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Clark the Shark
Too Many Treats
Clark the Shark’s mom is making brownies for school. But when Clark decides to taste just one, the impulsive shark can’t stop eating! Yum-yum-YUM. Will the class treat be ruined?
With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this chocolaty Level One tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading. Also included are Clark the Shark’s Bite-Sized Facts, real facts on shark communication, behavior, and more.
Clark the Shark has been embraced in the elementary school classroom and at home. Kids laugh at his antics, and they also relate to the young shark who always means well but can get himself into scrapes due to his overabundance of energy.
Clark the Too Many Treats is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this chocolaty Level One tale will have beginning readers ready to take a bite out of reading. Also included are Clark the Shark’s Bite-Sized Facts, real facts on shark communication, behavior, and more.
Clark the Shark has been embraced in the elementary school classroom and at home. Kids laugh at his antics, and they also relate to the young shark who always means well but can get himself into scrapes due to his overabundance of energy.
Clark the Too Many Treats is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 5, 2019
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About the author
Bruce Hale
113 books132 followersA serious book addict, Bruce wanted to be a children's book author since he was in 4th grade (right after he got over wanting to be a pirate, Tarzan, and Daniel Boone). Today he's the author-illustrator of over 70 seriously funny books for kids, so some dreams do come true.
The Malted Falcon, one of his Chet Gecko Mysteries series, was an Edgar Award finalist, and Murder, My Tweet won a Little D Award for Juvenile Humor Writing. Bruce has written everything from picture books and easy readers, to graphic novels and novels.
Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspace Mystery Pizza Club books, due in 2024.
A Fulbright Scholar (in Storytelling), Bruce is also a popular speaker, both in the U.S. and internationally. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and knuckleheaded dog Riley. When he's not writing or reading, you may find him hiking, kickboxing, or singing with a latin-jazz band called Mezcal Martini.
The Malted Falcon, one of his Chet Gecko Mysteries series, was an Edgar Award finalist, and Murder, My Tweet won a Little D Award for Juvenile Humor Writing. Bruce has written everything from picture books and easy readers, to graphic novels and novels.
Bruce's recent Monstertown Mysteries series blends horror and humor, based on his childhood love of monster movies. His other series include Class Pets, about the secret lives of classroom pets, and the forthcoming Outerspace Mystery Pizza Club books, due in 2024.
A Fulbright Scholar (in Storytelling), Bruce is also a popular speaker, both in the U.S. and internationally. He lives in Santa Barbara with his wife and knuckleheaded dog Riley. When he's not writing or reading, you may find him hiking, kickboxing, or singing with a latin-jazz band called Mezcal Martini.
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August 25, 2021
Read for my 2 year old nap time. A story about a shark who loves his mom’s homemade brownies. He tells his friends and teacher how delicious it is. Then when he arrives home from school, a plate of fresh baked brownies is on the table. He tries one then to be sure it’s delicious, he tries a second brownie and then a third and then…
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August 8, 2024
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March 23, 2022
Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats is a great book written by Bruce Hale. It follows Clark the Shark on a day that his mom was making brownies. He talks to everyone all day about how he can't wait for them and when he gets home to a plate full of brownies without his mother in sight, he can't resist him temptation to eat the entire plate! His mother is upset with him when she returns to all the brownies she worked hard to make being completely gone. She leaves Clark with an important message he soon passes on to others: Once you've had your snack, just hold back." That way everyone gets some of the snack too. This book has a good message about sharing things even if we like them so much we want them all to ourselves. The illustrations are fun, colorful, and welcoming. Clark is a shark, an animal that many people (even adults) find very scary! However, Clark is drawn in an extremely friendly manner and makes for a great story. The illustrations was a main reason I picked it up in the first place. The cover art also gives a great idea of the story since it is Clark holding the plate of brownies. I would use this book in my classroom to send a message of sharing. For example, many kids bring in class treats for birthdays. This could be a great book to use before starting that in a classroom so kids know that they have to share and only get one treat even if they liked it a lot.
June 7, 2021
This was a cute book. This is a lesson about sharing, holding up your end of things, and making things right. Clark the shark brags about his moms brownies all day at school! He tells his friends, his teachers, and even kids that aren’t his friends! He makes everyone so hungry for his moms brownies. When he gets home from school that day, his mom wasn’t home, but the brownies were. They sat on the counter, teasing Clark. He thought one would be okay to eat, so he ate one. Then he thought two wouldn’t be bad either, so he ate another, and another, and another! He ate the brownies until they were gone! He didn’t have any left for his class. His mom was mad when she got home. Clark apologized and helped his mom make another batch for his class. Clark learned that self control is important!
March 29, 2021
I always loved this book it would not even make a big problem in this situation though because they have been doing this for me so that they can make them more money
I loved this boo it sounds pretty interesting that itk if it is so easy and I can not talk t
I loved this boo it sounds pretty interesting that itk if it is so easy and I can not talk t
July 8, 2022
Brownies - They ARE Magic!
My grandson enjoyed reading this book with me. He sometimes loses the story line as we get into a book, but his love for brownies kept him completely wrapped up in the book.
My grandson enjoyed reading this book with me. He sometimes loses the story line as we get into a book, but his love for brownies kept him completely wrapped up in the book.
July 13, 2022
Easy and entertaining for a beginner reader.
Got this book for my beginner reader .He read it an actually liked it. I also Read it aloud to all my children and they all enjoyed the book as well!
Got this book for my beginner reader .He read it an actually liked it. I also Read it aloud to all my children and they all enjoyed the book as well!
March 11, 2019
Kids love Clark the Shark!
April 6, 2019
Clark learns about self-control and waiting for later! But those brownies are SO tempting!!
November 13, 2019
Clark the Shark is eatting his way through the day and wondering if he has eatten too much. Preschool and up
November 21, 2019
Easy Reader. Great find
January 23, 2021
Good story, fun to read with the kids
January 30, 2021
This book was about a shark called Clark the Shark who ate treats and too many treats which he had a brother which he had a name too but I forgot his name
February 1, 2021
Brownies are yummy
I love brownies which is why I loved this book! Great book for a beginner reader. Great book to practice.
I love brownies which is why I loved this book! Great book for a beginner reader. Great book to practice.
February 1, 2021
Treats should be shared
Son's review : good to share treats but not eat all of the treats. Sharing is caring to be nice to yr friends.
Son's review : good to share treats but not eat all of the treats. Sharing is caring to be nice to yr friends.
February 2, 2021
Laugh out Loud
He adored the character names in the book. That made him laugh throughout. Nice lesson learned as well. The illustrations were nice as well.
He adored the character names in the book. That made him laugh throughout. Nice lesson learned as well. The illustrations were nice as well.
February 3, 2021
Great story and excellent illustrations.
February 11, 2021
Yum
Fun read that made us hungry for brownies! Clark the shark is usually good for a laugh and a valuable lesson.
Fun read that made us hungry for brownies! Clark the shark is usually good for a laugh and a valuable lesson.
May 7, 2021
Great Book for 1st graders!
My 6 year old loves these books! Loves Sharks and shares with his remote learning class during reading time. They ALL love them!
My 6 year old loves these books! Loves Sharks and shares with his remote learning class during reading time. They ALL love them!
May 8, 2021
I liked the book
I think this book was awesome. I think I was just thirsty while reading it. ( written by 6 years old boy C.)
I think this book was awesome. I think I was just thirsty while reading it. ( written by 6 years old boy C.)
May 26, 2021
*sighs*
And the moral of the story is...
And the moral of the story is...
June 28, 2021
i love all these illustrations. what fun. can you imagine using them for a sea life kind of bedroom ... very creative. fun to see. great!! fun read. found in KU.
July 21, 2021
Hungry Shark!
I liked the funny names like Mrs. Inky ink and Billy Ray Ray. It was a story that taught a good lesson.
I liked the funny names like Mrs. Inky ink and Billy Ray Ray. It was a story that taught a good lesson.
August 13, 2021
Sharks
Clark the Shark is a cute character. My boys liked him. The story kept them interested. They pointed at the pictures and enjoyed the story.
Clark the Shark is a cute character. My boys liked him. The story kept them interested. They pointed at the pictures and enjoyed the story.
August 19, 2021
Cute story
My son had a great time talking about only taking what you need. He learned a lot from this cute story.
My son had a great time talking about only taking what you need. He learned a lot from this cute story.
January 21, 2022
5stars
Goodbook I love its great! And it really Goodreads and so many shark the Clark books I liked it! U
Goodbook I love its great! And it really Goodreads and so many shark the Clark books I liked it! U
June 7, 2022
What a cute book me and my son read. Loved the animals names.
July 11, 2022
Cute
My granddaughter loved helping to read this book. Animals are a fun read for her. Teaches shairing and not to be gready
My granddaughter loved helping to read this book. Animals are a fun read for her. Teaches shairing and not to be gready
July 12, 2022
great book
What a great book to set a good example about controlling yourself. It’s put in simple words in a fun way that is very entertaining for everyone,
What a great book to set a good example about controlling yourself. It’s put in simple words in a fun way that is very entertaining for everyone,
September 29, 2022
Clark loves his mother’s fresh backed brownies, but after he eats a whole plate of them he learns an important lesson: “When you’ve had your snack, just hold back.”
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