WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Two great books on octopuses!
ABOUT THE BOOK
This playful book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet.
With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures—with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities.
Inside, find lyrical poetry paired with informational sidebars—perfect for a charming bedtime read or for pouring over for in-depth octopus info. Gorgeous photos of real octopuses give kids an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the sensational cephalopods—from the utterly adorable Dumbo octopus to the stunning blue-ringed octopus—and their incredible habitats and body parts.
REVIEW
Gorgeous photographs combined with poetic text make for an exceptional nonfiction picture book. Sy Montgomery's catchy introduction presents readers with intriguing information about octopuses that is bound to make them want to learn more. 2000 suckers (like fingers), shape and color changing, and intelligence all make octopuses a fascinating animal. Fun fonts, poetic text, and beautifully designed spreads make for an amazing read for young or old. Sidebars provide additional tidbits of information about how octopuses live, eat, and defend themselves. The poetry makes for an engaging introduction while the sidebars add details for a more in-depth exploration of the topic. The back matter includes identification of each of the octopuses shown in the book as well as a glossary and photo credits. A wonderful introduction to an amazing animal and it's unique characteristics.
ABOUT THE BOOK
REVIEW
Octopuses are remarkably fascinating animals. In The Incredible Octopus, the author, a marine biologist, shares with readers many interesting facts about octopuses (not octopi). Facts such as the name coming from the Greet word meaning "eight feet", octopuses living around Antarctica, and octopuses having blue blood. Using text, stunning photographs, diagrams, charts, and maps, Spencer includes all kinds of great pieces of information. Animal-loving children, as well as adults, are bound to find the book enthralling. The books design works beautifully, presenting lots of information without being overwhelming. Information including the animal family that octopuses are a part of and what makes them similar too and different from their relatives. The organization of the book makes it easy to find the information you are most interesting in reading. The inclusion of stories about octopus escapees and interviews with scientists who study octopuses increases the books value. All in all, the book provides a glimpse into science in action while sharing loads of interesting facts about octopuses in an appealing and useful way.
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