I Am the Shark Awareness Tour in partnership with Joan Holub
The Children’s Book Review
Join us on this virtual book tour for I Am the Shark, by New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub and bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller.
What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that’s perfect for Shark Week and all year-round!
“This title will be swimming off the shelves.” —Kirkus Reviews
Follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below. You’ll earn the chance to win a hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, a kids’ shark print art/cooking apron, and a $50 Target gift card!
I Am the Shark Tour Dates
| Monday, March 29, 2021 The Children’s Book Review A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Life Is What It’s Called An interview with Joan Holub |
| Wednesday, March 31, 2021 The Fairview Review A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Thursday, April 1, 2021 J.R.s Book Reviews A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Friday, April 2, 2021 The Children’s Book Review An interview with Joan Holub |
| Monday, April 5, 2021 Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Tuesday, April 6, 2021 icefairy’s Treasure Chest A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Thursday, April 8, 2021 Library Lady’s Kid Lit A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Friday, April 9, 2021 Heart to Heart An interview with Joan Holub |
| Monday, April 12, 2021 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2021 A Dream Within a Dream A book review of I Am the Shark |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Comfy Chair Books A book review of I Am the Shark |
I Am the Shark Book Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win an I Am the Shark prize pack!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, autographed by Joan Holub
- A child-size shark print art/cooking apron
- A $50 Target gift card
Two (2) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, autographed by Joan Holub
How to Enter
- Fill out the required fields in the form below. It may take a moment to load.
- You can also gain daily bonus entries through the entry form.
- See below for complete giveaway rules.
The giveaway begins March 26, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends April 26, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
a Rafflecopter giveawayAbout the Book
I Am the Shark
Written by Joan Holub
Illustrated by Laurie Keller
Ages 4-8 | 48 Pages
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 978-0525645283
Publisher’s Synopsis: Hi! I am Great White Shark, and if you get this book, you’ll read all about ME–the greatest shark in the sea!
Not so fast! Greenland Shark here, and as the oldest shark in this book, that makes me the greatest.
Did someone say fast? I’m Mako Shark, and I’m the fastest shark in this book! Eat my bubbles!
Wow, I’m Hammerhead Shark. You don’t need my special eyes to see that there are lots of great sharks in this book. Sink your teeth into it now!
New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub makes a splash with bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller to deliver an entertaining undersea story that encourages self-acceptance and self-esteem, and is filled with humor and the greatest shark facts in the ocean!
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About the Author and Illustrator
About the Author
Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 150 children’s books, including the Goddess Girls middle grade series and the Heroes in Training chapter book series (with Suzanne Williams); This Little Environmentalist: A Love-the-Earth Primer board book; the New York Times bestselling picture book Mighty Dads, illustrated by James Dean; Little Red Writing, a picture book illustrated by Melissa Sweet; and Zero the Hero, a picture book illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. She adores line dancing to the Jaws theme, reading Sharkspeare, and vacationing in Finland.
For more information, visit joanholub.com.
About the Illustrator
Laurie Keller is the author and illustrator of many books, including The Scrambled States of America, Potato Pants!, Arnie the Doughnut, Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners, the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut chapter book series, and We Are Growing!, part of the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series and winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. When Laurie isn’t busy making books, she enjoys playing the banjo, traveling, cross-country skiing, and splashing in Lake Michigan, where as far as she knows, there is not a single shark.
For more information, visit lauriekellerbooks.com.
Giveaway Rules
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
- Complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions listed here.
- Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on March 26, 2021, and 11:59 PM on April 26, 2021.
- One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, autographed by Joan Holub
- A child-size shark print art/cooking apron
- A $50 Target gift card
- Two (2) winners receive:
- A hardcover copy of I Am the Shark, autographed by Joan Holub
- Winners will be selected at random on or about April 29, 2021. The odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
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- The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or exchangeable for any other prize. Participants must provide valid and accurate contact information. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, The Children’s Book Review reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner’s prize, in its sole discretion.
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- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prizes courtesy of the sponsor: Joan Holub.
Thanks for following along with us on the I Am the Shark awareness tour, sponsored* by Joan Holub.