It’s time to discover some “jawsome” Shark Books for Kids! Thanks to Shark Week, my boys have an infatuation with everything about sharks. They ask question, after question, and I don’t usually have the answer.
So in a quest to teach my boys that information can come from other places beyond the internet, we turned to books.
There are tons of informative, nonfiction shark books for kids. They have great photographs and facts for inquisitive minds.
These nonfiction shark books really help with answering questions like, “Mom how many teeth does a Great White Shark have in its mouth?” Umm… let’s check in the book!
Of course, the fiction shark books for kids with their fun characters and silly plots are great to read aloud too.
These books are a collection of books we own, as well as books we have borrowed from the library. Did you know that at most libraries you can request them to borrow books from partnering libraries?
So if your local library doesn’t have many of these books, make sure you ask if they are available on loan from others.
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Shark Books for Toddlers
With the recent popularity of the Baby Shark song, I think it’s safe to say that young children are more aware of sharks than ever.
Here are a few shark books for toddlers that are sure to entertain the youngest lovers of sharks!
Bedtime for Baby Shark: Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo
Little Shark: Finger Puppet Book
Pinkfong Baby Shark Official Sound Book
Preschooler Books about Sharks
These are all fantastic Shark Books for Preschoolers! They are illustrated, so there aren’t as many actual photographs that might scare a younger child. Our current favorite is “Big Shark, Little Shark”! It’s light and funny, and a perfect book to teach the concept of opposites.
The Three Little Fish And The Big Bad Shark
My Little Golden Book About Sharks
This “Commotion in the Ocean” book is a more general ocean-themed book, but it does have a Shark in it. It was a favorite when I taught Preschool, so I included it in the list.
Shark Books for Kindergarteners and Up
This list is full of Shark Books for kindergarten-aged children. You can’t go wrong with classics such as the Cat in the Hat or a Magic School Bus Book!
Magic School Bus: Ocean Adventure
National Geographic Readers: Sharks!
Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks
The Ultimate Book of Sharks (National Geographic Kids)
Sharks and Other Predators: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission 25
Shark Books for Kids – Encyclopedias | NonFiction
The nonfiction Shark Books and Encyclopedias are \the favorites of my boys!
The actual photographs and the detailed illustrations keep them entertained, reading, and learning.
These are great shark books for kids who are curious and looking for more information than you may know about sharks.
Discovery Channel Sharkopedia: The Complete Guide to Everything Shark
Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures Visual Encyclopedia
National Geographic Kids Everything Sharks
Shark Activity Books for Kids
There are numerous activities you can plan and do with your kids to explore, learn, and have fun with sharks! Check out Productive Pete’s “Shark Week Board” on Pinterest for tons of great ideas.
Also, keep reading to find out more about two Shark Activity Printables we have on Productive Pete.
National Geographic Kids Sharks Sticker Activity Book: Over 1,000 Stickers!
Let’s Explore… Ocean (Lonely Planet Kids)
Hopefully, you found some great shark books for kids to help encourage your child’s interest.
Also, make sure you download my free, printable Shark Word Scramble for kids.
As well as our Shark Scissor Skills Worksheet. These are great shark activities for kids that combine learning with fun.
Or if you are hosting a Shark Party take a peek at my Ultimate List of Shark Party Supplies & How to Throw a Jawesome Shark Birthday Party posts!
Can you tell how much we love Sharks around here? It’s a lot if you haven’t already guessed! Thanks for hanging out here at Productive Pete and have a Fintastic Day!
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