Shark vs. Train
CCBC Review:
Celebrating the competitive spirit of imagination at its silliest extreme, two children contemplate a face-off between favorite toys—a shark and a train—in a wide range of scenarios. In some, one toy or the other boasts an obvious advantage: shark aces the high-dive jump, while train’s flame-belching smokestack gives him an edge in the burping contest. Other times they share equally in success or failure—their lack of thumbs prevents either from video game prowess. Competition in a range of venues—trick-or-treating, performing in a piano recital, sword fighting on a tightrope—continues, until a call to lunchtime sends both children running off, and their favorite toys are tossed aside without ceremony until the next play time. The ridiculous contests and their visual depiction invite young readers to contemplate additional head-to-head battles between these two heroes, or other champions of their own choosing. ©2010 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Competitions and Contests
Humor
Imagination/Imaginary Play
Toys
Publisher:
Little, Brown
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780316007627
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Barton