Author: Elaine Pease
Illustrator: Kerry Lee MacLean and Natalie PeaseReading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Peasepod Books; 1st edition (April 30, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0970227515
ISBN-13: 978-0970227515
Book description: Meet Hammy, a big, food loving hammerhead shark who needs a friend, in this light-hearted and funny tale. The other hammeheads bully him. He tries to fit in with a band of hammerheads called Swimmy Buffet and The Coral Waver Band, a "watered-down" version of the Jimmy Buffet band. Hammy finally learns something special when a little sea urchin tries hard to be his friend; good friends come in all sizes!
Book review: What a unique story! I was intrigued by each twist and turn of the tale...a totally creative plot that far out distances many of the books that cross my desk. See how Hammy learns to be a good friend. What I really liked was the shark's conscience and his change of heart. I think any kiddo reading this will identify with the characters and incorporate the lesson into his/her life simply by being a little more open-minded when it comes to making a new friend. Loved the originality...and Gloompa is adorable! (A great plus is the material at the back of the book that parents and teachers can use for added fun for the kiddos.)
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