Clark the Shark loves Christmas more than anyone When Clark's class organizes a Secret Santa exchange, Clark decides to find out who will be giving him a present . . . and forgets to get a present for his Secret Santa What will happen on the day of the gift exchange? Will Clark learn about Christmas giving?

Featuring bright, colorful artwork from Guy Francis and hilarious read-aloud text from Bruce Hale, this Clark the Shark picture book is the perfect story for Christmas reading fun.

Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark is a 2016 Children's Choice Book Award finalist

Author: Bruce Hale
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/20/2016
Series: Clark the Shark
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062374523
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187961 / Clark the Shark Loves Christmas


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2016
Publishers Weekly 09/26/2016
School Library Journal 10/01/2016 pg. 60
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 38 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Hale, Bruce: -

Bruce Hale has written and/or illustrated over sixty books for kids and is the author of Clark the Shark; Clark the Shark Dares to Share; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries series; Snoring Beauty, one of Oprah's Recommended Reads for Kids; and the School for S.P.I.E.S. series. In his free time, Bruce enjoys hiking, watching movies, and making music. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, dog, and many hats. You can catch him online at www.brucehale.com.

Francis, Guy: -

Guy Francis spends most of his time drawing, painting, and drawing some more. He has done a variety of illustration work in the children's market, including editorial and educational illustration, chapter books, and picture books. He freelances from his home in Provo, Utah, where his wife and four children are his own personal art critics and bring a healthy bit of chaos to the studio. Every now and then he gets out of the house and heads to the mountains with his family. You can visit him online at www.guyfrancis.com.