Snarky Sharky
Author: Bethan Clarke
, Illustrator: Nikolas Ilic
£7.99
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Buy from Bookshop.orgA laugh-out-loud, witty picture book with a villainous anti-hero at its heart.
Watch out, Snarky Sharky’s about.
No fish can hide from his wicked wit.
No clam is safe from his biting jokes.
Can you handle him?
Look . . . the book’s called Snarky Sharky.
Do you really need me to explain what it’s about?
Told with tons of underwater puns and added snark from Bethan Clarke (Holey Moley), and illustrated with dry humour by Nikolas Ilic, this is the story for anyone who’s ever felt a little snarky. Children will delight in spotting Snarky Sharky’s sarcastic side-eyes and exaggerated eye rolls, while exploring the underwater world packed with hilarious sea creatures. Fans of I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald and Penguin Problems by Jory John and Lane Smith, will love Snarky Sharky.
"Young readers will laugh out loud at Snarky Sharky - the ocean king of dad jokes!"
"Snarky Sharky is a lively, fun read that combines clever wordplay with bright, animated illustrations to capture the attention of young children."
School Reading List
"Snarky Sharky is an absolute winner"
School Reading List
"A delightful and amusing story full of puns on fishy words, 'Calm down, clams, you might pull a mussel'. With lively illustrations and great momentum, kids will love the humour and antics."
Peters
Meet the author
Bethan Clarke
Bethan Clarke has been a story maker-upper ever since she could write them back to front. This has proven to be a vital outlet for her love of silliness and fondness for puns. Bethan lives near Manche…
Meet the illustrator
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Snarky Sharky Colouring Sheet
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