Shark · Anticipation

Meet Ray

Trains hard, hums sea songs, and gives the best fin hugs.

Anticipation — waiting for something — and the what-ifs
Lives in The Waiting Tunnel
Appears in Finley and the Shadow of Fear. His own book comes later in the series.

Ray the friendly gray shark with a leaf crown, grinning

Read it together

A little story about Ray

Ray worries about what’s coming next. A story about a big wait and a small “right now.”

Ray swimming at the entrance of the Waiting Tunnel — Tomorrow is the big swim. Ray waits at the Waiting Tunnel for his friends. He hums a sea song. Hmm-hmm-hmm. Waiting is long.

Ray looking worried — A thought wiggles in. What if I’m late? What if a current comes? What if, what if… Ray’s grin fades. His tummy feels tight.

Ray leaning on a big round stone, grinning — Ray leans on a big round stone. Cool. Smooth. Right here, right now, nothing is wrong. He hums again, grin back. The what-ifs are still there — just smaller.

Your child can answer, point to a picture, or simply keep listening.

For grown-ups

Enjoy imagining together. Your child can choose what the friends notice while waiting.

In the books

Ray appears in Finley and the Shadow of Fear. His own book is still to come.

Connect

If it feels right: “What do you notice around you right now?” It’s okay to just keep reading.

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