Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark
Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark
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Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark

Written by Bruce Hale & illustrated by Guy Francis
Part of the Clark the Shark Book Series
Hardcover
$18.99
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
18
Words per page
~381L
Lexile measure
Sep 8, 2015
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Children’s Choice Book Award FinalistClark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He’s nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night-light, but he doesn’t want anyone to know he’s just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: “Take heart, be smart, sharks aren’t afraid of the dark.”But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clark’s voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all. In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark.Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for kids braving nighttime jitters!

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friendshipsharkssea creaturesmarine lifesocial themesnew experiencesfear of the darksleepovers

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062374509
    Publication Date
    September 8, 2015
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    18
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014038656
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~381L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~K
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    176828
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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