Gentle Giant Octopus: Read and Wonder
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Discover the mysterious, magnificent octopus! Follow a goggle-eyed octopus as she jets through the shadows, tentacles flying behind her. Finally she finds a well-hidden den in which to lay her eggs, which will dangle from the roof like grapes on a string. In silky verse, Karen Wallace explores the mysterious world of the octopus, while Mike Bostock’s flowing illustrations bring that world vividly to life. Back matter includes an afterword, resources for further information, a glossary, and an index. Review: Beautiful illustrations - Great book illustrations! Review: really nice story - The california aquariums giant octopus and his keepers almost daily surprise as to what the octopus would do next....a fun read if you like to know more about these very intelligent creatures.
| Best Sellers Rank | #361,418 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #577 in Children's Environment & Ecology Books (Books) #713 in Children's Marine Life Books #942 in Children's Zoology Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews |
L**Y
Beautiful illustrations
Great book illustrations!
P**T
really nice story
The california aquariums giant octopus and his keepers almost daily surprise as to what the octopus would do next....a fun read if you like to know more about these very intelligent creatures.
R**E
Informative, enjoyable book
Both my 4 year old grand daughters loves this book. Great book to read to children. They got a greater appreciation, respect and understanding of sea life. I'll be getting the other books written by this author.
G**R
Kids like this book.
My grandson loves to read about Octopis and he really enjoyed this book.
R**N
Beautiful illustrations + Exciting Information=Loving Octopuses
Exciting pictures and information even dad didn’t know! Excellent time to enjoy a very exciting and smart animal.
S**E
Great book
Wonderful educational story with absolutely beautiful illustrations. This whole series is wonderful (as many as I've read anyway).
B**Y
Great pictures for the little one.
Cute book for a kid who is into Octopi.
D**L
Great book
I got this book for my 5 year old grandson and he absolutely loves it. It has great facts and pictures and he looks at every time he comes to our house.
A**.
Beautiful book
Beautiful artwork. Educational and fun. My 3 year old is obsessed with Octopuses and really enjoys this book.
A**R
Good condition for an ex library book
Really love these books on the nature series.
C**T
Atmospheric storybook
Very well presented story of the octopus, with atmospheric illustrations
T**K
Great book!
Great informative book. Illustrations are beautiful. My 2.5 and 4.5 year old love it!
A**0
Great pics and story.
Cute book!
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