About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses curiosity about misunderstood creatures or shows a growing interest in the secret lives of animals. This poetic nonfiction work moves past the scary Hollywood tropes of sharks to reveal the life of a female Great White as she prepares for the birth of her pups. It is an ideal choice for shifting a child's perspective from fear to respect and wonder. The story highlights themes of resilience and the quiet, solitary strength of a mother in the wild. While it includes realistic depictions of the ocean's food chain, it does so with a scientific and respectful lens suitable for elementary-aged children. Parents will appreciate how it balances facts with lyrical prose, making it a soothing yet educational bedtime read that honors the complexity of the natural world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and realistic. It depicts the predator-prey relationship directly but without gore. A seal is caught and eaten, which is presented as a necessary part of the shark's survival and the nourishment of her unborn pups.
