Clark the Shark loves Christmas

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Title:

Clark the Shark loves Christmas

Author:

Hale, Bruce, author.

Francis, Guy, illustrator.

Series:

Clark the shark.

Summary:

Clark the Shark loves everything about Christmas, including his class's Secret Santa celebration. But when everyone opens their presents, Clark wishes he'd spent more time figuring out a thoughtful gift instead of trying to guess the identity of his own Secret Santa. Will Clark learn the true meaning of Christmas giving?

Audience:

004-008.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Genre:

Christmas fiction.

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Sharks -- Juvenile fiction.

Gifts -- Juvenile fiction.

Ceremonial exchange -- Juvenile fiction.

Schools -- Juvenile fiction.

Secrecy -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Francis, Guy,

Publisher:

Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Publication Date:

2016

ISBN:

9780062374523

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2016]

Call Number:

P HALE

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

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!

Author Notes

Born near Los Angeles and currently living in Santa Barbara, Bruce Hale has written nearly 20 books. Before becoming a full time writer Hale had a variety of jobs including deejay, gardener and actor. He also lived briefly in Hawaii, inspiring the setting for his books featuring Moki the Gecko. When not writing, Hale is often speaking at schools all over the country. Hale has also taught writing workshops at several colleges and universities and in 1998 received a grant to teach and study in Thailand.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 2-Irrepressible underwater elementary schooler Clark the Shark is back in another adventure designed to help kids understand the complicated ways of the world. His friend Joey Mackerel tries to explain that there's more to Christmas than decorations, cookies, and caroling, but it isn't until a near debacle during the classroom Secret Santa celebration that Clark learns "If you want to be smart, always give from the heart!" The youthful sea creatures and their ever-patient octopus teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, celebrate in style with seaweed garlands and a starfish-topped coral Christmas tree. VERDICT A welcome episode for established fans and those new to this appealing picture book series.-Linda Israelson, Los Angeles Public Library © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

Clark the Shark's personality is as big as ever in his fifth picture book, which focuses on the Christmas preparations at Theodore Roosterfish Elementary. The eyes of Clark's aquatic classmates widen with alarm as he carols loudly and throws his weight around while decorating a kelp tree, but Clark's biggest challenge comes when it's time for Secret Santa: he's so focused on figuring out who is getting him a gift that he doesn't put much thought into his gift for Benny Blowfish. Come gift-opening time, Clark feels twinges of guilt and remorse, but Hale lets him off the hook pretty easily-Benny loves the Captain Suckermouth comic book Clark had originally purchased for himself. It's a light, breezy reminder that the giving beats the getting where Christmas gifts are concerned. Ages 4-8. Author's agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. Illustrator's agency: Shannon Associates. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.