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Land Shark

by Beth Ferry
Ben Mantle
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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 humor and heart, this ebook explores the idea that sometimes, getting exactly what you don't want turns out to be exactly what you need. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 4, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781452153544

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 2.6
    • Lexile® Measure: 520
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-2

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2015

      K-Gr 3-Ferry and Mantle offer a story and a character that readers will embrace. Bobby LOVES sharks and has a plan to show his parents that he deserves one for his birthday. The plan is simple: "STEP 1: Convince parents and STEP 2: Get shark." Unfortunately, his parents have a different idea. The rest of the story focuses on how Bobby handles the alternative "shark" that is his birthday gift. The illustrations lay a solid foundation and create excellent foreshadowing. The text flows nicely and is great for either a read-aloud or a read-alone. The pace will be attractive to younger readers and listeners, and the narrative presents opportunities for teaching vocabulary. The protagonist is immediately likable and engaging, even after his original scheme falls flat. This would be a good book for fans of Kelly Bennett's Not Norman (Candlewick, 2005), as both convey lessons on gratitude and making the best of situations. VERDICT A delightful addition that will become a storytime favorite.-Shannan Hicks, J.S. Clark Elementary School Library, LA

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:2.6
  • Lexile® Measure:520
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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