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Book vs. Shark

the new series from the creators of Supertato!
Series: I Spy Island
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Book vs. Shark by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet is a delightful children's book that features a playful showdown between two unexpected opponents: a book and a shark. The story unfolds in an imaginative setting, showcasing their hilarious antics as they try to outsmart each other. Filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, it's a fun exploration of creativity and the joys of reading.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love engaging tales filled with humour and adventure. With colourful illustrations and a playful story, it captures young imaginations and brings joy to reading time. It's perfect for sparking laughter and creativity in little ones.

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Welcome back to I Spy Island for a second sunny adventure in the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, creators of Supertato!

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Welcome back to I Spy Island . . . the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, creators of Supertato!

In the middle of the ocean, miles from anywhere, something new has just washed ashore and a brand-new adventure is about to begin . . .

Join Island, Glove, Banana, Bird, Bottle and Treasure Chest on their second sunny adventure, as they spy . . . a book who’s lost its story and a shark who just might eat them because he’s . . . bored?!

This terrific tale of fun, friendship and the brilliance of books and storytelling will be beloved by children and adults alike and is brought to you by the inspired minds behind such bestselling and popular characters as Supertato, Barry the Fish with Fingers, Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell and No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom.

Praise for I Spy Island:

β€˜Sunny, silly and ideal for reading aloud’
Sunday Express

β€˜It’s a blast of sunshine in book form’
The Observer

ALSO BY SUE HENDRA & PAUL LINNET:

I Spy Island

Supertato series:
Supertato
Supertato: Veggies Assemble
Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run!
Supertato: Evil Pea Rules
Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea
Supertato: Bubbly Troubly!
Supertato: Night of the Living Veg
Supertato: The Great Eggscape!
(coming March 2022)

Other Supertato books:
Supertato Sticker Activity Book
Supertato Super Squad
Supertato Sticker Skills

Selected other titles by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:
Barry the Fish with Fingers
Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
Doug the Bug that went Boing!
I Need a Wee!
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom
No-Bot the Robot's New Bottom

Series: I Spy Island

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  • I Spy Island
    Welcome to I Spy Island: the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet β€˜Sunny, silly and ideal for reading aloud’ Sunday Express β€˜It’s a blast of sunshine in book form’ The Observer In the middle of the ocean, miles from anywhere, is a happy little island who loves to play I Spy... Join Island, and...
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  • Book vs. Shark
    Welcome back to I Spy Island . . . the unmissable new series from multi-million copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, creators of Supertato! In the middle of the ocean, miles from anywhere, something new has just washed ashore and a brand-new adventure is about to begin . . . Join Island, Glove, Banana, Bird, Bottle and Treasure Chest...
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Book vs. Shark by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet is a delightful picture book that features a playful and humorous storyline, engaging young readers with its vibrant illustrations and witty narrative. The book is praised for its creativity and the fun interaction between characters, making it a favourite among children and parents alike for its ability to capture the imagination and provide a laugh-out-loud experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471196300

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Paul LinnetΒ was born by the sea near to Brighton, but he grew up in Derby, where he studied graphic design and played guitar in a band called The Chihuahuas. Eventually Paul moved back to Brighton where he met Sue Hendra and they instantly fell in love. Their celebrated picture book partnership has created many bestselling, award-winning books includingΒ Barry the Fish with Fingers,Β Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell,Β Supertato,Β and most recently the Laugh Out Loud Book Award–winningΒ I Need a Wee. Sue and Paul live with their daughter Wanda in a house in Brighton where Paul likes to fuss about with an old motorbike and still plays the guitar. Sue HendraΒ studied illustration at Brighton University while also selling doughnuts from a kiosk at Chessington Zoo. Sue has now illustrated over 100 books for children. When Sue met Paul Linnet she found another person with the same silly sense of humor as her and they fell in love and started writing and illustrating together. Their creative brilliance soon led them to come up with a wealth of bestselling, award-winning picture books includingΒ Barry the Fish with Fingers,Β Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell,Β Supertato,Β and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award–winningΒ I Need a Wee!. Sue and Paul live in Brighton with their daughter Wanda who inspired Sue’s picture book and TV seriesΒ Wanda and the Alien.

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