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Books in Clark the Shark series

  • Clark the Shark

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, June 25, 2013)
    Clark the Shark is a great read-aloud picture book, with fun rhythm and rhyme, from the ever-popular Bruce Hale and Guy Francis.Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm—and knowing when it's time for indoor voices!
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  • Clark the Shark Dares to Share

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 31, 2013)
    Join Clark the Shark as he discovers the true meaning of sharing and caring in this colorful read-aloud picture book written by Bruce Hale and illustrated by Guy Francis. In Clark the Shark Dares to Share, our favorite boisterous shark learns that sharing is caring—but sometimes the lesson is a little confusing. Clark shares his funky shark dance with the class, but Mrs. Inkydink tells him he has to wait his turn. Clark shares his reef-hockey skills, but his teammates would rather Clark share the puck. With help from his friends and with his trademark lively rhythms and rhymes, Clark learns how to share in this follow-up to Clark the Shark.
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  • Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 8, 2015)
    Children’s Choice Book Award FinalistClark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He’s nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night-light, but he doesn’t want anyone to know he’s just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: “Take heart, be smart, sharks aren’t afraid of the dark.”But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clark’s voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all. In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark.Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for kids braving nighttime jitters!
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  • Clark the Shark Loves Christmas

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 20, 2016)
    Clark the Shark loves Christmas more than anyone! When Clark’s class organizes a Secret Santa exchange, Clark decides to find out who will be giving him a present . . . and forgets to get a present for his Secret Santa! What will happen on the day of the gift exchange? Will Clark learn about Christmas giving?Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for Christmas reading fun.Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark is a 2016 Children’s Choice Book Award finalist!
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  • Clark the Shark Takes Heart

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 30, 2014)
    It's Anna Angelfish's birthday, and Clark wants to find the perfect present for her to show her how he feels. But when he tries to make a big impression with his usual zip, bang, and BOOM, things don't go quite as planned. With help from his best friend, Joey Mackerel, our favorite boisterous shark learns that when it comes to showing that you care, something thoughtful and small could be the best of all. Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this follow-up to Clark the Shark and Clark the Shark Dares to Share will have kids and parents everywhere taking its warm message to heart!
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  • Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark

    Bruce Hale

    Audio CD (HarperCollins Publishers and Blackstone Audio, Sept. 8, 2015)
    [Children's Fiction (Ages 4 -7)]Clark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He's nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish nightlight, but he doesn't want anyone to know he's just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: ''Take heart, be smart, sharks aren't afraid of the dark.'' But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clark's voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all. In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark.
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  • Tooth Trouble

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Dec. 30, 2014)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Clark the Shark has a loose tooth and needs to visit the dentist, but he's heard that the dentist is scarier than a box of blue whales and Clark is challenged to keep cool despite his fear.
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  • Clark the Shark Dares to Share

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Dec. 31, 2013)
    Join Clark the Shark as he discovers the true meaning of sharing and caring in this colorful read-aloud picture book written by Bruce Hale and illustrated by Guy Francis. In Clark the Shark Dares to Share, our favorite boisterous shark learns that sharing is caring—but sometimes the lesson is a little confusing. Clark shares his funky shark dance with the class, but Mrs. Inkydink tells him he has to wait his turn. Clark shares his reef-hockey skills, but his teammates would rather Clark share the puck. With help from his friends and with his trademark lively rhythms and rhymes, Clark learns how to share in this follow-up to Clark the Shark.
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  • Book Pack: Clark The Shark & Clark The Shark-Dares To Share

    Bruce Hale, Guy Francis

    Paperback
    This is a book set. You get 2 great books both brand new. Book 1: Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life-but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm-and knowing when it's time for indoor voices! Clark the Shark is a great read-aloud picture book, with fun rhythm and rhyme, from the ever-popular Bruce Hale and Guy Francis. Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves lifebut when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasmand knowing when it's time for indoor voices! Book 2: This boisterous shark is learning that sharing is caring-but sometimes the lesson is a little confusing. Clark shares his funky shark dance with the class, but Mrs. Inkydink tells him he has to wait his turn. Clark shares his reef-hockey skills, but his teammates would rather Clark share the puck. With help from his friends and with his trademark lively rhythms and rhymes, Clark learns how to share in this follow-up to Clark the Shark.
  • Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark Lib/E

    Bruce Hale, Oliver Wyman

    Audio CD (HarperCollins, Sept. 8, 2015)
    Children's Choice Book Award FinalistClark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He's nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night-light, but he doesn't want anyone to know he's just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: "Take heart, be smart, sharks aren't afraid of the dark."But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clark's voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all. In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark.Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for kids braving nighttime jitters!
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