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Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab

By Alison Murray
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Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab by Alison Murray is a delightful children's story about an unlikely friendship between a fearsome shark and a tiny crab. Faced with differences and challenges, the two characters discover the value of friendship and cooperation, highlighting themes of empathy and understanding in a charming underwater adventure. It's a tale that combines engaging illustrations with a heartwarming narrative.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love fun ocean adventures mixed with themes of friendship and acceptance. Its charming illustrations and engaging story create a perfect reading experience for young readers, encouraging them to see beyond appearances and appreciate the beauty of unlikely friendships.

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A fun-filled undersea story exploring bullying, friendship and the true meaning of courage, based on Aesop's classic fable, The Lion and the Mouse.

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Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab by Alison Murray introduces readers to Sharky McShark, the biggest bully in the deep blue sea. When she's around, the clownfish clear out, the flatfish flee—even the rocks get out of the way. Sharky has no friends, and she doesn't want any!

But one day, a teensy wee crab tumbles into Sharky's life...

This is a fantastically fishy adaptation of the classic fable The Lion and the Mouse, delivering a strong message about friendship and giving others a second chance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408358290

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 32

Collections

Alison Murray Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alison Murray grew up in Lanarkshire near Glasgow and studied Textile Design at Glasgow School of Art. After graduating, she moved to London and did a variety of jobs, including working as a bookseller and rug designer, before completing a MA in Design for Interactive Media at Middlesex University.

Having co-founded a successful Interactive media company, Alison moved back to Scotland where she now works as a full-time illustrator. She has a string of successful picture books to her name, including Hare and Tortoise and Apple Pie ABC, both shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards. Alison lives in Glasgow with her husband and their dog.

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