Baby Shark! by Stevie Lewis
Published by Henry Holt & Company on January 7, 2020
ISBN: 1250263182
Pages: 24
Genres: Animals
Format: Board Book
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Although there are many board books about sharks (and this song) Stevie Lewis’  is the most appealing.   Adults who sing the song will get a huge positive response from their toddler audience.  Large eyes on children and sharks alike draws the reader’s attention to the interaction between children and animal. The use of color behind the glass is inspired as each shark has its own color and the water vegetation is vibrant.

This reader appreciates that the emphasis is on the animals; the aquarium tank is unadorned on the exterior and the children wear solid colored clothing bringing the eye to the sharks and their habitat.

Add this to public libraries that collect board books and place on personal gift list for favorite toddlers.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME