Land Shark by Beth Ferry

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Land Shark

The only thing Bobby wants for his birthday is a pet shark. So you can imagine his disappointment when his parents get him… a puppy. Everyone knows shark lovers can never become dog lovers. Or can they? Full of humor and heart, this book explores the idea that sometimes, getting exactly what you don’t want turns out to be exactly what you need.

Land Shark is a large-sized hardcover book featuring a dust cover and colourful illustrations on glossy pages inside.  The aesthetics of this children’s book are certainly pleasing, but more importantly, the story is captivating for both little listeners and their story tellers!  It is funny and gently teaches an important lesson that won’t get lost on little ears.

This title reminds me of a lot of my own childhood, except instead of a Shark, I really did actually want a puppy.  I got a stuffed one instead, which I still have and love.   I have a feeling many parents will read this book with their children and think back to their own childhoods and the pet they wanted and never got.

No spoilers here, but you are sure to get a chuckle out of the ending.

This is a great choice for a bedtime story for kids aged 3-5 years old (and for parents too!)

 

Ben Mantle studied animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator and illustrator. He lives in Brighton, England.

Beth Ferry is the author of two books for children. She lives with her husband and three children by the beach in New Jersey.

 

 

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32 Comments

  1. What an adorable book. I’ll have to pick this one up for the kids. They love to read and be read to, and this is just the kind of artwork that they like the best.

  2. Sounds like a great book… I bet my nephew would love it. Will have to make sure he doesn’t have it and then gift it to him.

  3. This is such a cute book. I will have to get one for my friends little girls. They are the perfect age for it.

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