Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report

By Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report Book Cover

Be bold, be smart, and speak from the heart!

Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?

With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this shark tale will prepare beginning readers to take a big bite out of reading! Also included are Clark the Shark’s Bite-Sized Facts, real facts on shark communication, behavior, and more!

Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

This charming story shows young readers how to find their voice when they need it most:

  • Overcoming Stage Fright: Even the boldest sharks get nervous! This relatable tale helps kids face their fears about speaking in front of the class.
  • Social-Emotional Learning: With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, Clark learns a memorable motto to stay calm and speak from the heart.
  • Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level One I Can Read book, the simple text and trademark rhymes are ideal for children just learning to sound out words.
  • Bonus Shark Facts: Includes fun, bite-sized facts about how real sharks communicate and behave, blending a great story with nonfiction learning.
ISBN: 9780062279156
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jun 20, 2017
List price: $4.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries

Bruce Hale

Biography

Bruce Hale has written and/or illustrated over sixty books for kids and is the author of the Clark the Shark series; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries 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. You can catch him online at brucehale.com.

Guy Francis

Biography

Guy Francis spends most of his time drawing, painting, and drawing some more. He has done a variety of illustration work in the children’s market, including editorial and educational illustration, chapter books, and picture books. He freelances from his home in Provo, Utah, where his wife and four children are his own personal art critics and bring a healthy bit of chaos to the studio. Every now and then he gets out of the house and heads to the mountains with his family. You can visit him online at www.guyfrancis.com.

Be bold, be smart, and speak from the heart!

Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?

With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this shark tale will prepare beginning readers to take a big bite out of reading! Also included are Clark the Shark’s Bite-Sized Facts, real facts on shark communication, behavior, and more!

Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

This charming story shows young readers how to find their voice when they need it most:

  • Overcoming Stage Fright: Even the boldest sharks get nervous! This relatable tale helps kids face their fears about speaking in front of the class.
  • Social-Emotional Learning: With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, Clark learns a memorable motto to stay calm and speak from the heart.
  • Perfect for Beginning Readers: As a Level One I Can Read book, the simple text and trademark rhymes are ideal for children just learning to sound out words.
  • Bonus Shark Facts: Includes fun, bite-sized facts about how real sharks communicate and behave, blending a great story with nonfiction learning.

ISBN: 9780062279156
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jun 20, 2017
List price: $4.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries

Bruce Hale

Biography

Bruce Hale has written and/or illustrated over sixty books for kids and is the author of the Clark the Shark series; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries 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. You can catch him online at brucehale.com.

Guy Francis

Biography

Guy Francis spends most of his time drawing, painting, and drawing some more. He has done a variety of illustration work in the children’s market, including editorial and educational illustration, chapter books, and picture books. He freelances from his home in Provo, Utah, where his wife and four children are his own personal art critics and bring a healthy bit of chaos to the studio. Every now and then he gets out of the house and heads to the mountains with his family. You can visit him online at www.guyfrancis.com.

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