Mysterious, Marvelous Octopus!

Hardcover

Grades K–3
Ages 5–8

Meet one of Earth’s most incredible ocean animals in this lyrical, whimsical picture book uniquely layered with photographs, rhyming text, and fascinating facts about octopuses.

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.

ISBN 9781426376672 (Hardcover)
Published on Mar 19, 2024
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 48
Dimensions 10-3/4 x 8-7/8
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3

ISBN 9781426376825 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Mar 19, 2024
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 48
Dimensions 10-3/4 x 8-7/8
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3

Paige Towler

PAIGE TOWLER lives in Washington, D.C., where she edits children’s books. Her poetry for children has appeared in anthologies such as Hey, Baby!, The Poetry of US, The Book of Nature Poetry, and more.

Sy Montgomery

Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, author, documentary scriptwriter, and radio commentator who writes for children as well as adults. Among her award-winning books are Journey of the Pink Dolphins, Spell of the Tiger, and Search for the Golden Moon Bear. She has made four trips to Peru and Brazil to study the pink dolphins of the Amazon; and on other expeditions, she was chased by an angry silverback gorilla in Zaire; bitten by a vampire bat in Costa Rica; undressed by an orangutan in Borneo; and hunted by a tiger in India. She also worked in a pit crawling with eighteen thousand snakes in Manitoba; handled a wild tarantula in French Guiana; and swam with piranhas, electric eels, and dolphins in the Amazon. She lives in New Hampshire.

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