Our Favorite Kid Books About Sharks

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Sharks are so cool, mysterious, and scary all at the same time. One of my family’s favorite things to watch together is Discovery Channel’s Shark Week which is just around the corner, starting on July 24th!

In honor of my family’s love of sharks, I thought it would be fun to read some picture books with my kids and compile a list of our favorite ones.

Chomp Chomp Shark (puppet board book) – Chomp, chomp! This shark feels a grumble in its tummy. What can it munch on that’s yummy? Will it chomp on the rubber ducky or the bar of soap? Maybe it’ll chomp on a rusty anchor that’s been abandoned on the ocean floor. There is no one chompier than this shark so look out!
Shark Bite! – Kids will love this interactive board book with sliders that allows them to make the shark’s mouth take a big bite . . . or let out a big laugh!
Never Touch a Shark! – You must never touch a shark . . . unless it’s in this book! This ocean-themed touch-and-feel board book is great for children of all ages and fits perfectly into tiny hands.
Hark a Shark! – The Cat in the Hat dives deep in this fascinating exploration of the world of sharks. Learn about the different types of sharks, how we study them, and why they aren’t so scary after all. Perfect for kids who love sharks and Dr. Seuss alike, and for any kid who loves learning and science.
Discovery, Splash with the Sharks! – Press the buttons and make a splash in the ocean with this fun, noisy board book!
Shark Lady – The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist
Sharks Teeth to Tail – Learn all about the mighty shark with Smithsonian Kids First Discovery books! Touch, read, and discover fascinating facts about the often misunderstood, fascinating fish that has called the ocean it’s home for over 450 million years!
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Shark – An adventurous twist on the popular bedtime nursery rhyme.
Save the Sharks – Save the Sharks tells the story of a tired shark, Frank, whose friends start disappearing! He discovers that environmental changes, overfishing, and pollution are contributing to their disappearance. With the help of a mermaid, Kaleisha, and a diver, Liam, Frank’s heart fills with joy as they work together to Save the Sharks!

The Ultimate Book of Sharks – Dive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry.
Shark in Love – A book about love, self-acceptance, and sharks. In Shark in Love, kids will learn many amazing facts about sharks and at the same time, they will come to understand that loving yourself should always come first.
Everything Sharks – All the shark facts, photos, and fun that you can sink your teeth into.
Clark the Shark – Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and BOOM. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life and always means well—but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down.
So Cool! Sharks – They have super senses! They leap clear out of the water! They swallow prey in a single gulp! Let’s face it: Sharks are … SO COOL! And, well, so is this book!
Exploring Sharks – Kids who love sharks will enjoy this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of the world’s oceans, with engaging information on every page
What if you Could Sniff like a Shark? – What if you woke up one morning, and you suddenly had the superpower of an ocean animal? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. And if you could sniff like a great white shark, you’d be able to smell treats from miles away!
A Day in the Life of Sharks – Set over a 24-hour period, meet deadly tiger sharks, baby lemon sharks, and gigantic basking sharks in this kids’ nonfiction book about the coolest predators in the ocean.