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Starred Review on March 1, 2015 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 1—Instead of glistening rows of terrible teeth, frothy waves, and the gruesome Jaws-inspired action scenes readers have come to expect from shark books, here Shingu offers children a mellow meditation set in the deep blue depths—wholly appropriate for a profile of this gentle giant. Employing spare text infused with rich vocabulary and poetic imagery, Shingu introduces readers to the largest living fish on Earth, the majestic whale shark. Swimming only 2.5 miles per hour and feeding on plankt...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
The striking art in only three colors--black, blues, and white--with countless crosshatchings, swirls, and outlines, evocatively conveys ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
