Clark the Shark

Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm—and knowing when it's time for indoor voices! A great choice for circle time or for sharing one on one with your energetic little shark.

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 is a great read-aloud picture book, with fun rhythm and rhyme, from the ever-popular Bruce Hale and Guy Francis. Kids love the energy and humor and ask for repeated readings. At the same time, they get the background message about how to work on impulse control.

How does a shark with so much ZING learn to cool his jets?
Rhyming Text: Catchy rhymes and repeated refrains make this a fun read-aloud that helps Clark—and young readers—remember the rules.Learning Self-Regulation: Follow along as Clark discovers how to manage his big feelings and boisterous energy without losing his spark.Making Friends: A heartwarming story about understanding personal space and how to play so everyone has fun, even when you’re a shark.Valuable Listening Skills: With gentle guidance from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, Clark discovers the importance of listening so his friends will want to play.