Chomp: A Shark Romp

by Michael Paul

Dive in to the depths of the ocean to discover different species of sharks in this nonfiction picture book with simple text and illustrations .

Many different kinds of sharks are swimming below the ocean's surface.

Some sharks are gentle, and some sharks are fierce. Some are awake in the day, and some are awake at night. Some eat almost anything, and some are very picky.

You may not be able to visit their watery world, but you can always visit them up close at the aquarium.

Simple text and bold illustrations take young explorers on a deep dive through the ocean full of sharks.

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Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction, Storytime, Animals, Childrens, Science, Nature

40 pages, Hardcover

Published April 16, 2019

About the author

Blessed in finding each other
later in life, Michael and Deb
together have six children and
three grandchildren.
Michael has written numerous
works of fiction and non-fiction.
Encouraged by his loving wife,
only recently has he decided to start
publishing his writing. Influenced
by historic inspirational writers and infused with an autobiographical
interpretation, Michael aspires to renew timeless messages for
today’s reader.
The Visitor is the first volume in a series of eight books which
together make up The Corvus Chronicles.
The Corvus Chronicles follow the struggles between the desires of
the flesh and the pull of the spirit while balancing the discord between
our external and internal selves. Together they form one story on a
journey of Love.

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A look at the multitude and different assortment of sharks that dwell in the seas and oceans across the Earth.

[Ellice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very simple first book about sharks for young readers. The text is simple but demonstrates some differences between different types of sharks. The illustrations are beautiful.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chomp: A Shark Romp by Michael Paul. PICTURE BOOK. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2019. $17. 9781524767020


BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Sharks live in oceans around the world and come in many different shapes and sizes. This simple animal-themed picture book focuses on the differences found in various shark species. Some sharks are shy and some are fierce, some sharks are camouflaged and others literally shine in the dark, etc. Only a small number of sharks are actually highlighted, but the wide variety of sharks is made apparent.

I really liked this book for its clear message and bold illustrations. We are already big shark fans at my house, and the kids very much enjoyed this book. This is not a book that will give you any deep information about sharks, but is a great introductory book that creates more questions for young readers to then explore. This will be a big hit with animal lovers and shark lovers in particular.

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[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have always thought that sharks get a bad rap due to movies and an over exaggeration of their dangers to human. This picture book presents several types of sharks, highlighting 24 different ones on the end papers. It's clear that each one is different, and each double-page shows just that. Some prefer being in groups while others prefer solitude, and some gobble up anything that comes their way while others are picky about their meals. The last two pages show sharks swimming in an aquarium where visitors can see them with only a thick glass separating them from this fascinating species. With the simple text and interesting shapes for the illustrations, this picture book provides a good introduction to sharks. It just might change the minds of some of those who are fearful of them and would have them all killed.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will add this simple, quick read to our shark paired readings. Perfect for preschool or Kinder. At first the kids are disappointed with just illustrations(they love photographs), but they are well done. Full page spreads and large size of book help with large group sharing. Ends with..."Today you can visit sharks up close at the aquarium" I would read this before starting a mini shark research unit with grades K-3. Use the categories the author uses to describe the sharks to generate questions to be answered?

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and informational. Each page gives a feature of something a kind of shark does, then names the species of shark that does that. These come in pairs of opposites, showing that shark species are quite varied in their likes, habitats, and behavior. Simplified illustrations with a signature blank white eye reminded me a bit of layered stencils, with precise shapes of flat (or mostly flat) colors accurately depicting each shark in only its essential elements. My only disappointment is in how abruptly the book ends. I turned the page expecting one more final thought to wrap it all up.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Michael Paul has created a great mentor text for young readers/writers working on nonfiction and informational texts. With sharks as his focus, Paul structures his presentation of the content by pairing two types of shark that have contrasting behaviors. It is a good book for learning the names of sharks though the illustrations are done in a bold graphic style (versus more realistic presentation.) This nonfiction text's topic and presentation will make it attractive to young readers.

[Lynne Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So I am going to start taking the time to write reviews, because it's important to see what the stars are based upon. I gave this four stars because SHARKS. It's simple, giving a bit of information about and identifying a shark by name and a visual on each spread. The art is simple, yet engaging enough. Perfect for little ones who love sharks. So maybe even a five star book if you little one is a little little one who just LOVES sharks.

[Pat · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short first shark book introduces 24 shark species on the end papers and compares them two by two on the inside pages: the whale shark is gentle while the bull shark is fierce, the basking shark is a picky eater while the tiger shark will eat almost anything. All the illustrations are drawn in a simple modern style over a two page spread. This title shows the wide variety of sharks and can be read as a paired reading with a fictional shark story. Suitable for ages two to five.

[Aolund · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bold, attractive illustrations and simple but engaging text introduce different kinds of sharks in a way appropriate for very young audiences. Great opportunities to discuss opposites and compare-contrast are built into this straightforward but exciting read.

Themes: Underwater, Sharks, Animals
Age range: 2-5

[Jannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for the young shark-lover in your life, this simple book features an illustration of a shark with one sentence about it on each spread. Would be a great nonfiction addition to a sharky storytime.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could've done with some backmatter to complement the shark species presented with some more informational text/bibliographies, but gorgeous presentation and well-written text for storytime read-a-louds.

[Kylie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This makes a great first shark book with simple text and stylized art that brings to mind the paper cut illustrations popular during my childhood. The book really does need species information either at the end of the story or on the endpapers.

[Rebecca Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was not quite what I was expecting, but was pretty marvelous. Kids who love sharks will enjoy learning briefly about all the different kinds with cute yet creepy illustrations. The writing style could work for as young as preschool storytime but seems best suited for kindergarten to me.

[Ali Book&Seaglasshunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple b engaging and entertaining picture book introduction to many types of sharks and their similarities and differences. I enjoyed the illustrations which have a flat cut paper feel but lots of varied colors. My kids really loved this book a lot, enough for me to bump it to 5 stars.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't think this book would go over well in storytime, but it actually did. Kids and parents seemed interested in the details about the sharks and also their names. It was a good introduction to the diversity of sharks for a shark storytime.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher and Edelwiess for an advance look. Such a great book, direct and simple with bold illustrations, makes a lot of comparisons about different sharks.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learnt a lot about different kinds of sharks today. And these adorable illustrations are as close as I personally want to get, so I give this non-fiction picture book two sharkfins up.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, appealing introduction to sharks for younger readers.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute illustrations

[Kaitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple text and colorful illustrations make for a great introduction to sharks for preschoolers.

[Kelly]

Cute title, and I think this is an original take on sharks. Not that I've read every shark book, but it introduces a lot of opposites.

[EMMANUEL · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very relatable. I was fortunate to have grown up surrounded by water. This book definitely provides me the reality of what privilege that I “take for granted”.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read at BN storytime in Silverdale, WA.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

A simplostic book about different types of sharks, and some facts about them. My kids found it fascinating and made me read it again immediately.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read that might even work in storytime. I just wish there was an a page where the shark was coming at you, mouth open wide, and you can do "CHOMP!" to the kids. That would make it more fun.

[BiblioBeruthiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this for a very young shark lover! It's so easy to read but has some actual information.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shark lovers will gravitate towards this book about many different types of sharks.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic. Clean and engaging illustrations, simple text. Great for younger shark fans - would be great for a storytime!

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a hit with the preschool classes. I had planned to skip over all the shark names, but the kids were really interested so we read the whole thing.