, the ocean's most ferocious predators, try to resolve their differences by trading jokes and making each other laugh in this picture book about learning to get along with others. 

Mako is a hungry shark and wants everything for himself. Tiger is exactly the same way. These two competitive sharks are definitely not friends. But then a hook from above is dropped in the ocean and Tiger goes for the bait. Mako knows what he would want Tiger to do for him and rushes over to help. Is it possible that the two not-so-friendly sharks might become friends? Once they trade their favourite silly sayings, it looks like that just may happen.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3CcrNpl

Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever―or Snack Time?

In the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimmingly--until Nugget's first day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! To regain Nugget's trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But it's not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that minnows learn this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humour to this undersea story of an unlikely friendship.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3MMpZIG

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The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark

"Little fish, little fish, let me come in.""Not by the skin of my finny fin!""Then I'll munch, and I'll crunch, and I'll smash your house in!"Mama tells her three little fish that it's time to make their own homes. Jim builds his house of seaweed, but the big bad shark munches it up. Tim builds his house of sand, but the shark crunches it up. It's smart Kim who sets up a house in an old sunken ship! Children will delight in this silly story with funny, eye-popping illustrations. And there's foil on the cover!

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/42rDseT

Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)

The Cat in the Hat dives deep in this fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. Learn about the different types of sharks, how we study them, and why they aren't so scary after all. Perfect for kids who love sharks and Dr. Seuss alike, and for any kid who loves learning and science. 

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/42oDQLc

Clark the Shark

Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life and always means well—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3IZFyvD

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Smiley Shark (Let's Read Together)

Far away in the deep rolling ocean lived Smiley Shark. Smiley Shark longed to dip and dive, jiggle and jive, dart and dash with a splish and a splash with all the other fish; but whenever he smiled at them they swam away. But when all of the other fish are trapped in a fisherman’s net, it’s up to Smiley Shark to find a way to free them—and he saves the day with his big, toothy smile!

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3qv2T1X

Big Shark, Little Shark (Step into Reading)

This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study of opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each succeed in finding a tasty snack? Little Shark is hoping that he won’t become fast food for Big Shark!

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3oRnnRV

JAWS: Big Shark, Little Boat! A Book of Opposites

Big Shark, Little Boat: A Book of Opposites is a fun way to find out what’s above the water and what’s under the water. Illustrated in the quirky and loveable Funko POP! art style, kids ages 2 to 5, their parents, and fans of the classic film will love this light-hearted reimagining as a collectable Little Golden Book!

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• amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3NoIc0F