Cover of I Am the Shark

I Am the Shark

Author Joan Holub Illustrated by Laurie Keller

Grades Pre-K-3 Ages 4-8

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!

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 filled with the greatest shark facts in the ocean!

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780525645313
Hardcover 9780525645283
eBook 9780525645306

State Awards

Illinois

2024, AISLE Readers’ Choice Awards, Selection

Kansas

2021, Kansas NEA Reading Circle, Selection

Louisiana

2023-2024, Louisiana Reader’s Choice, Selection

Maryland

2022, Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award, Honor

Missouri

2022-2023, Dogwood Outstanding Nonfiction Reading List , Selection

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