by Bethan Clarke (Author), Nikolas ILIC (Illustrator)
A hilarious picture book for children ages 3-7 that's filled with quick wit, puns, and the antics of a brilliantly-snarky main character, Snarky Sharky.
While most of the fish in the ocean are small fry, Snarky Sharky rules. But life in his underwater home is starting to annoy him. He is convinced that the dolphins are chirpy "on porpoise" to get on his nerves...and that the sea stars are "always missing the point." One day, he decides to leave the reef and strike out on his own. Will he find something bigger and better? Readers will giggle at Snarky Sharky's quick wit, puns, and hilarious facial expressions, all the while absorbing the gentle lessons of learning to be humble and appreciating what you have.
Author Biography
Bethan Clarke has been a story maker-upper ever since she could write them back to front. This has proven to be a vital outlet for her love of silliness and fondness for puns. Bethan lives near Manchester, UK, with her partner, two children, two dogs, and a headful of nonsense.
Nikolas Ilic is an Emmy Award-winning artist working in both animation and children's books. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he now resides in sunny Los Angeles, California, with his wife, son, and two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, woodworking, and gardening.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.2 x 9.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 18, 2025