Shawn loves everything about sharks. He loves their dark, blank eyes and the way they can grab something tasty like a seal in just one bite. He loves sharks so much it’s really all he thinks about, until Monday.

On Monday, Ms. Mitchell tells the class they may each pick one predator’s name out of a bowl, and that is the animal they will learn about. Shawn wants to pick sharks so badly he almost falls out of his chair. But Shawn does not pick sharks.

Sharks is picked by Stacy, his nemesis.

Shawn picks Leopard Seal.

How will he come to terms with this?

This sharp story, paired with debut artist Tracy Subisak’s hilarious and heartfelt illustrations will make readers laugh and possibly rekindle passions of their own.