The reviewer praises 'Shark in the Park' for its engaging interactive elements, vibrant illustrations, and well-flowing rhyming text, making it a delightful and highly recommended book for preschool children.
The reviewer expresses admiration for Nick Sharratt's work, particularly his illustrations, and was initially concerned about his solo efforts. However, 'Shark in the Park' proved to be a success with its interactive cut-outs and dynamic illustrations that capture the excitement of a park visit. The rhyming text is simple but effective, complementing the visual elements well. The book's interactive nature and sense of wonder make it highly recommended for preschool children aged 2 to 4, with older siblings also finding enjoyment in it. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to encourage exploration and creativity.
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The rhyme flows well, the illustrations are fun, the surprises clever. Highly recommended.
Its main focus is on the graphics' side, as it's a picture book with cut outs through which parts of pages can be seen suggesting that a shark, indeed, is roaming through the local park.
Children, even older ones that are the target group for such titles, love interactive picture books: the mystery and then the surprise discovery has a magnetic pull and the way it's done in 'Shark in the Park' is a true delight.