The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark cover

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark

Author: Geist, Ken

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 409
Points per Word 0.001222
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

Mama fish sends her three little ones out to find their fortunes in this fishy retelling of the classic "Three Little Pigs." Each builds a house Jim constructs a seaweed hut, Tim a sandcastle, and Kim a sturdy coral home. When the big bad shark arrives, hungry for a snack, only Kim's house can withstand his munching and crunching.

Quick Summary

One look at the bright, cartoonish cover and you know this isn't an ordinary fairy tale. The story follows three little fish Jim, Tim, and Kim as each decides to build a house in the ocean, only to find out which one can survive the big bad shark's hungry grin. It's a fun, sea-themed spin on the three-little-pigs fable, and the rhymes and repetition make it a great early-reader pick for kids who are just starting to read on their own. The shark is more goofy than terrifying, so younger kids can enjoy the mild suspense without getting too scared, while older readers will catch the clever wordplay. If your child loves undersea adventures and laugh-out-loud moments, they'll likely ask to read it again, and fans of "The Pout-Pout Fish" will find a similar playful vibe here.