Lark the Shark

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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. 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? We use the CookieConsent cookie to record that you have seen the cookie notification banner so we don't need to show it to you again.

Again the authors challenge certain misperceptions we may hold. Sharks are often ‘given a bad name’– but most are no threat to us (unlike humans can be to them). They form a vital part of underwater ecosystems. Lark has a kind, caring nature, and is surrounded by caring friends who just want to give him a lovely surprise. And while Wonda may be a killer whale, she is utterly adorable! Get your copy! This would be a great story for a teacher to share with his/her class, as a way of introduction to the school year. It is relevant to pupils, being set in a school, with regular routines of lessons and lunchtime. It is a good example of what rules and behaviour can be expected when at school such as using indoor voices appropriately, to respecting other pupils and their friendships. 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.

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This book could be for any age group. The book contains an important theme of friendship and facing your fears. The book contains colorful illustrations along with a sweet story that contains onomatopoeia and rhyming. Clark the Shark was a VERY enthusiastic pupil at Theodore Roosterfish Elementary School. In fact, he was the most enthusiastic pupil in Mrs. Inkydink's class. Unfortunately, although he always meant well, his hyperactivity and thoughtlessness often resulted in the other pupils avoiding him at lunchtime and recess. His teacher knew not to give up on him, however, and slowly Clark learned to control himself enough that others wanted to be around him. Get tips and advice on reducing, re-using and recycling to help protect the environment: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/our-streets/

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. 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. This could then lead on to some written activities like making up their own rhymes, including illustrations. They could do this either independently, in pairs or in groups.

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Okey dokey. I must confess that I actually watched this as a video on YouTube, mainly because Chris Pine was reading it! :D (Chris Pine is one of my favourite actors.) I did actually enjoy this story, which was about a shark who's very rowdy and over-enthusiastic in his school-classes. The moral of the story is, that you can enjoy things but you must show consideration towards others and their feelings. (I think a lot of people, adults included, could learn a lot from this tale to be honest, hehe.) The major themes in this story are overcoming your fears and friendship. Clark was very afraid of the dark but thought of ways that would help him get through the night without his night light, and he did it! But he couldn't have done it without the help of his friends. He was nervous that they would make fun of him for being scared of the dark, but instead they all came together and helped each other overcome their fears, which is what true friendship is all about. Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life and always means well—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark's teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. 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.