Walter the Whale Shark

And His Teeny Tiny Teeth

Katrine Crow, Hazel Quintanilla (Illustrator), Flowerpot Press (JUL 7) Hardcover $16.99 (32pp), 978-1-4867-1809-2

Though Walter was eager for his first day of school, it goes awry: Walter notices that his whale shark teeth are much smaller than his classmates’ huge, great white shark teeth. Underwater illustrations with lots of toothy smiles and aquatic friends add a touch of humor to this singular spin on schoolyard drama. It’s a heartfelt story for calming first day jitters and promoting confidence and individuality, as Walter learns a valuable lesson about fitting in and standing out.