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Clark The Shark

Lost And Found
By Bruce Hale
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Clark The Shark by Bruce Hale is an engaging children's book that follows the adventures of Clark, a spirited and exuberant shark. The story unfolds in an undersea school, where Clark learns valuable lessons about how to channel his boundless energy and enthusiasm while respecting the feelings of others. It's a delightful tale highlighting themes of friendship and self-awareness in a fun, aquatic setting.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are fond of lively, engaging stories with vibrant illustrations that capture children's imaginations. The story presents valuable lessons about embracing individuality while understanding the importance of boundaries and self-control, making it a delightful read for young ones learning about social interactions.

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While on a field trip to the farmers' market, Clark becomes separated from his classmates and must use his rhyming skills to help him remember his teacher's instructions.

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When Mrs. Inkydink announces a class trip to the farmers’ market, Clark is so excited he doesn’t listen to her instructions. “Hurrah, hooray, it’s time to play!” Clark gets lost in the crowd and has to use his rhyming to remember what Mrs. Inkydink said to do.

Beginning readers will be entertained and reassured by this clever, funny tale featuring our favourite boisterous shark. The back matter includes fun, bite-sized facts about shark eating! With colourful illustrations from Guy Francis and lively text from Bruce Hale, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062279101

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Guy Francis

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Bruce Hale Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Young Adult

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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