Smart About Sharks

It s time to learn about the sea s most feared (and most misunderstood) residents: sharks!Owen Davey returns to nonfiction to explain the mysteries of those denizens of the deep. Some deadly, some not-so-deadly, and almost all just generally misunderstood. Exciting and detailed illustrations fill the page and educate young readers about these thrilling residents of the sea! Delivering information with the same whimsical text and brash illustration that saw his previous book win the affection of the "Wall Street Journal," "Smart About Sharks "is sure to have teeth!Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working out of Leicester, United Kingdom. He graduated with a First Class BA in Illustration from Falmouth University. Davey's work has been published in every continent (except Antarctica), including picture books in the United Kingdom, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China, and Korea. He has worked for some impressive clients, including the "New York Times," Microsoft, and Orange. This is his first book about sharks."

“PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS BY OWEN DAVEY On Owen's previous book in the series, Mad About Monkeys , an ALSC Notable Children's Book Tackling a topic as general as monkeys is a tall order for a picture book, but this one succeeds admirably. [...] Davey keeps things lively by relating specific traits of various monkey species [...] and these serve not only to pique readers' curiosity, but also to highlight the primates' diversity. The design of the book is stellar, interweaving text and stylized-but-accurate illustrations into a vibrant, cohesive whole that stands out for its appeal and clarity. A vast amount of information on monkeys is expertly delivered in both text and image without patronizing either readers or monkeys--a delight. --Kirkus, Starred Review A semi-irreverent tone and stylish images combine to create an arresting and informative guide to simian nature. --Publishers Weekly Full of bared fangs, long tails and witty descriptions, this elegant book is likely to commend itself even to readers a good deal older than those for whom it is designed. --Wall Street Journal Davey's striking illustrations and bold graphic design are the highlights of this compendium of facts about monkeys. He deftly draws on their varied and unusual physical features to produce eye-catching images that will attract browsers. --School Library Journal Owen Davey presents a stunning and richly informative primer on these marvelous primates. [...] With art that calls to mind Charley Harper and the golden age of mid-century children's book illustration, Davey explores the glorious diversity of these weird and wonderful creatures, their sophisticated social life, and their elaborate communication style [...] --Brain Pickings This nonfiction picture book colorfully and innovatively educates readers about various types of monkeys from around the world without being pedantic. Jazzy illustrations resembling a graphic arts styled poster accurately depict several species of monkeys. [...] helpful examples, guiding illustrations, and comical phrases like "'But why such colorful bums?' I hear you ask" will leave readers feeling like they are on a lively safari. --OmniLibros On Owen Davey's children's book, Night Knight : "An outstanding picture book." --The Guardian "Davey, a British illustrator, uses a striking palette of ocher, orange and cinnamon in this delightful debut, which recreates the imaginative pre-bedtime rituals of the aspiring titular knight. Simple, sweet and bound to induce sleep." --The New York Times Davey creates a visually striking celebration of the last imaginative hurrah before bedtime. --Publisher's Weekly Every spread of this visually stunning British import is suitable for framing. Hip, stylized, beautifully composed cut-paper collages evoke the rich ornamentation of any self-respecting medieval fantasy, all saturated in a warm palette of deep gold, burgundy, rusts and oranges on what looks like handmade paper...A visual feast for very youngest fans of knights and castles. --Kirkus On Davey's previous book, Laika: "Owen's trademark folky style makes his wordless books just as appealing to adults as they are to children, allowing him to bridge gaps between audiences in the most effortless of ways." --It's Nice That”

Presenting an ever-popular topic with children in a brilliantly appealing and gender neutral way, this fantastic, high quality illustrated book is fascinating and attractive. Book Trust

Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working out of Leicester, UK. He graduated with a First Class BA in Illustration from Falmouth University. Davey's work has been published in every continent (except Antarctica), including picture books in the UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China & Korea. He has worked for some impressive clients, including the New York Times, Microsoft and Orange. This is his first book about sharks.

DID YOU KNOW THAT... ...sharks can detect electrical currents from other creatures? Or that some are covered in little tassels? Sharks are pretty incredible - some can even walk out of the water! In this immersive book from the creator of the bestselling Mad About Monkeys , you are sure to discover new and fascinating facts about these wonderful fish.

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