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Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time?
In the deep ocean, tiny Nugget and big, toothy Fang get along swimmingly—until Nugget’s first day of minnow school. There Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! To regain Nugget’s trust, Fang takes desperate (and hilarious) measures. But it’s not until his big sharp teeth save the entire school that minnows learn this shark is no foe. Fantastically stylized artwork adds even more humor to this undersea story of unlikely friendship.
40 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2013
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Tammi Sauer
47 books135 followersTammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp (Sterling, 2005), Chicken Dance (Sterling, 2009), Mostly Monsterly (Paula Wiseman/S&S, 2010), the forthcoming Princess-in-Training (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and something that's currently Top Secret.
Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.
Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.
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August 11, 2020
SHARK WEEEEK is also for the little ones.
So, Nugget and Fang.
I wonder which one is which.
Nugget and Fang are best friends. They always did everything together.
Until it was time for Nugget to go to minnow school.
There they teach the little fish some crazy math.
And generally use every opportunity to bitch about sharks.
When Nugget explains it all to Fang, the poor shark gets really sad. They were supposed to be friends, weren’t they?!
Fang gets all creative in trying to prove to Nugget that he is a good friend, no matter what they told the little fish at school. This includes dressing up as a mermaid, getting a Nugget tattoo, making some really nice presents, dancing and singing, and inviting Nugget over for dinner. Fang should really watch his phrasing, though.
Nothing seems to work. Until the entire school gets in big trouble and Fang is there to save the day.
This last part is a little too short, I think. Sure, this is a book for 5-6 year olds. But their attention span should be a little longer than that. On the other hand, I might be completely wrong. I mean I wasn’t five or six years old since …
…
Wow, okay, since pretty fucking long. Now I’m kinda sad. I think I’ll have to read the book again.
Honestly, that little gripe aside, this is a great book. It teaches the kids a few things about friendship and peer pressure, about not letting prejudices ruin something that you know is good for you, and also not to judge people by their appearance. Oh, and some math for beginners, of course.
The illustrations are goofy and the text is very funny. I actually laughed out loud a couple of times. The two friends are very adorable and I really felt for Fang when he got a little down about the whole sharks are bad thing.
This book should be a great read aloud. And honestly, if you’ve got a kindle unlimited subscription and feel you are in need of a laugh or some awws and ahhs right now, by all means, pick it up.
Great book for young children and everyone that remains young at heart.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
So, Nugget and Fang.
I wonder which one is which.
Nugget and Fang are best friends. They always did everything together.
Until it was time for Nugget to go to minnow school.
There they teach the little fish some crazy math.
And generally use every opportunity to bitch about sharks.
When Nugget explains it all to Fang, the poor shark gets really sad. They were supposed to be friends, weren’t they?!
Fang gets all creative in trying to prove to Nugget that he is a good friend, no matter what they told the little fish at school. This includes dressing up as a mermaid, getting a Nugget tattoo, making some really nice presents, dancing and singing, and inviting Nugget over for dinner. Fang should really watch his phrasing, though.
Nothing seems to work. Until the entire school gets in big trouble and Fang is there to save the day.
This last part is a little too short, I think. Sure, this is a book for 5-6 year olds. But their attention span should be a little longer than that. On the other hand, I might be completely wrong. I mean I wasn’t five or six years old since …
…
Wow, okay, since pretty fucking long. Now I’m kinda sad. I think I’ll have to read the book again.
Honestly, that little gripe aside, this is a great book. It teaches the kids a few things about friendship and peer pressure, about not letting prejudices ruin something that you know is good for you, and also not to judge people by their appearance. Oh, and some math for beginners, of course.
The illustrations are goofy and the text is very funny. I actually laughed out loud a couple of times. The two friends are very adorable and I really felt for Fang when he got a little down about the whole sharks are bad thing.
This book should be a great read aloud. And honestly, if you’ve got a kindle unlimited subscription and feel you are in need of a laugh or some awws and ahhs right now, by all means, pick it up.
Great book for young children and everyone that remains young at heart.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
August 1, 2019
It's Shark Week so today I read a couple of kids books honouring the occasion. This was #3 and it was cute as well as hilarious.
Nugget and Fang is a book about friendship and how other people can influence us and our opinions of others.
Nugget and Fang are happy, swimming together through the ocean, until one day Nugget has to go to school and is told all manner of things the little minnow knows to be untrue ... but what can you do when presented with a whole list of facts? Without knowing him themselves, everyone has an opinion about Fang, separating the two friends.
I shall not tell you too much about the resolution. Suffice it to say that this book has a thing or two to teach its readers (regardless of age) and the hilarity that ensued when the guiltless party tried to bring people over to his side was really cool.
It's a tale about differences and how young ones often don't even notice because many limitations are of our own making. And it's about sharks, too - at least a little bit. ;P
The art, as you can see in the examples here, is as cute as the story and the writing style. We have the typical underwater scenery for young eyes, full of colourful corals, adorable renditions of even more vibrantly coloured fish and the sparkling blue of a clear and clean ocean.
Great fun for young and old!
Nugget and Fang is a book about friendship and how other people can influence us and our opinions of others.
Nugget and Fang are happy, swimming together through the ocean, until one day Nugget has to go to school and is told all manner of things the little minnow knows to be untrue ... but what can you do when presented with a whole list of facts? Without knowing him themselves, everyone has an opinion about Fang, separating the two friends.
I shall not tell you too much about the resolution. Suffice it to say that this book has a thing or two to teach its readers (regardless of age) and the hilarity that ensued when the guiltless party tried to bring people over to his side was really cool.
It's a tale about differences and how young ones often don't even notice because many limitations are of our own making. And it's about sharks, too - at least a little bit. ;P
The art, as you can see in the examples here, is as cute as the story and the writing style. We have the typical underwater scenery for young eyes, full of colourful corals, adorable renditions of even more vibrantly coloured fish and the sparkling blue of a clear and clean ocean.
Great fun for young and old!
July 31, 2019
Need a laugh and an overdose of cute? Feel good children‘s book for shark-lovers.
This is the cutest shark ever. A little lesson about judging a book by its cover. Don‘t believe everything you‘re told. And it‘s also a little bit about not giving up. Sometimes it takes a little work to make friends.
This is the cutest shark ever. A little lesson about judging a book by its cover. Don‘t believe everything you‘re told. And it‘s also a little bit about not giving up. Sometimes it takes a little work to make friends.
April 20, 2015
Great read aloud choice for younger kids. All about being friends and acceptance. This book would be a good lead in for a discussion of what it means to be a friend, and not judging people by their appearance, or their reputation.
May 8, 2014
Good message about not listening to prejudices so much that it makes you change your mind from what you know is right. Don't miss Fang's food chain on the last page.
July 25, 2014
Adorable! Completely unrealistic, as many picture books are (vegetarian sharks? Ha!), but so very cute... Good for preschool or older storytimes.
April 5, 2013
Super funny story that includes themes of friendship, peer pressure, and not judging people by what others think. Great read aloud potential!
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I support independent bookstores. You can use this link to find one near you or order NUGGET and FANG: FRIENDS FOREVER--or SNACK TIME? on IndieBound: http://www.indiebound.org/book/978054...
July 12, 2013
This book is ADORABLE! The combination of text and illustrations makes it a wonderful Read Aloud. I read it to my 7yr. old and he and I had such a great time. There were several opportunities to predict, use the picture for clues and to feel for the characters. GREAT BOOK!
October 6, 2014
A fun story of friendship. Reminds me of Big Al.
March 25, 2015
My first grader loved this book. She loved the story as well as the illustrations. Great job on both!
December 22, 2014
Booklist (March 15, 2013 (Vol. 109, No. 14))
Grades K-2. Most picture books don’t come with a subtitle, but it so happens this subtitle neatly sums up the plot. Two unlikely underwater friends are torn apart when the minnow goes to school for the first time and finds out the “truth” about the shark. Nugget and Fang (you can guess which one is which) are introduced as perfectly compatible as they swim in deep ocean; one’s grin is huge and toothy, and the other’s is small but wide. But when the minnow keeps being told about the dangers of the shark, he begins to have doubts and swims “far, far away.” Slack’s bright blue scenes are full of action, reaction, and witty details, but they also manage to capture the loneliness of the once-happy shark. (That fanged frown is huge.) Luckily for Fang, the author believes in happy endings and has the shark save the day for Nugget and nine fellow minnows, who all become Fang’s friends. Ridiculous? Yep, but goofy good times anyway.
Horn Book (Fall 2013)
Besties Nugget (minnow) and Fang (shark) get along swimmingly, until Nugget's school lessons reveal that big, bad sharks eat minnows. Aquatic-hued digital illustrations depict Fang's touching, hilarious attempts (disguising himself as a mermaid, tattooing Nugget's name, serenading him, etc.) to get his pal back. When his toothy mouth saves the day, Fang gains the minnows' trust--and ten more best friends.
Kirkus Reviews (February 1, 2013)
Nugget, aptly named, is a tiny minnow, and Fang (even more aptly named) is a shark. One can already begin to predict the conflict. In the beginning, however, Nugget and Fang are oblivious to societal norms. All they know is that they have fun together. What could be wrong with that? But when Nugget starts school, he learns the truth about sharks...in every single lesson. Sauer slyly slips shark warnings into reading, science and even math class: "What if there were ten minnows and a shark came along and ate four of them? How many minnows are left?" Nugget is dumbfounded. Fang would never do that. Would he? It all comes down to the ultimate lesson: "Sharks are toothy. Sharks are scary. Sharks and minnows can't be friends." Fang--who normally has the biggest, goofiest grin on his face--slumps in dejection. He must, somehow, get his best buddy back. Slack's bright undersea world, teeming with a variety of creatures, is an ideal backdrop for these two googly-eyed swimmers. Not the first interspecies friendship tale (and likely not the last), but it's darn near impossible to resist such an earnest, toothy hero. (Picture book. 3-6)
Library Media Connection (August/September 2013)
Nugget, a minnow, and Fang, a shark, are best friends and share great adventures in the sea. That is until Nugget goes to minnow school where he learns that sharks eat minnows. Fang is distraught when Nugget abandons their friendship and tries everything to convince Nugget that he would never eat him. When the whole minnow school is trapped in a net, Fang comes to the rescue with his sharp teeth, proves his good intentions, and gains a whole slew of new friends. This is a delightful story, comically illustrated, that offers lessons about being true to your friends. Ann M.G. Gray, Library Media Specialist, Pittsburg (New Hampshire) School. RECOMMENDED
Publishers Weekly (February 11, 2013)
In Sauer's bighearted tale, two fine, finned friends discover that conventional wisdom isn't always to be trusted. Nugget the minnow and Fang the shark have palled around forever in the deep ocean. But when it's time for Nugget to go to school, Fang feels left out. Meanwhile, Nugget is shocked by what he learns in school: "Sharks are toothy. Sharks are scary. Sharks and minnows can't be friends," he explains to Fang. Just when things look bleakest, Fang finds a way to win back Nugget's friendship and shatter the scary shark stereotype. Sauer (Princess in Training) creates kindly characters and hits sweetly humorous notes throughout, avoiding a lesson-heavy tone. Packed with visual gags, Slack's (Pass It On) digital artwork features varied blues and zingy dashes of orange, magenta, and neon green that make the friends' undersea home feel like SpongeBob Square-Pants's Bikini Bottom by way of Mary Blair. Fang's comparative enormousness and toothy grin help him steal most of the scenes in this funny friendship tale. Ages 4-8. Author's agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Illustrator's agent: Lori Nowicki, Painted Words. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
School Library Journal (March 1, 2013)
PreS-Gr 2-Two undersea buddies spend all of their time together, until the tiny fish swims off to school and is taught that sharks and minnows can't be friends because sharks are known to devour smaller species. Shocked, and "apparently delicious," Nugget decides that the two should part ways. Though Fang attempts to win his pal back through several well-intentioned but poorly planned endeavors, including dressing up in a ridiculous mermaid outfit to prove he isn't scary, the small-fry remains resolute. Downcast and lonely, the shark is moping in deep waters when he notices that Nugget and the other minnows have been caught in a fishing net. The ever-faithful Fang comes up with a plan to utilize his "big sharp teeth" to save the day. Drenched in rich blues and vivid coral-reef hues, the exuberant illustrations depict a tiny bright-eyed fish and a likable shark with razor-sharp chompers and goofy charisma. The text's cadence is well-timed for sharing aloud, and both narrative and illustrations zing with humorous touches. An entertaining tale that sends a positive message about the power of friendship and the importance of individuality.-Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Grades K-2. Most picture books don’t come with a subtitle, but it so happens this subtitle neatly sums up the plot. Two unlikely underwater friends are torn apart when the minnow goes to school for the first time and finds out the “truth” about the shark. Nugget and Fang (you can guess which one is which) are introduced as perfectly compatible as they swim in deep ocean; one’s grin is huge and toothy, and the other’s is small but wide. But when the minnow keeps being told about the dangers of the shark, he begins to have doubts and swims “far, far away.” Slack’s bright blue scenes are full of action, reaction, and witty details, but they also manage to capture the loneliness of the once-happy shark. (That fanged frown is huge.) Luckily for Fang, the author believes in happy endings and has the shark save the day for Nugget and nine fellow minnows, who all become Fang’s friends. Ridiculous? Yep, but goofy good times anyway.
Horn Book (Fall 2013)
Besties Nugget (minnow) and Fang (shark) get along swimmingly, until Nugget's school lessons reveal that big, bad sharks eat minnows. Aquatic-hued digital illustrations depict Fang's touching, hilarious attempts (disguising himself as a mermaid, tattooing Nugget's name, serenading him, etc.) to get his pal back. When his toothy mouth saves the day, Fang gains the minnows' trust--and ten more best friends.
Kirkus Reviews (February 1, 2013)
Nugget, aptly named, is a tiny minnow, and Fang (even more aptly named) is a shark. One can already begin to predict the conflict. In the beginning, however, Nugget and Fang are oblivious to societal norms. All they know is that they have fun together. What could be wrong with that? But when Nugget starts school, he learns the truth about sharks...in every single lesson. Sauer slyly slips shark warnings into reading, science and even math class: "What if there were ten minnows and a shark came along and ate four of them? How many minnows are left?" Nugget is dumbfounded. Fang would never do that. Would he? It all comes down to the ultimate lesson: "Sharks are toothy. Sharks are scary. Sharks and minnows can't be friends." Fang--who normally has the biggest, goofiest grin on his face--slumps in dejection. He must, somehow, get his best buddy back. Slack's bright undersea world, teeming with a variety of creatures, is an ideal backdrop for these two googly-eyed swimmers. Not the first interspecies friendship tale (and likely not the last), but it's darn near impossible to resist such an earnest, toothy hero. (Picture book. 3-6)
Library Media Connection (August/September 2013)
Nugget, a minnow, and Fang, a shark, are best friends and share great adventures in the sea. That is until Nugget goes to minnow school where he learns that sharks eat minnows. Fang is distraught when Nugget abandons their friendship and tries everything to convince Nugget that he would never eat him. When the whole minnow school is trapped in a net, Fang comes to the rescue with his sharp teeth, proves his good intentions, and gains a whole slew of new friends. This is a delightful story, comically illustrated, that offers lessons about being true to your friends. Ann M.G. Gray, Library Media Specialist, Pittsburg (New Hampshire) School. RECOMMENDED
Publishers Weekly (February 11, 2013)
In Sauer's bighearted tale, two fine, finned friends discover that conventional wisdom isn't always to be trusted. Nugget the minnow and Fang the shark have palled around forever in the deep ocean. But when it's time for Nugget to go to school, Fang feels left out. Meanwhile, Nugget is shocked by what he learns in school: "Sharks are toothy. Sharks are scary. Sharks and minnows can't be friends," he explains to Fang. Just when things look bleakest, Fang finds a way to win back Nugget's friendship and shatter the scary shark stereotype. Sauer (Princess in Training) creates kindly characters and hits sweetly humorous notes throughout, avoiding a lesson-heavy tone. Packed with visual gags, Slack's (Pass It On) digital artwork features varied blues and zingy dashes of orange, magenta, and neon green that make the friends' undersea home feel like SpongeBob Square-Pants's Bikini Bottom by way of Mary Blair. Fang's comparative enormousness and toothy grin help him steal most of the scenes in this funny friendship tale. Ages 4-8. Author's agent: Laura Rennert, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Illustrator's agent: Lori Nowicki, Painted Words. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
School Library Journal (March 1, 2013)
PreS-Gr 2-Two undersea buddies spend all of their time together, until the tiny fish swims off to school and is taught that sharks and minnows can't be friends because sharks are known to devour smaller species. Shocked, and "apparently delicious," Nugget decides that the two should part ways. Though Fang attempts to win his pal back through several well-intentioned but poorly planned endeavors, including dressing up in a ridiculous mermaid outfit to prove he isn't scary, the small-fry remains resolute. Downcast and lonely, the shark is moping in deep waters when he notices that Nugget and the other minnows have been caught in a fishing net. The ever-faithful Fang comes up with a plan to utilize his "big sharp teeth" to save the day. Drenched in rich blues and vivid coral-reef hues, the exuberant illustrations depict a tiny bright-eyed fish and a likable shark with razor-sharp chompers and goofy charisma. The text's cadence is well-timed for sharing aloud, and both narrative and illustrations zing with humorous touches. An entertaining tale that sends a positive message about the power of friendship and the importance of individuality.-Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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February 25, 2023
maddie read this aloud, it was an emotional journey
June 14, 2014
Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever or Snack Time is a nonfiction book about two unlikely friends who find themselves in a predicament. Best friends Fang (a shark) and Nugget (a minnow) do everything together. On Nugget's first day of school he learns that sharks are dangerous and eat minnows. Nugget becomes leery of his relationship with Fang and tries to distances himself from Fang. Fang becomes emotionally hurt due to Nuggets new discovery and tries to do everything he can think of to be his friend again. In the end Fang saves the day and all the minnows have a new outlook on sharks. This is a fun hearted book about perspectives and deciphering if one will fully believe new information or whether they will question the new information and make their own decisions based on their opinions and experience. This book can be paired with other books about perceptions, opinions,and questions.
March 8, 2015
I cannot tell you how much I love this book! We picked it up at the book fair and it’s such an adorable story, I want to share it with everyone. Two best friends, Nugget (a minnow--and I am so stealing that name for my next pet) and Fang (a shark), hang out in the ocean, having a grand time. Until, that is, Nugget goes to school, where he learns sharks eat minnows (the reading, math, and science lessons offer enough humor to keep kids engaged until they are older, as well). Nugget can’t be friends with someone who will eat him! Fang is saddened, and does all kinds of tricks to make Nugget his friend again -- inviting him to dinner, having an octopus ink-write a greeting, and so on. Nugget is not swayed, until Fang swoops in to save the entire school from disaster.
The illustrations are vibrant without being overwhelming, although Fang’s over-exaggerated teeth may be too much hyperbole. My son enjoys following Nugget, who is a vibrant orangey-pink color, through the pages.
The illustrations are vibrant without being overwhelming, although Fang’s over-exaggerated teeth may be too much hyperbole. My son enjoys following Nugget, who is a vibrant orangey-pink color, through the pages.
April 9, 2013
If you have a child that likes sharks and fish, then do track this one down at the library. It's the story of an unlikely friendship and how sometimes you have to prove yourself to be a friend in order to be accepted.
It's rather long at 40 pages, but smart parents will quickly learn what lines to skip, and no doubt after that it will be an enjoyable 40th read. (You do know you'll be reading this over and over ;)
I would think the younger the child the better. Older sensitive children might be bothered by the prejudice of the fish community, and the fact that Nugget didn't stand up for his close friend.
Younger children will enjoy the familiar story line and Fang's wonderful toothy features.
Library Find.
It's rather long at 40 pages, but smart parents will quickly learn what lines to skip, and no doubt after that it will be an enjoyable 40th read. (You do know you'll be reading this over and over ;)
I would think the younger the child the better. Older sensitive children might be bothered by the prejudice of the fish community, and the fact that Nugget didn't stand up for his close friend.
Younger children will enjoy the familiar story line and Fang's wonderful toothy features.
Library Find.
July 7, 2024
Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever by Tammi Sauer and illustrated by Michael Slack is a sweet story of friendship. Nugget, a minnow and Fang, a shark are the best of friends. Everything is perfect, until Nugget starts school. There, he learns that sharks are scary and eat minnows. Fang does everything he can think of to convince Nugget that he's not scary. Finally, Fang gives up and is sad and lonely. When a fishing net threatens to capture all of the minnows, Fang comes up with a plan to save them. He uses his sharp, scary teeth to save the day! Now Fang has ten little friends instead of one! Funny, engaging, adventurous! A fantastic read aloud for a friendship theme story time or to read during Shark Week.
June 5, 2015
Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever--or Snack Time- Author Tammi Sauer and Illustrator Michael Slack.
This book is about a minnow, named nugget, who is friends with Fang, a shark. Nugget goes to minnow school and learns that sharks eat minnows. Nugget tries to avoid fang as much as possible, until an incident occurs and fang steps in to help. All the minnows realized that fang was actually a nice shark who didn't want to eat them.
The content of this book focused on friendship
This book can be utilized to teach children social skills.
This book is about a minnow, named nugget, who is friends with Fang, a shark. Nugget goes to minnow school and learns that sharks eat minnows. Nugget tries to avoid fang as much as possible, until an incident occurs and fang steps in to help. All the minnows realized that fang was actually a nice shark who didn't want to eat them.
The content of this book focused on friendship
This book can be utilized to teach children social skills.
March 16, 2013
Nugget and Fang are best friends, even though Fang is a shark and Nugget is a minnow. Nugget finds out that sharks are bad when he goes to school (hmmm, is this a commentary on education?). Fang tries hard to get Nugget to be his friend again, but it takes a near tragedy to show the real meaning of friendship.
July 16, 2013
This book is a metaphor for racism, in my opinion. It tackles the issue of fear (and fearmongering). It really hits close to home right now, with the awful tragedy in the news. I wish Florida could take a hint from this story.
July 5, 2013
Cute, albeit a bit predictable, but in a sweet way. Will be a hit with the preschool and early primary grades.
May 10, 2023
This was an almost-nightly read in my house for years. Charming artwork, funny dialog, important life lessons. An easy recommendation for parents looking for fun picture books for their kids.
September 2, 2023
I like the idea of this, but I feel there's a nuance that's missing. Sure, we as humans shouldn't segregate, discriminate, or make quick judgements based on stereotypes, but these are not humans. All the stereotypes about sharks presented in this book are true. They just happen not to be true about the only shark in the story. This could easily have been a story about naivete where the minnow overlooks the stereotypes and gets eaten for dinner.
Basically I'm missing lore here. The only evidence that Fang isn't a "normal" shark is that he and Nugget have always swam around the ocean together. How did they become friends? Why doesn't Fang eat normal shark foods? Are there any other sharks? If not, why are there the stereotypes? If there are, why doesn't Fang know about shark culture? Was Fang orphaned and "adopted" by Nugget? Why does Nugget go to school and not Fang?
I know it's ridiculous, but I just felt there was something lacking from this story, even though it was a cute idea.
Basically I'm missing lore here. The only evidence that Fang isn't a "normal" shark is that he and Nugget have always swam around the ocean together. How did they become friends? Why doesn't Fang eat normal shark foods? Are there any other sharks? If not, why are there the stereotypes? If there are, why doesn't Fang know about shark culture? Was Fang orphaned and "adopted" by Nugget? Why does Nugget go to school and not Fang?
I know it's ridiculous, but I just felt there was something lacking from this story, even though it was a cute idea.
April 6, 2020
Nugget and Fang by Tammi Sauer is a children’s book with a dramatic plot. This book is indeed dramatic given the fact that a minnow…and a shark are best friends. Will Fang the shark had a Minnow named nugget as a snack?
This book is the children’s humorous picture book. It contains a dramatic plot since A shark named Fang and a Minnow named nugget are best friends. They go through these normal trials as a sea animal and later on are faced with a conflict. The illustrations and text show dramatized pictures and wording throughout the book to emphasize more on the conflict (Young et. al., 2020).
This book is great for children's understanding plot along with understanding how the plot is used throughout the book with the pictures and text making it all work together.
This book is the children’s humorous picture book. It contains a dramatic plot since A shark named Fang and a Minnow named nugget are best friends. They go through these normal trials as a sea animal and later on are faced with a conflict. The illustrations and text show dramatized pictures and wording throughout the book to emphasize more on the conflict (Young et. al., 2020).
This book is great for children's understanding plot along with understanding how the plot is used throughout the book with the pictures and text making it all work together.
October 25, 2019
Nugget and Fang move about their daily lives as best friends. Although Fang is a shark, Nugget never lets this bother him...until he starts school. Every subject portrays to Nugget that sharks are bad, even when Nugget tries to tell his friends and his teachers otherwise. Fang even tries to change their minds by disguising himself and doing goods deeds. His luck turns, however, when Nugget and his fish friends need help from Fang! This is the story of unlikely friendships and how never to judge a person by what they look like, perfect for young learners!
July 20, 2017
Nugget and Fang are best friends. Well until Nugget learns in school and from his classmates that Fang is a toothy, scary, minnow-eating shark!
This story shows children that you should never judge someone based on looks. I did not like that Nugget was so willing to turn his back on his BFF just because of what he was being taught. He should have stood by Fang to show kids they can have (and keep) their own opinions and not have to be a follower.
This story shows children that you should never judge someone based on looks. I did not like that Nugget was so willing to turn his back on his BFF just because of what he was being taught. He should have stood by Fang to show kids they can have (and keep) their own opinions and not have to be a follower.
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February 16, 2019
The perfect size and gorgeous illustrations combine with a fun story that will open up discussion opportunities about not judging based on appearance and avoiding peer pressure make this a great story time read. As an added bonus - it's hilarious. This one might be a bit long for my preschoolers, we'll see. But, it would be easy enough to shorten a page here or there. What kid doesn't like nice shark stories? Definitely recommended for 4+.
July 25, 2019
Fang the shark and Nugget the minnow are best friends and they do everything together. But when Nugget goes off to Minnow School the lessons teach that sharks eat minnows so that can never be friends. Fang is heart-broken that Nugget won't play with him anymore. One day all of them minnows are stuck in a net and Fang is able to save them. Finally Fang is able to demonstrate that he isn't a threat.
January 22, 2020
This book is a great read for kids of all ages! This book outlines friendship and has an underlined meaning of how you should never judge a book by its cover. I found this book to be fun. In Nuggets classroom pages the picture enforce the problem of the story. This book is a great way to teach children to not be influenced by what others think and to follow your heart. I loved the pictures in this book!
October 29, 2020
This was a great book and really kept my interest (even as an adult). It taught a great valuable lesson of not judging a book by the cover and using the shark as the main character. The book was about a shark (Fang) and a minnow (Nugget) who were best friends until the other minnows told Nugget that they could not be friends because sharks are all evil. Well, the minnows were wrong, not everyone is who you think they are and that's exactly what this book showed. I really recommend it.
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