What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that's perfect for Shark Week and all year-round! "Don't miss this one." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Hi! I am Great White Shark, and if you get this book, you'll read all about ME--the greatest shark in the sea! Not so fast! Greenland Shark here, and as the oldest shark in this book, that makes me the greatest. Did someone say fast? I'm Mako Shark, and I'm the fastest shark in this book! Eat my bubbles! Wow, I'm Hammerhead Shark. You don't need my special eyes to see that there are lots of great sharks in this book. Sink your teeth into it now! New York Times bestselling author Joan Holub makes a splash with bestselling illustrator Laurie Keller to deliver an entertaining undersea story filled with the greatest shark facts in the ocean! K-Gr 5—If there were a competition for what's the greatest kind of shark, which species would be the winner? This fun and exuberant book aims to answer that question. The great white shark assumes he's the greatest, since he has "great" right in his name, but other sharks set him straight—he's not the fastest or the oldest or the biggest or the smallest. Each double-page spread shows the great white shark compared to another shark. The images demonstrate the scale of each shark as well as the coloration. The artwork is brightly colored and humanizes the sharks to emphasize the great white's disappointment with not being the greatest, to the amusement of readers. The conversation between the sharks is engaging enough to keep readers moving forward. There is a wonderfully detailed diagram of a shark's body as well as a double-page spread of shark facts. Future ichthyologists will spend hours poring over this book and, because of its friendly artwork, even kids who find sharks scary will be willing to read a story that's this much fun. VERDICT Don't miss this one. Kids are going to love reading this book and memorizing the facts, and teachers will love using this as a new kind of model for sharing informational texts.—Debbie Tanner, S.D. Spady Montessori Elem., FL "... I Am The Shark is exemplary for the way it uses both humor and facts to introduce readers to some of the hundreds of other types of sharks that exist in the vast ocean. As the sharks argue among themselves, readers will pick up a wealth of fascinating shark information, tying facts about anatomy to an understanding of habitats and behaviors...A reading list at the end of I Am the Shark provides opportunities for readers to explore further. I Am the Shark is a fun and fascinating picture book that would be fantastic both within and beyond the classroom! " -- The Children's Book Review " This title will be swimming off the shelves ." -- Kirkus Reviews "Holub's narrative, delivered almost entirely in first-person dialogue, does a good job distinguishing among these species, as well as ascribing personality to each. The overall tone is humorous, but information is prominent as well. Keller's digitally enhanced illustrations are a delight ." Booklist, April 15, 2021 "...an intriguing and highly informative read....Besides its scientific side, the book offers valuable life lessons through the Great White Shark's search for self-worth. It promotes positive thinking, persistence, kindness, and good sportsmanship." Icefairy's Treasure Chest "...Pick this one up for your classroom or for any shark lovers you know." J.R.'s Book Reviews "Adorable book!...informative in a fun and entertaining way." Comfy Chair Books "...would make a great addition to any school library." Library Lady's Kid Lit "I highly recommend this book for shark lovers ... from age four to ninety-four." Little Miss History A Cypress Fairbanks (Texas) ISD Horned Toad Tale Award book; A Kansas National Education Assoc double star top pick best of the best book; A K-2 Dogwood (Missouri) Readers Award. A Junior Library Guild selection STARRED REVIEW: "Don't miss this one. Kids are going to love reading this book and memorizing the facts, and teachers will love using this as a new kind of model for sharing informational texts." School Library Journal Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 150 children's books, including the Goddess Girls series and the Heroes in Training series (with Suzanne Williams); the New York Times bestselling picture book Mighty Dads, illustrated by James Dean; Little Red Writing , illustrated by Melissa Sweet; and Zero the Hero , illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. Her board & novelty books include This Little Trailblazer and Fa la la Llama. Joan adores line dancing to the Jaws theme, reading Sharkspeare, and vacationing in Fin land. joanholub.com Laurie Keller is the author and illustrator of many books, including The Scrambled States of America, Potato Pants!, Arnie the Doughnut, Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners, the Adve