Children's Nonfiction Marine Life
What About an Octopus?
A Fact-Filled Underwater Adventure
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2024
- Category
- Marine Life, Zoology, Environmental Science & Ecosystems
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 12
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771475716
- Publish Date
- Aug 2024
- List Price
- $21.95
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Description
On a visit to the ocean, a curious little girl goes searching for a seashell and meets a new eight-armed friend
While at the ocean, a curious young girl goes searching for a seashell and finds an octopus friend instead. The encounter turns into an afternoon full of play and discovery. From eating, to napping, to playing, octopuses are just like us … aren’t they? Well, maybe not quite …
For instance, when you spot an octopus, you might be tempted to shake its hand. Please don’t! A friendly wave is just fine. A sidebar explains that all octopuses have eight arms, and some can even detach an arm to escape when trapped or threatened. (Don’t worry—the arm will grow back!)
Throughout this underwater adventure, fun-to-read sidebars add context by describing a variety of fascinating facts about octopuses, while colorful, movement-filled illustrations perfectly capture the charm and gentle humor of this informational picture book.
About the authors
DEBORAH KERBEL a écrit des livres pour les jeunes adultes, les préadolescents et les lecteurs débutants. Ses romans ont été présélectionnés pour les Prix littéraires du Gouverneur général, le prix du livre de l’année pour les jeunes adultes de l’Association canadienne des bibliothèques et le Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award. Elle vit à Toronto avec son mari, ses deux adolescents et Freddie, leur chien adopté.
DEBORAH KERBEL was born in London, England, and now lives in Thornhill, Ontario with her husband, son and daughter, and a rescue dog named Freddie. Deborah has written a number of picture books, and is the author of four young adult and two middle-grade novels, including My Deal with the Universe. Her books have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association’s YA Book Award, and many readers’ choice awards. Visit her online at www.deborahkerbel.com.
Born in Hong Kong, Dawn Lo is an illustrator currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Her work has appeared in the picture books Snow Song and The Rainbow Garden Is My Friend, as well as in stationery, greeting cards, public art installations, murals and more! Dawn aims to create works that are high-spirited and whimsical while retaining a certain degree of simplicity and humor. Most of her work is inspired by little everyday moments and personal multicultural experiences. When she is not drawing at her home studio, she works at the public library where she can surround herself with more books.
Editorial Reviews
"There are two books in one in this fun, attractive introduction to octopuses ... An enjoyable addition to early science collections."
Booklist
"A delightful, beautifully illustrated, and whimsical story about friendship beneath the sea."
Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
"Strongly recommend."
Canadian Review of Materials
"Enthralling fare for budding naturalists."
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