Lark the Shark

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The main themes of this book are self control, friendship, and good behavior. Clark has some impulse control issues, but with the help of his teacher, he is able to reign his energy in and become a better student and friend to his classmates. Self control isn't an easy concept for children to learn. For Clark the Shark he has a real problem with boundaries and knowing when to curb his enthusiasm a bit. The nice part about this book is it doesn't take the stance you have to always suppress your excitement. We're shown there's a definite time and place for this kind of wild emotion. But being able to keep your cool during certain times is a valuable skill and one everyone around you appreciate. 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 the Shark is throwing his first slumber party. There's just one problem--he's afraid of the dark! Clark makes a rhyme to help him through the night. When he realizes all of his friends are scared, too, they make up a song to help them feel better. Get tips and advice on reducing, re-using and recycling to help protect the environment: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/our-streets/ There's also some great word play with nonsense words like "upsy-downsy", "spinna-ma-jig" and "tail-whump-a-lumpus". These words are very exciting for kids and encourage word-play that can be very good for language development.The fifth book in an award-winning, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly, each book in the series has a fun foil cover! Optimize your viewing experience Please choose your prefered video player and we’ll save your selection: The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate Halloween! I can relate to this book because I too was scared of the dark when I was young. I always had my night light and was scared to sleep without it. Sometime during the night I would wake up and be scared and even run and jump into bed with my mom and dad. But just like Clark, I eventually overcame my fear. This book is a fantastic read for children. It has a very entertaining plot, but also teaches some great lessons in rhyming, word play, and manners.

A serious book addict, Bruce wanted to be a children's book author since he was in 4th grade (right after he got over wanting to be a pirate, Tarzan, and Daniel Boone). Today he's the author-illustrator of over 70 seriously funny books for kids, so some dreams do come true.The dynamic duo, Natalie Newman and her son Henry Newman have made waves in the children's book industry with their delightful and engaging " Lark the Shark" series. The books have been featured on the popular BBC News children's program, Newsround. The feature highlighted the Newman duo's passion for writing and the inspiration behind their lovable protagonist, Lark the Shark. Read the full feature here. The character Clark is having his first sleepover, and him and all his friends are going to sleep outside in the dark. Clark is afraid of the dark, but to help him face his fear he creates a rhyme for himself- "Take heart, be smart, sharks aren't afraid of the dark". Clark and his friends realize that it's okay to have fears, and they get through their fears through creating a rhyme together.

Clark the Shark" has brightly colored watercolor illustrations that depict a shark's struggle with being himself while at school. Clark even says, "Loved everything too much...too much shark." When his teacher realized Clark was upset, she approached him and reminded him, "There's a time and place for everything.....the rule is to stay cool." Once Clark realized that rhymes might help him remember the rules for school, "Maybe if I make a rhyme, I will remember every time." After Clark worked on several different rhymes for the rules, he remembered them all fairly well. Things were getting better and then everyone was afraid of the new kid, Sid the squid. Clark made sure that the other students welcomed him, "He just wants to play. Let's find a way!" Clark makes up a new game and the Sid settles down. Clark reminds him, "If you want to come to school, you've got to stay cool." Clark learns to calm his own excitement enough to be able to help the new student. He is happy to have helped and continues to remember his rhymes to keep him cool all the time. Lark the Shark’s adventures continue with a morning litter cleaning of the sea, when Lark spots a strange shadow on the sea floor. What is this shadow? Lark swims down to investigate. The book tells the tale of a friendly shark who cleans up litter from the sea and promotes environmental awareness.

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This watery tale of a sleepover and how even fearsome creatures (like a shark) manage their fear of the dark. Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM! Well-meaning and enthusiastic, he doesn’t intend to land in trouble, but he so often does. Follow Clark as he learns about sharing, and crushes, and how to act in class. This is a book about inclusion and exclusion wherever outsiders are disdained (T.A. Terrell, p 231).

Clark the Shark is nervous to be sleeping outside for his first sleepover with his friends. His rhyme helps him stay cool: “Take heart, be smart, sharks aren’t afraid of the dark.” But while telling scary stories his friends make a revelation of their own. Does sharing your fears help? I applaud a story about facing the dark, something my nephew struggles with too. This book did not help with his struggles at all. They seemed to bring their fear on themselves by telling ghost stories and then were surprised when they were frightened. Also the rhyme is a little patronizing as are things to be scared of in the dark. Be smart? When is using some common sense stupid? The execution just wasn't there.An eco-minded Redbridge school student who published a book about a friendly litter clearing shark is hoping his story will inspire people to start the New Year by joining green initiatives in the borough. Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspace Mystery Pizza Club books, due in 2024.