10 Shark Week Books for Kids

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…that’s right, it’s SHARK WEEK!  And I don’t know about you, but my household is pretty excited about it.  In fact, it’s only day one of Shark Week and we’ve already watched more “shark television” than I’d like to admit.  While I don’t mind my kids watching a bit more television during this particular week of the year, I figured it was also a perfect time to go looking for some shark books to add to our library.  Here are my 10 Shark Week Books for Kids, in case you’re also looking to add a little bite to your library:

National Geographic Kids Sharks Sticker Activity Book – Packed with puzzles, word games, and mazes, this workbook helps kids (ages 4-8 years old) to learn more about sharks as they complete activities.  Best of all, it comes with over 1,000 stickers!

Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks – Younger shark lovers can learn all about sharks from Cat as he takes them on an underwater adventure.  This book teaches kids about different types of sharks, along with shark characteristics, while still keeping a rhythmic beat that beginning readers are sure to love.

Clark the Shark: Tooth Trouble – That lovable shark Clark is at it again, and this time he has a toothache! Follow along with Clark in this toothy tale as he goes to the dentist and teaches your child a little about shark teeth along the way.

Surprising Sharks – Let’s face it, there’s a whole lot about sharks that kids don’t know. This book aims to uncover all of those little bite-sized fun facts, while incorporating bright and colorful illustrations.  For more timid children, this book is perfect, because it focuses on the not-so-scary side of sharks and emphasizes why it’s often sharks that are scared of humans.

I Spy in the Ocean – Part of the “I Spy” series, this board book will take your younger children under the sea to meet a variety of sea creatures, including sharks. The illustrations in this book are a can’t miss!

Sharks Have Six Senses – Humans have 5 senses, but did you know sharks have 6 senses?  It’s true!  Learn more in this book, which is filled with a rich marine-biology vocabulary, web research prompts, and information on conservation efforts!

Discovery Channel Sharkopedia: The Complete Guide to Everything Shark – The ultimate guide for the ultimate shark lover! Filled with 400 color photos and lots of fin facts about shark anatomy, habitats, life cycles, surprising behaviors, this book is perfect for older shark fans!

The Three Little Fish And The Big Bad Shark – An adorable retelling of the Three Little Pigs, this book follows three little fish as they swim out to the deep blue sea to make their homes. Sure enough, it’s not long until they find themselves with a shark at their door and saying “Not by the skin of my finny fin fin!”.

Shark vs. Train – Ever thought to compare a shark and a train?  Well, the little boys in this book do just that, putting their toys through a funny and imaginative series of contests to see which of their toys is best.  Who will win?

I’m a Shark – Do sharks get scared?  Turns out they do.  But there’s only one thing that they’re afraid of…  Can you guess what it is?

Are your kids excited about Shark Week?  How will you celebrate?