Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Shark who was Afraid of Everything!


The Shark who was Afraid of Everything!

Written by: Brian James

Illustrated by: Bruce McNally

Scholastic Inc. 2002

31 pages

Fiction

 

            I chose this book because I wanted to read a book about friendship, which is just what this book is about. Sharkie the shark is no ordinary shark. Sharkie is scared of everything! He is always being teased by his brothers and sisters so he decided to move away. Little did Sharkie know there was a small fish named Lily who followed him. They became great friends and Lily helps Sharkie conquer his fears!

The pictures in this book are very cartoonist. There are many deep blues and greens used with a hint of bright yellows. The shapes of the book help the reader to see how big Sharkie’s fears are to him. There are many different lines used to demonstrate Sharkie’s range of moods.

The Shark who was Afraid of Everything would be a great read for preschool or kindergarten students. I would use this book during the first week of school to let student know it is ok to be scared sometimes and that everyone is the class will help each other to get through it. This book is another great rhyming book as well. The rhymes are easy enough that children could read along with them.

 

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