Shark at Sister Tea

In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party.

Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their garden by the sea.

When the girls are joined by a surprise guest -- an odd-looking fisherman who wolfs down their cake -- they quickly realize something is not quite right. Is that a silver fin on the fisherman's neck, beneath his bib? And are those double rows of sharp, sharp teeth in his mouth? 

This fishy guest -- is he... he must be... a shark!!

Join this unstoppable sister duo as they summon all their strength and cleverness -- and a little bit of Flora's unique magic -- to vanquish the shark... all before Mama and Papa get home."Gentle but fierce—an empowering tale of sibling adventures and care." —Kirkus Reviews

"It’s a shark-in-sheep’s-clothing story that celebrates childhood courage and resourcefulness as well as siblings’ sacred bond." —Publishers Weekly

"Joosse’s wonderfully imaginative narrative....evoke[s] themes of courage, humor, and sisterly love. Perfect for developing readers seeking a story that effortlessly blends words with watercolor." —Booklist

"The story flirts with dangerous scenarios but doesn’t dwell on any lessons, instead focusing on the strength of sibling bonds and teamwork." —The Horn BookBarbara Joosse is the author of many acclaimed books for children, including Mama, Do You Love Me?, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee; Roawr!, illustrated by Jan Jutte; and Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks, illustrated by Rick Chrustowski. She lives with her family in Wisconsin.

Sergio Ruzzier is a two-time Geisel Honor–winning picture book author and illustrator. He has written and illustrated many picture books, including Fox and Chick: The Party, a 2019 Geisel Honor Book; Fish and Wave, a 2023 Geisel Honor Book; Two Mice; and more. He was a recipient of the 2011 Sendak Fellowship. His work has won many awards, including the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal for The Room of Wonders and This Is Not a Picture Book!