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Clark the Shark Gets a Pet

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In Clark the Shark Gets a Pet by Bruce Hale, Clark, the lovable shark, embarks on an exciting journey to find the perfect pet. Through his funny and heartwarming adventure, Clark learns about responsibility, friendship, and the joys of pet ownership, making it an engaging story for young readers.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to young readers who love playful adventures and the idea of having a pet. With a blend of colourful illustrations and engaging storytelling, it explores themes of responsibility and friendship, perfect for children fascinated by sea creatures and pets.

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Young animal owners and ones hoping for a pet will enjoy this funny book about pets and caring for them.

With easy-to-read text and Clarkโ€™s trademark rhymes, this Level One shark tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading!

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In this funny rhyming story, Clark the Shark is excited about his new pet, Lulu the dogfish. He canโ€™t wait to teach Lulu tricks and feed her lots of treats. But Clark discovers there's more to having a pet than he thought! Young animal owners and ones hoping for a pet will enjoy this funny book about pets and caring for them.

With easy-to-read text and Clarkโ€™s trademark rhymes, this Level One shark tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Also included are fun, bite-sized facts about different types of sharks.

Clark the Shark Gets a Pet is a Level One I Can Read, which means itโ€™s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Share this levelled reader with the pet or shark fan in your home or classroom!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062912541

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Guy Francis

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 66g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Bruce Hale has written and illustrated over thirty books for kids, including Clark the Shark; Clark the Shark Dares to Share; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mystery series; Snoring Beauty, one of Oprah's Recommended Reads for Kids; and the School for S.P.I.E.S. series. In his free time, Bruce enjoys hiking, watching movies, and making music. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, dog, and many hats.

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