Land Shark

This book is beautifully illustrated with graphic design sprinkled throughout the text. The story is about a boy who really wants a pet shark for his birthday. So the boy drops all of the normal hints that one would drop to clue in their parents that a pet shark would be the best birthday present ever, minus the part about the pet being a shark. The boys parents buy the boy a pet DOG for his birthday. The boy is disappointed, to say the least. Hilarity ensues. In the end, the boy realizes that shark lovers can also be dog lovers and begins dropping hints for his next birthday surprise.I am not entirely sure that my 3-year-old was able to really comprehend the humor in this story. He couldn't get over the idea that anyone would want a shark for a pet, because "sharks eat people's bones and muscles.. " However, I thought it was funny and very well written. Much better than most "literature" that is out there for young children. I am sure we will read it again tomorrow and he will understand more of the story. I can see this one becoming a favorite in a few years.Comments with exceptional children's book recommendations are much appreciated:)

My 2 and 4 yr old enjoy it!

So cute! The story is interesting, clever, and cute. I love how she wrote it and the illustrations are great.

Great birthday present. He loved it.

A delightful book. I read the author's first book, "Stick and Stone", and this one is equally charming. The illustrations are entertaining, too.

My 2yr old boy loves shark and there are many colorful shark pictures in this book that makes him love the character and the story. In the first week of we bought this book, we read it every other night.

Items was just as advertised. I would order from this seller regularly.

Such an adorable book! My kids love reading it over and over again.

Used for classroom study. It's a cute, fun story. Detailed illustrations.

Great book for the library