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$759
Board Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020
Big Shark, Little Shark
A big shark and a little shark try to catch fish for a snack.
32 pages· 125 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 499 ratings
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Books About Sharks · 229 titles considered
The Best Sharks Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about sharks? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Sharks
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016
Clark the Shark: Lost and Found
By Bruce Hale, Guy Francis (Illustrator)
A young shark named Clark gets lost at the farmers' market during a field trip.
32 pages· 424 words· Est. 8 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 172 ratings
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
The Shark Report
By Derek Anderson · Book #1 in the Benny McGee and the Shark series
A boy befriends a shark and learns about its habits and characteristics, but their friendship is put to the test when a deep-sea fisherman comes to town.
64 pages· 1,247 words· Est. 14 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
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$1895
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016
Smart About Sharks
By Owen Davey (Illustrator) · About Animals series
Uncover the mysteries of sharks, the sea's most misunderstood predators.
40 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 260 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013
Nugget & Fang
Can a shark and minnow defy nature and become friends?
40 pages· 535 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,283 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2019
Lottie & Walter
By Anna Walker
A girl fears a pool shark until a new friend changes everything.
40 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 551 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2015
Land Shark
By Beth Ferry, Ben Mantle (Illustrator)
A boy tries to convince his parents to get him a shark for his birthday.
32 pages· 712 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 621 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Shark Nate-O
A shark-loving boy must learn to swim to prove himself in a sibling showdown.
40 pages· 660 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 304 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Shark Lady
By Jess Keating, Marta Alvarez Miguens (Illustrator)
A young girl's fascination with sharks leads her to become a renowned scientist.
40 pages· 745 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,545 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
Swimming with Sharks
By Heather Lang, Jordi Solano (Illustrator)
A scientist challenges shark myths, revealing their true nature beneath the waves.
32 pages· 1,067 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 458 ratings
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Sharks Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about sharks for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$999
Never Touch a Shark
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Dare to touch the untouchable in this ocean adventure.
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$999
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark
Ages 1–4 · 2017
A fish faces a bully shark. Can he find the courage to stand up and make a change?
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$799
Little Shark
Ages 0–3 · 2013
Dive into an ocean adventure with a playful shark puppet.
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$995
Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!
Ages 1–3 · 1992
A fish must choose between friendship and helping a stranger when danger strikes.
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$2195
Explore a Shark
Ages 5–8 · 2016
Uncover the secrets of the ocean's top predator, layer by layer.
The Shark Who Was Afraid of Everything
Ages 0–3 · 2002
A timid shark must find courage to help a friend in need.
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$799
Baby Shark
Ages 0–4 · 2019
Join a playful shark puppet on a musical adventure full of fun and learning.
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$899
Sharks
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Dive into the ocean with the Cat in the Hat to discover fascinating sharks.
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$499
Baby Shark!
Ages 2–5 · 2019
Dive into a rhythmic underwater adventure with Baby Shark and family.
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$899
Hide-And-Seek, Baby Shark!
Ages 0–3 · 2019
Join Baby Shark in a playful hide-and-seek countdown adventure.
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$799
Baby Shark and the Family Orchestra
Ages 0–4 · 2020
Join Baby Shark's family for an underwater musical adventure.
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$999
Goodnight, Baby Shark
Ages 0–4 · 2022
Baby Shark's family tries to help him sleep. Will he finally rest?
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Sharks Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about sharks for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1999
Mother of Sharks
Ages 5–8 · 2023
A young girl discovers her destiny in the ocean's depths.
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$2499
Shawn Loves Sharks
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Shawn's shark obsession faces a challenge when Stacy gets the shark project.
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$999
Wish for a Fish
Ages 4–8 · 1999
Dive into ocean wonders with rhymes and facts, guided by a curious cat.
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$599
Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats
Ages 4–6 · 2019
A young shark named Clark can't wait for his mom's Treats Tuesday brownies, but things get out of hand when he tries to test them all by himself.
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$1599
Surprising Sharks
Ages 5–8 · 2003
Discover the surprising truth about sharks and why they should fear us more than we fear them.
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$1999
If Sharks Disappeared
Ages 5–8 · 2017
What if sharks vanished? Discover the ocean's fate.
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$599
Shark Attack!
Ages 5–7 · 2011
A first grader must find his lucky shark tooth to ace the aquarium quiz and win a prize.
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$999
Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks
Ages 5–9 · 2013
Explore the mysterious world of sharks with the Cat in the Hat.
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$599
Sharks
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A boy and his pet fly visit an aquarium to learn about sharks.
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$1999
I Am the Shark
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Which shark is truly the greatest? Dive into a sea of rivalry and fun!
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$1899
Neighborhood Sharks
Ages 7–11 · 2014
Explore the secretive world of great white sharks near San Francisco's coast.
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$499
Sharks
Ages 4–8 · 2007
Discover the secrets of sharks' survival and perpetual motion.
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Sharks Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about sharks for developing and independent readers.
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$1799
The Line Tender
Ages 10–13 · 2019
A girl seeks meaning in her mother's unfinished shark research amidst new grief.
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$1299
Enemy of Oceans
Ages 8–12 · 2012
Ancient sea monsters awaken, threatening a war beneath the waves.
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$999
Who Would Win? Extreme Animal Rumble
Ages 6–9 · 2021
Discover which fierce animal reigns supreme in epic battles across land and sea.
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$1299
The Last Emprex
Ages 8–12 · 2013
Ocean ruler Gray faces a deadly threat and must outsmart a cunning foe.
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$499
The Great Shark Escape
Ages 7–10 · 2000
A class trip turns perilous as students must escape a great white shark's jaws underwater.
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$1299
Kingdom of the Deep
Ages 8–12 · 2012
A megalodon uncovers ancient secrets as a new threat rises from the deep.
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$599
Who Would Win?: Ultimate Small Shark Rumble
Ages 7–10 · 2023
Sixteen fierce sharks clash in a battle for supremacy. Who will reign supreme?
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$599
¿Quién Ganará?
Ages 6–9 · 2024
Sixteen sharks clash in an epic underwater showdown. Who will reign supreme?
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$1299
Into the Abyss
Ages 8–12 · 2012
A young shark must lead a rebellion against a tyrant threatening their ocean world.
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$999
Who Would Win?: Battle Royale
Ages 6–8 · 2018
Discover which fierce animals triumph in epic battles.
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$399
Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark
Ages 6–9 · 2011
Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark: Who wins the ultimate ocean showdown?
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$699
Sharks and Other Predators
Ages 7–10 · 2015
Uncover shark secrets and predator mysteries with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.