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    I Am the Shark, by Joan Holub | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Animal Books Best Kids Stories Humor Picture Books

    I Am the Shark
    The Children’s Book Review

    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

    I AM the Shark by Joan Holub

    About the Book

    I AM the Shark by Joan Holub

    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.

    Joan Holub

    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.

    Laurie Keller Head Shot

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    108 Comments

    1. Karen Propes on

      We love sharks, they get a bad rap. They are beautiful and very smart. My grandson will love this book. He watches all the shows on TV with me and he loves sharks too.

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    7. Elise Katz on

      I would love to receive a copy of this book for my Summer Reading outdoor story times. It looks very cute.
      Thank you.

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    8. Karen Lewko on

      My grandson is 2.5 years old and loves sea creatures of all kinds. He would love this book and the apron too.

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    9. wen budro on

      I think that sharks are beautiful creatures. I would love to win this for a young reader who loves sharks.

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    10. Nancy on

      We would like to win this because we love new books! We like reading about sharks and experiencing them from a distance!

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    12. patricia caradonna on

      Living in Florida we have lots of sharks in the ocean, big and small. Would love to read to my grandson. We fish and camp at the beach. How fun to read this story on our camping trip.

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    15. Becca on

      I would love to win this giveaway for the Target gift card, but I wouldn’t mind learning more about sharks, or giving this book to a child who loves sharks!

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    18. Annmarie Weeks on

      I’d love to win this for my young nephew! I love sharks – they’re very cool looking – as long as I’m not in the water with them!

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    30. Melissa on

      I would love to win this for my son. He loves sharks and watches all kinds of them on you tube. His favorite so far is the hammer head. He thinks they are so cool looking. He also loves helping me in the kitchen lol when he had his kidney transplant that’s all he asked the nurses for was shark coloring books and reading books and movies. Thank you so much for the chance 😀

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    31. LeAnn Harbert on

      One of my sons loved sharks when he was little so we all learned a lot about them. Now my granddaughters are interested in learning about them.

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    33. Tina F on

      I would love to win this for my granddaughter. She loves sharks. She loves the aquarium. I would love to share this with her.

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    34. Melissa Cushing on

      We love all things shakes especially my daughter Scarlet who will love this wonderful book! I am loving the illustrations and would love to add this to her book reading collection 😉

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    40. Mary Freburger on

      My kids (especially my younger 4) love to read and love sharks. They also love Target. They call every store “Target”. Thank you so much for this amazing chance.

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    41. paige chandler on

      I want to win so badly I just can’t stand it. Me and my kids love sharks – as long as we don’t meat up front and close.

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    42. Daniel Scott on

      I want to win this because my whole family loves sharks. We understand how sharks keep nature in balance and that they are necessary for the health of the oceans and seas.

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    44. megan allen on

      I would love to win this for my boys! My six year old especially because he would absolutely be thrilled! Thank you for the opportunity and good luck everyone!

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    45. Amy Green on

      I would love to win this set for my mom. She is a great admirer of undersea life and a collector of children’s literature. I think sharks are pretty cool. It’s amazing to think they date back to prehistoric times! I love all creatures that live in water. They’re fascinating and completely unique.

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