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Slickety Quick: Poems About Sharks

32 pp. | Candlewick | March, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-6543-2 $16.99

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Bob Kolar. In this playful and illuminating volume, poems almost as varied as the creatures themselves introduce such species as the great white shark, wobbegong, goblin shark, and frilled shark. A double-page spread for each species gives the subjects plenty of room. Kolar's dynamic digital illustrations in blues, greens, and browns immerse readers in the underwater habitat. An accessible and engaging appreciation of these fascinating animals.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2016