If Sharks Disappeared (If Animals Disappeared) Hardcover – Picture Book, May 23, 2017

Chock-full of playful, fun, and richly-colorful illustrations as vibrant as the ocean itself, "If Sharks Disappeared" is an expertly-paced call to action from debuting author/illustrator Lily Williams. Never tempering her message, Williams does a delightful job of walking the reader through the well-researched reality of what would happen if sharks were removed from the delicate ocean ecosystem. She adeptly places the shark in our evolutionary timeline (spoiler: they've been around a VERY long time) and then proceeds with a cause-and-effect journey that should easily leave your head spinning. Who realized just how important sharks truly are to life on planet Earth?!This is a great book for expanding a child's scientific vocabulary (complete with a Glossary in the back) and for clearly and concisely explaining to everyone the true value of creatures of sea and land, from large to small. There are even some great tips on what you can do today to start turning the tide on shark endangerment. I can't recommend this book enough as a must-have addition to any child's library (and to any personal or public library, as well)!

It's a REALLY AWESOME BOOK! I'm a conservation videographer/educator and I've been diving around the world for nearly 25 years. In my travels, I always keep any eye out for resources to use when I get up on my save the environment/save the sharks pulpit. FINALLY - thanks to Lily's wonderful book - I've found a resource that is entertaining, enlightening, educational, and enjoyable: all wrapped in one pithy package! Don't be misled by the format of this book - while it is obviously perfect for younger readers, even adults and seasoned and salty sea veterans will learn a lot from the information contained within its pages. Clearly written and gorgeously illustrated, this book is a real gem! Now here's my BIG WISH: that, somehow, the e-book version will be interactive and will feel more like Lily's beautiful, award-winning animated short film. Until then, BRAVO, Lily! Can't hardly wait for your next masterpiece! :-)

This book has it all: a great message about caring for our oceans, a positive message about sharks (something I wish I'd read more about as a kid), beautiful and creative illustrations that kids will love, and best of all - scientifically accurate! Well researched and well presented for little kids and big kids - easy to get lost in the pictures for little kids, easy information for bigger kids to latch on to and learn. This book will be the inspiration of future marine biologists. You'll do a service to your kids or classroom if you introduce them to this book!

This book describes the impact on our world if this one species were to become extinct or otherwise disappear. It is told in simple terms and is most appropriate for preschoolers or kindergarteners rather than the age designated by Amazon. Still, there are many adults who don’t “get” this concept because it sounds far fetched. It applies to the largest of animal/fish life as well as to the tiniest. Think “bees” ...

Wonderful book with a valuable message to all ages. The illustrations are marvelous! The information is straight forward and easy to understand. I went straight to the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch list in the authors notes, "how you can help save sharks." I love this book and I have ordered more copies as gifts to new parents and friends interested to our environment and it's sustainably. Creative, thoughtful and important book! Thank you Lily Williams!

This book has a nice message and is good for any kids that are science oriented. I plan to actually use it with my 7t grade students for an ecology unit. It’s a perfect story to help introduce food chains and food webs, predators, apex predators, and how species interact and depend on one another in their habitats.

My nine-year-old grandson received this book as part of his monthly book order and liked it so much he called and read it to me over the phone. It was a quick and easy read for him, maybe a little too much so, but he found it interesting and educational.

Received this book on our Amazon book subscription. My 8 year old really enjoyed the story and allowed us to discuss the importance of each animal.We've found a new love for sharks. My child once afraid, now eager to learn more about sharks.