Shark in the Park by Nick Sharratt 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Shark in the Park!
Shark in the Park on a Windy Day!
Shark in the Park in the Dark!
Oh No! Shark in the Snow!

Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780552579483
Publisher: Picture Corgi / Puffin (Penguin Random House Children's)
Age Range: 3-7 years

Overview:
This four-book paperback collection gathers Nick Sharratt's much-loved Shark in the Park series into one convenient bundle. Aimed at children aged 3 to 7, it follows young Timothy Pope as he scans the horizon with his telescope, convinced a shark fin is lurking nearby. Bold illustrations and a simple peep-through device turn every page into a gentle guessing game, making this a firm favourite for shared reading and bedtime stories.

About the Books:
Across all four titles, Timothy Pope returns with his trusty telescope, spotting shapes that might just be a shark in disguise. In Shark in the Park! he tests his new toy at the local park, unsure whether the triangular shape ahead is really a fin. Shark in the Park on a Windy Day! sends him outdoors on a blustery afternoon, battling a flapping umbrella while keeping watch. Shark in the Park in the Dark! moves into the evening, where ordinary shadows become tantalisingly shark-shaped under the stars, and Oh No! Shark in the Snow! places Timothy in a hushed, snowy scene where falling flakes frame another sighting. Each story shares the same rhythm: bouncy, rhyming text, a single die-cut peephole per spread, and a reveal that's delightfully silly rather than scary. Children quickly learn the pattern and love predicting what Timothy will "spot" next, while the changing seasons keep each instalment fresh. The bright, uncluttered artwork Sharratt is known for holds young listeners' attention, and the interactive holes make this a hands-on reading experience.

Key Benefits:

• Interactive die-cut peepholes build anticipation and prediction skills
• Bouncy, rhyming text supports language development for ages 3-7
• Four distinct settings keep the beloved series feeling fresh
• Bold, uncluttered illustrations suit group story times and read-alouds
• A consistent, lovable character gives children a familiar friend to follow
• Compact paperback format is easy to pack for travel or school bags

About the Author:
Nick Sharratt is a hugely popular British author-illustrator who has created or illustrated well over 250 children's books. He is best known for his long-running collaboration with Jacqueline Wilson, and has also worked with Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Jeremy Strong. In 2006 he was chosen as the official World Book Day illustrator. Sharratt's instantly recognisable, bold graphic style and playful use of flaps and holes have made him a firm favourite with children, parents and teachers, and this series shows that talent at its best.

Why You'll Love This Set:
Four complete Timothy Pope adventures arrive in one great-value paperback set, giving fans instant access to every seasonal shark "sighting". The peephole gimmick never gets old, and the compact size travels easily.

Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; books are supplied as the current UK edition with UK ISBN.