Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab by Alison Murray - ADVISABLE

Sharky McShark and the Teensy Wee Crab by Alison Murray
. PICTURE BOOK. Orchard Books (Scholastic), 2020. $18. 9781408358283 

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Sharky feels like he rules the ocean – step out of his way everyone! Even the Teensy wee crab who bobs his nose is not below his scorn. When Sharky gets into a huge problem, however, it is that crab who can teach Sharky about the value of friendship. 

A nice modern remix of Aesop’s The Lion and the Mouse. I’m not fond of the “McShark” moniker, but I can’t resist the bright colors and the teensy crab. Sharky’s moment of revelation is a bit heavy handed, but I don’t think kids will overthink the message. 

Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS

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