Shark vs. Train

Shark VS. Train! WHO WILL WIN?!

If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, including burping, bowling, Ping Pong, piano playing, pie eating, and many more! Who do YOU think will win, Shark or Train?

[star] "This is a genius concept." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

[star] "Lichtenheld's snarling shark and grimacing train are definitely ready for a fight, and his scenarios gleefully play up the absurdity. The combatants' expressions are priceless when they lose. A glum train in smoky dejection, or a bewildered, crestfallen shark? It's hard to choose; both are winners." -- Kirkus, starred review

Author: Chris Barton
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/01/2010
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316007627
Audience: Ages 4-8


Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Second Place
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Winner
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Winner
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Winner
Award: Beehive Awards - Winner
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/15/2010 pg. 127
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2010
School Library Journal 04/01/2010 pg. 120
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2010
Booklist 04/15/2010 pg. 53
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2010 pg. 85
New York Times Book Review 07/18/2010 pg. 15
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2010 pg. 6
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Superior,Well Above Average
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/08/2010 pg. 31
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2010 pg. 27

About the Author
Chris Barton lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two young sons, who inspired Shark VS. Train while bantering with Daddy.

Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of What Are You So Grumpy About?, What's with This Room? and the New York Times bestseller Duck! Rabbit! He is a creative director at an advertising firm, and lives in Illinois with his wife.