Gentle Giant Octopus
By Karen Wallace
Illustrated by Mike Bostock
By Karen Wallace
Illustrated by Mike Bostock
Part of Read and Wonder
Category: Children's Nonfiction
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$8.99
Apr 01, 2002 | ISBN 9780763617301 | 4-8 years
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Praise
A wonderful tie-in to nature or science units about the sea and its inhabitants.
—School Library Journal
In a picture-book format, this science book presents information on the giant octopus . . . The bold, bright watercolor illustrations help the odd-looking creature become more accessible to young audiences, making this excellent for reading aloud in a classroom setting.
—Booklist
Brief text and watercolor paintings describe how a female giant octopus moves, protects herself, and lays her eggs . . . With its striking artwork, it will make an enticing read-aloud for children interested in this fascinating sea creature.
—School Library Journal
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