Clark the Shark: Afraid of the Dark

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Childrens Choice Book Award Finalist

Clark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! Hes nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night-light, but he doesnt want anyone to know hes just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark makes up a rhyme to help him stay cool: Take heart, be smart, sharks arent afraid of the dark.

But when the sun sets and his friends begin telling spooky stories, Clarks voice sounds quiet and small and not brave at all. In this empowering tale about conquering nighttime fears, Clark the Shark learns how friendship can help light the way through the dark.

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 kids braving nighttime jitters!

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"Francis's bubbly illustrations of overeager Clark and his friends create a lively undersea environment, and similarly rowdy kids may find Clark's rhyming technique a useful tool." -- Publishers Weekly "Most especially, enthusiastic kids will appreciate the message that there is a time and a place for everything-they needn't stay cool 'round the clock." -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Bruce Hale has written and illustrated over thirty books for kids, including Clark the Shark; Clark the Shark Dares to Share; the award-winning Chet Gecko Mystery 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.