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The Tale of the Clownfish and the Great Shark (Fun Rhyming Childrens Books)

by Lily Lexington

Book Details

Publisher:CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published:2012-10-05
Pages:24
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1479222798

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

If you like stories by Maurice Sendak, Jon Klassen, Dr Seuss and P D Eastman then you will love this beautiful clownfish tale told by Lily Lexington. Jack is one clownfish that just won't say no to any dare, no matter how silly or crazy it is. When Ozzie the Octopus dares him to steal a tooth from the Great White Shark, Jack starts swimming down to his lair.... The story ends with a great lesson about friendship that all parents will love. - Beautiful illustrations with many humorous scenes. - R

Our Review

This charming undersea adventure follows a daring clownfish who can't resist a challenge, leading him on a perilous journey to confront a great white shark. Told in lively, rhythmic verse that makes for wonderful read-aloud sessions, the story combines the thrill of underwater exploration with gentle humor that will captivate young listeners. The vibrant illustrations bring the ocean world to life with playful details and expressive sea creatures that children will love discovering on each page. This rhyming picture book masterfully balances excitement with warmth, creating an engaging storytime experience for preschoolers.

What sets this ocean tale apart is how it transforms a high-stakes adventure into a meaningful lesson about courage and loyalty. Young readers will relate to Jack's temptation to prove himself while learning valuable insights about true friendship through the story's thoughtful resolution. The combination of rhythmic language, underwater fantasy, and visual storytelling makes this particularly effective for children who enjoy imaginative animal adventures. Parents will appreciate how the suspenseful narrative naturally leads to a heartwarming conclusion that sparks conversations about peer pressure and bravery.

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