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Shark Vs. Train

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Shark VS. Train! is a riotous picture book where a shark and a train face off in a series of outrageous competitions. From burping and bowling to ping pong and pie eating, the two rivals go head-to-head in a laugh-out-loud sequence of challenges. Chris Barton's zany text paired with Tom Lichtenheld's playful illustrations makes this a delightfully silly read for children.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for young children who enjoy humorous and imaginative stories with bold, colourful illustrations. Perfect for shared reading and encouraging playful engagement with silly scenarios.

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Celebrity Deathmatch meets the World Wrestling Federation as a shark and a train battle it out

Celebrity Deathmatch meets the World Wrestling Federation as a shark and a train battle it out

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Shark Vs. Train! WHO WILL WIN!

If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, pie eating, and many more! Who do YOU think will win, Shark or Train?

With Tom Lichtenheld's hilarious and playful illustrations combined with Chris Barton's zany text, this irreverent picture book will have you both laughing out loud and eager for more crazy scenarios.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316007627

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 August 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown & Company

Illustration: Integrated: 32, col illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 264.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Chris Barton lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two young sons, who inspired Shark VS. Train while bantering with Daddy. Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of What Are You So Grumpy About , What's with This Room and the New York Times bestseller Duck! Rabbit! He is a creative director at an advertising firm.

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