Clark the Shark Gets a Pet

Written by Bruce Hale · Illustrated by Guy Francis

A young shark learns to care for his new pet dogfish.

3.9 Goodreads · 107 ratings

32 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~360L

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Bookroo's summary

Clark the Shark is thrilled to have Lulu the dogfish as his new pet. Eager to teach tricks and share treats, Clark soon realizes that caring for a pet involves unexpected challenges. Will Clark manage to be a responsible pet owner, or will his excitement lead to chaos? Dive into this rhyming adventure filled with humor and heart, perfect for young readers eager to explore the joys and responsibilities of having a pet. Discover fun shark facts along the way and see if Clark can rise to the occasion!

From the publisher

In this funny rhyming story, Clark the Shark is excited about his new pet, Lulu the dogfish. He can’t wait to teach Lulu tricks and feed her lots of treats. But Clark discovers there’s more to having a pet than he thought! Young animal owners and ones hoping for a pet will enjoy this funny book about pets and caring for them.With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this Level One shark tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Also included are fun, bite-sized facts about different types of sharks. Clark the Shark Gets a Pet is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Share this leveled reader with the pet or shark fan in your home or classroom!

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