Families who loved Shark and Lobster's Amazing Undersea Adventure by Viviane Schwarz often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is caught in a cycle of what-ifs or is paralyzed by a fear of something that technically cannot happen. While many books address fear of the dark or monsters, this story tackles the absurd logic of anxiety by showing a shark and a lobster who are terrified of encountering tigers at the bottom of the ocean. It is a brilliant tool for externalizing worry and looking at it through a lens of humor and logic. Through energetic, comic-style illustrations, Shark and Lobster attempt to build a fortress to keep out the scary land-predators they have never actually seen. The story normalizes the physical sensations of fear and the way imagination can run wild. It is a perfect choice for children ages 4 to 8 who appreciate slapstick humor and need a gentle way to discuss how even the biggest, toughest-looking creatures can feel small and nervous inside.
