Clark the Shark: Friends Forever

By Bruce Hale, Guy Francis (Illustrator)

Part of the Clark the Shark series

Can Clark the Shark learn to listen and be a true friend during a drawing contest challenge?

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32 pages· 584 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Clark the Shark is thrilled about the drawing contest, with a prize of signed Captain Suckermouth comics. But when he seeks help from Joey Mackerel, his excitement leads him to ignore Joey's sadness over a lost pet. Can Clark learn to listen and put friendship first? Join Clark on a journey of understanding and empathy, where his boundless energy meets a heartfelt lesson in being a good friend. Will he win the contest or discover something more valuable? Dive into this engaging tale perfect for young readers exploring social emotional learning.

From the publisher

“A recommended story that helps young readers learn how to be a good friend.” (School Library Journal)Featuring bold illustrations by Guy Francis and lively easy-to-read text by Bruce Hale, this Level Two I Can Read will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading! Perfect for social emotional learning.Clark the Shark is super excited about the drawing contest. The winner gets Captain Suckermouth comics, signed by Captain Suckermouth! When Clark asks Joey Mackerel for help, his excitement gets the best of him and he doesn’t listen to his friend. Joey is sad because his pet catfish died. Will Clark be able to truly listen and put his friend first?Clark the Shark has been embraced in the elementary school classroom and at home. Kids laugh at his antics, and they also relate to the young shark who always means well but can get himself into scrapes due to his overabundance of energy.This is the first Level Two I Can Read for Clark the Shark. Level Two I Can Read books are geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

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