I Am the Shark

Author Joan Holub
Illustrated by Laurie Keller
$4.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Crown Books for Young Readers
On sale May 04, 2021 | 9780525645306
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD620L | Fountas & Pinnell M
Sales rights: World
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!

"Don't miss this one." -School Library Journal, Starred Review
 
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!
  • NOMINEE | 2025
    Illinois State Library Monarch Award
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog
"Don’t miss this one. Kids are going to love reading this book and memorizing the facts, and teachers will love using this as a new kind of model for sharing informational texts." —School Library Journal, starred review

"This title will be swimming off the shelves.”Kirkus Reviews

"The overall tone is humorous, but information is prominent as well. Keller's digitally enhanced illustrations are a delight.” Booklist

"Young shark enthusiasts diving into this fact-filled and humorous book can expand their knowledge with the suggested readings and websites appended; the book also includes a double-page compilation of “fintastic” shark facts.” The Horn Book

About

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!

"Don't miss this one." -School Library Journal, Starred Review
 
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!

Awards

  • NOMINEE | 2025
    Illinois State Library Monarch Award
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog

Praise

"Don’t miss this one. Kids are going to love reading this book and memorizing the facts, and teachers will love using this as a new kind of model for sharing informational texts." —School Library Journal, starred review

"This title will be swimming off the shelves.”Kirkus Reviews

"The overall tone is humorous, but information is prominent as well. Keller's digitally enhanced illustrations are a delight.” Booklist

"Young shark enthusiasts diving into this fact-filled and humorous book can expand their knowledge with the suggested readings and websites appended; the book also includes a double-page compilation of “fintastic” shark facts.” The Horn Book