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Shark vs. Train (2010)

by Chris Barton

Other authors: Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)

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A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more.
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Who would win in a shark vs. train battle? The book says it depends. Where are they? Under water or on the tracks? What's the challenge? Selling lemonade or eating pies? What if it's something neither of them are good at?

This is a great book to share with groups. It's funny and has a lot of opportunities for audience partipation. ( )
  LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |
Genre
Picture books for children
Tone
Funny
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Attention-grabbing
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Cartoony
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Competition
Contests
Sharks
Trains
Winning and losing
  kmgerbig | Apr 28, 2023 |
Truly a masterpiece in dichotomy studies, this enthralling look into the ever-present and harrowing battle between iron-clad trains and bloodthirsty sharks sheds new light on an oft-overlooked but vital struggle. The twist ending doesn't disappoint. Anyone who's serious about conflict studies should give this tome some serious thought. ( )
  MaryJeanPhillips | Jun 22, 2022 |
This book contains many word bubbles to show which character is speaking and different ending marks to show their tone of voice. The author uses onomatopoeia to give sound to the story. To help students become authors/illustrators, I like how the story ends with the young boys playing with their toy train and toy shark. That is a great idea to put a story together! It's just a story about two friend's playtime. ( )
  dbourgeois | Oct 3, 2019 |
It is comparing what would win in a fight a shark or a train and it does it in a very engaging and playful way.
  ghendel | Nov 28, 2018 |
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"Lichtenheld's snarling shark and grimacing train are definitely ready for a fight, and his scenarios gleefully play up the absurdity. The combatants' expressions are priceless when they lose. A glum train in smoky dejection, or a bewildered, crestfallen shark? It's hard to choose; both are winners." -- Kirkus, starred review
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To Erin, for helping me gather steam -- and for letting me know when I'm all wet. --C.B.
As always, with love and appreciation to Jan. --T.L.
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A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more.

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It is literately what the title says. As each character tries to play upon their strengths, they find there is no clear winner until the end when they are put back in the toy box, and they are right back where they started.
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