Description
Description
When an unexpected visitor arrives at the farm, the animals are shocked to find out it's . . . a shark? In this super-silly summer read-aloud by a former writer for The Simpsons, children will giggle as they watch Farm Shark's new pals try to NOT to get chomped. Dive into the strangest farm ever, where a shark moves in and brings chaos to its quirky inhabitants. As one animal after the next find themselves in the shark's tummy, it's up to Farmer Jolene to come up with an inventive--and ticklish--way to get her animals back. Young readers and their grownups will giggle at the sarcastic banter as each animal lands inside the shark ("I love the echoes in here! BAWK BAWK BAWK BAWK"). And as unexpected friendships and allegiances are formed within the shark's belly, a story of adaptability, community spirit, and pure silliness emerges. Children who love sharks, farm stories, and animal tales will gobble up this uniquely funny twist on rural life.
About the Author
About the Author
BILL CANTERBURY is a writer best known for his work in film and television. He has been a staff writer on over a dozen shows, including The Simpsons, Pinky and the Brain, and Star Wars: Clone Wars. Bill is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Applied Mathematics. His debut children's books launched in 2025 with the series My Life is Weird (My Dad Is a Unicorn!, My Mom Is a Mermaid!, and My Teacher Is a Dinosaur!). He lives in Los Angeles. MADDIE FROST is a children's author-illustrator whose books focus on funny characters and are packed with heart. Most of Maddie's ideas come from emotional and personal places that are spun into a hilarious story. Maddie is a dog person and lives in Massachusetts with her family.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Good-natured giggles, with a bit of bite." --Kirkus "The sudden arrival of an enormous shark tests the limits of a farm's hospitality--and the reader's ability to keep a straight face . . . An entertaining romp." --Publishers Weekly "Funnily written and straightforwardly drawn, this excellent storytime choice will have kiddos giggling, no tickling required." --The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "[Readers] will appreciate the playful tone and ridiculous premise." --School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-06-02
Length:
32 pages
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