Shelby    by Stacy A. Nyikos & Shawn N. Sisneros Order:  USA  Can Stonehorse, 2006 (2006) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch Shelby is a shy and timid lemon shark. She worries that the other ocean creatures will be afraid of her because of her teeth, so avoids forming friendships. When some fish become caught in a net, a rescue attempt is made by a dolphin and an eel, to no avail. Shelby realizes that she is needed. So, despite her fears, she rises to the occasion by tearing the net with her teeth. She saves the fish and ultimately comes out of her shell. Shelby by Stacy A. Nyikos is a story about overcoming fears. It's told in verse, and there are several places where the rhythm or the rhyme does not work. However, a nice accompaniment to the book is a fact sheet about lemon sharks placed at the end and entitled Shark Bites. Shawn N. Sisneros' illustrations are colorful (especially the psychedelic eel), though at times the reader cannot tell that the story takes place underwater. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews