Book Series · 8 Books

Clark the Shark Books

In order from Clark the Shark to Clark the Shark: Friends Forever.

Clark the Shark
Clark the Shark Dares to Share
Clark the Shark: Tooth Trouble
Clark the Shark Takes Heart
Afraid of the Dark
Clark the Shark Loves Christmas
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Clark the Shark
Sale price
$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Clark the Shark

By Bruce Hale, Guy Francis (Illustrator)

A lively shark learns to balance enthusiasm with self-control at school.

32 pages· 656 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: Clark is a shark full of energy, crashing through school with excitement. But when his zest overwhelms his friends, his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, guides him to find balance. Can Clark learn to tone it down without losing his spark? Dive into this rhythmic tale of impulse control and friendship, perfect for energetic little ones.
The complete set

Clark the Shark Series

8 books · Published 2013–2022

Series
Sale price
$1899

Clark the Shark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A lively shark learns to balance enthusiasm with self-control at school.

Clark the Shark Dares to Share

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A shark learns the tricky art of sharing with friends and fun challenges.

Clark the Shark: Tooth Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young shark visits the dentist for the first time and learns that it's not as scary as he thought.

Clark the Shark Takes Heart

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A shark's big birthday surprise goes awry. Can a small gesture save the day?

Afraid of the Dark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A shark faces his fear of the dark during a sleepover without his night-light.

Clark the Shark Loves Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A shark's Secret Santa plan goes awry. Can he learn the true spirit of giving?

Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1597

Clark the Shark and the School Sing

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A shark struggles to sing and dance at the same time.

Sale price
$1597

Clark the Shark: Friends Forever

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Clark the Shark series?

There are 8 books in the Clark the Shark series. It began with Clark the Shark in 2013, and the newest book, Clark the Shark: Friends Forever, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Clark the Shark books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Clark the Shark book is the longest?

Clark the Shark Dares to Share is the longest book in the series at 671 words (32 pages).

Which Clark the Shark book is the shortest?

Clark the Shark and the School Sing is the shortest at 266 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Clark the Shark to life.

01

Bruce Hale

Author
02

Guy Francis

Illustrator

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