Shark vs. Train

LITTLE, BROWN Books for Young Readers

Co-created with Sibert Honor winner Chris Barton

So, who's tougher—Shark or Train? It all depends. When trick-or-treating, Shark is the clear winner, thanks to his wicked smile; but, in a marshmallow-roasting contest, Train triumphs by virtue of his built-in, coal-stoked roaster. And on and on it goes, with Shark and Train in one absurd competition after another until they discover that sometimes, nobody wins.

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"This is a genius concept..."

Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Lichtenheld's snarling shark and grimacing train are definitely ready for a fight, and his scenarios gleefully play up the absurdity."

Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"Imaginative and very funny... This inspired pairing, executed with ingenuity and packed with action and humor, is a sure winner."

School Library Journal,
Starred Review

ACCOLADES

  • #1 on Publishers Weekly Best
    Children's Books 2010
  • Kirkus Reviews Best Children's
    Books 2010
  • School Library Journal: Best Picture
    Books of 2010
  • Washington Post: Best of 2010 Books for Young Readers
  • A Junior Library Guild Selection
  • Parents' Choice Awards: Picture Books 2010 Silver Award
  • 2011 Kiddo Award Editorial Pick
  • Children's Book Council: Finalist, 2011 Children's Choice Book Awards
  • Monarch Award 2012 Master List
  • Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2011
  • 2011 Texas 2 x 2 Reading List
  • Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Awards Master List 2011/12
  • 2012-13 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee
  • 2011 Buckeye Children's Book Award Winner K-2
  • Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee 2011
  • Beehive Book Awards/Utah Children's Literature Association 2012 Nominee
  • Indie Booksellers Kids' Next List 2010

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