No, I'm a... SHARK!

Name: No, I'm a... SHARK!
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781836001980
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Happy Yak

Series: No, I'm a...

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No, I’m a SHARK! is a laugh‑out‑loud picture book about a child who rejects every grown‑up job suggestion with one emphatic answer: they’re going to be a SHARK.

Description

No, I'm a SHARK! is a simple and silly picture book for anyone who's ever tried to discuss career options with a toddler.When a mum asks her child what he wants to be when he grows up, the answer is clear... a shark! No, I don't want to be a teacher... Nor a firefighter... I'M A SHARK! This sensible vs silly dynamic between adult and child brings humour and is something every parent will be able to relate to. The double gatefold at the end provides an unexpected twist.Playful and imaginative, No, I'm a SHARK! is perfect for anyone with a stubborn and creative toddler in their lives!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836001980

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quarto Publishing PLC

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 28

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