Shark Nate-O

Written by Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie · Illustrated by Daniel Duncan

A shark-loving boy must learn to swim to prove himself in a sibling showdown.

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 306 ratings

40 pages· 660 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

Nate adores sharks but can't swim. When his brother challenges him, Nate faces his fears, determined to swim like his favorite creature. Can he master the water and outpace his brother in a swim tryout? Dive into Nate's journey of courage and determination, where the stakes are high and the water's fine. Will he reclaim his shark-like confidence and win the race?

From the publisher

Nate loves sharks. He reads shark books every day, watches sharks on TV, and talks about them nonstop. He even likes to pretend he’s a shark wherever he goes! However, there is one small problem. . . . Nate can’t swim. When his older brother points this out, Nate works hard to overcome his fears and learn how to blow bubbles, use a kickboard, and finally swim without help, as quickly and as gracefully as a shark. Will he be able to beat his brother in a swim tryout and get his bite back? Kids will love this jawsome book complete with vibrant and whimsical art and a list of shark facts in the back!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 660
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~480L

Themes & topics

Books about sharks Books about trying new things Books about facing fears Books about family Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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6.0

“This book is so fun, especially for little shark lovers. Nate shows determination and perseverance as he learns how to swim. I also enjoyed all of the shark word play, and the illustrations are cute!”

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