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cadyly's review against another edition
5.0
Cute, witty, adorable, great illustrations... I loved, loved, loved this book!
jmitschke's review against another edition
4.0
ADORABLE. Highly recommended for both storytimes and shark-lovers
arundlestl's review against another edition
4.0
Everyone who's seen Finding Nemo knows that fish are friends, no food.
Nugget the minnow and Fang the shark are best friends until Nugget starts school. His classmates and teachers explain that sharks are deadly predators. Nugget's sure this can't be true...but still decides to stay away from Fang. When Nugget and his school are captured in a fishing net, who's there to save them? Fang, of course. And they all become best friends!
Nugget the minnow and Fang the shark are best friends until Nugget starts school. His classmates and teachers explain that sharks are deadly predators. Nugget's sure this can't be true...but still decides to stay away from Fang. When Nugget and his school are captured in a fishing net, who's there to save them? Fang, of course. And they all become best friends!
ktxx22's review against another edition
5.0
I loved reading this to BK! He was a fan of this one as well because we were able to finish it in one sitting without him getting fussy! The colors in this as well as the tone and voice of the various characters made my heart happy!
leifstroganoff's review against another edition
5.0
maddie read this aloud, it was an emotional journey
kellyjcm's review against another edition
4.0
Z and V enjoyed this title, which was suggested by the public librarian. Great friendship story, and about having faith in someone, despite what others say.
emanck15's review against another edition
3.0
Not a very exciting read-a-loud. Could fit in with some character counts lesson though.
azajacks's review against another edition
4.0
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emdoux's review against another edition
5.0
Ages 4+
Nugget, a minnow, does everything with his best friend Fang. Everything except go to Minnow School. Sharks aren't allowed at Minnow School, and Fang is a shark.
At Minnow School, Nugget learns all about how terrible and horrible and awful and just plain bad sharks are. Nugget thought that his friend Fang, a shark, wasn't any of those things - he is a great friend... but his teachers and his homework wouldn't be wrong, would it?
Nugget, a minnow, does everything with his best friend Fang. Everything except go to Minnow School. Sharks aren't allowed at Minnow School, and Fang is a shark.
At Minnow School, Nugget learns all about how terrible and horrible and awful and just plain bad sharks are. Nugget thought that his friend Fang, a shark, wasn't any of those things - he is a great friend... but his teachers and his homework wouldn't be wrong, would it?
villyidol's review
5.0
SHARK WEEEEK is also for the little ones.
So, Nugget and Fang.
I wonder which one is which.
Nugget and Fang are best friends. They always did everything together.
Until it was time for Nugget to go to minnow school.
There they teach the little fish some crazy math.
And generally use every opportunity to bitch about sharks.
When Nugget explains it all to Fang, the poor shark gets really sad. They were supposed to be friends, weren’t they?!
Fang gets all creative in trying to prove to Nugget that he is a good friend, no matter what they told the little fish at school. This includes dressing up as a mermaid, getting a Nugget tattoo, making some really nice presents, dancing and singing, and inviting Nugget over for dinner. Fang should really watch his phrasing, though.
Nothing seems to work. Until the entire school gets in big trouble and Fang is there to save the day.
This last part is a little too short, I think. Sure, this is a book for 5-6 year olds. But their attention span should be a little longer than that. On the other hand, I might be completely wrong. I mean I wasn’t five or six years old since …
…
Wow, okay, since pretty fucking long. Now I’m kinda sad. I think I’ll have to read the book again.
Honestly, that little gripe aside, this is a great book. It teaches the kids a few things about friendship and peer pressure, about not letting prejudices ruin something that you know is good for you, and also not to judge people by their appearance. Oh, and some math for beginners, of course.
The illustrations are goofy and the text is very funny. I actually laughed out loud a couple of times. The two friends are very adorable and I really felt for Fang when he got a little down about the whole sharks are bad thing.
This book should be a great read aloud. And honestly, if you’ve got a kindle unlimited subscription and feel you are in need of a laugh or some awws and ahhs right now, by all means, pick it up.
Great book for young children and everyone that remains young at heart.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
So, Nugget and Fang.
I wonder which one is which.
Nugget and Fang are best friends. They always did everything together.
Until it was time for Nugget to go to minnow school.
There they teach the little fish some crazy math.
And generally use every opportunity to bitch about sharks.
When Nugget explains it all to Fang, the poor shark gets really sad. They were supposed to be friends, weren’t they?!
Fang gets all creative in trying to prove to Nugget that he is a good friend, no matter what they told the little fish at school. This includes dressing up as a mermaid, getting a Nugget tattoo, making some really nice presents, dancing and singing, and inviting Nugget over for dinner. Fang should really watch his phrasing, though.
Nothing seems to work. Until the entire school gets in big trouble and Fang is there to save the day.
This last part is a little too short, I think. Sure, this is a book for 5-6 year olds. But their attention span should be a little longer than that. On the other hand, I might be completely wrong. I mean I wasn’t five or six years old since …
…
Wow, okay, since pretty fucking long. Now I’m kinda sad. I think I’ll have to read the book again.
Honestly, that little gripe aside, this is a great book. It teaches the kids a few things about friendship and peer pressure, about not letting prejudices ruin something that you know is good for you, and also not to judge people by their appearance. Oh, and some math for beginners, of course.
The illustrations are goofy and the text is very funny. I actually laughed out loud a couple of times. The two friends are very adorable and I really felt for Fang when he got a little down about the whole sharks are bad thing.
This book should be a great read aloud. And honestly, if you’ve got a kindle unlimited subscription and feel you are in need of a laugh or some awws and ahhs right now, by all means, pick it up.
Great book for young children and everyone that remains young at heart.
4.5 stars, rounded up.