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Shark at Sister Tea

Author Barbara Joosse
Illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Anne Schwartz Books
9.8"W x 9.7"H x 0.44"D  
On sale May 20, 2025 | 48 Pages | 9780593646946
Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell N
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In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party.

Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their garden by the sea.

When the girls are joined by a surprise guest -- an odd-looking fisherman who wolfs down their cake -- they quickly realize something is not quite right. Is that a silver fin on the fisherman's neck, beneath his bib? And are those double rows of sharp, sharp teeth in his mouth? 

This fishy guest -- is he... he must be... a shark!!

Join this unstoppable sister duo as they summon all their strength and cleverness -- and a little bit of Flora's unique magic -- to vanquish the shark... all before Mama and Papa get home.
Barbara Joosse lives in Wisconsin. View titles by Barbara Joosse
Sergio Ruzzier View titles by Sergio Ruzzier
"Gentle but fierce—an empowering tale of sibling adventures and care." —Kirkus Reviews

"It’s a shark-in-sheep’s-clothing story that celebrates childhood courage and resourcefulness as well as siblings’ sacred bond." —Publishers Weekly

"Joosse’s wonderfully imaginative narrative....evoke[s] themes of courage, humor, and sisterly love. Perfect for developing readers seeking a story that effortlessly blends words with watercolor." —Booklist

"The story flirts with dangerous scenarios but doesn’t dwell on any lessons, instead focusing on the strength of sibling bonds and teamwork." —The Horn Book
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In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party.

Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their garden by the sea.

When the girls are joined by a surprise guest -- an odd-looking fisherman who wolfs down their cake -- they quickly realize something is not quite right. Is that a silver fin on the fisherman's neck, beneath his bib? And are those double rows of sharp, sharp teeth in his mouth? 

This fishy guest -- is he... he must be... a shark!!

Join this unstoppable sister duo as they summon all their strength and cleverness -- and a little bit of Flora's unique magic -- to vanquish the shark... all before Mama and Papa get home.

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Barbara Joosse lives in Wisconsin. View titles by Barbara Joosse
Sergio Ruzzier View titles by Sergio Ruzzier

Praise

"Gentle but fierce—an empowering tale of sibling adventures and care." —Kirkus Reviews

"It’s a shark-in-sheep’s-clothing story that celebrates childhood courage and resourcefulness as well as siblings’ sacred bond." —Publishers Weekly

"Joosse’s wonderfully imaginative narrative....evoke[s] themes of courage, humor, and sisterly love. Perfect for developing readers seeking a story that effortlessly blends words with watercolor." —Booklist

"The story flirts with dangerous scenarios but doesn’t dwell on any lessons, instead focusing on the strength of sibling bonds and teamwork." —The Horn Book

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