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"Montgomery's expertise and the gorgeous illustrations make this a fine purchase for libraries serving early elementary students." -School Library Journal
"The mixed-media illustrations make good use of dynamic spreads, color, and texture-perfect for a book on a master of camouflage. Montgomery seamlessly incorporates interesting facts about octopuses into the…
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This picture book tells the true story of an octopus’s escape from a New Zealand aquarium in 2016. Inky made his way through a drainpipe and returned to the Pacific Ocean. I love how the author, Sy Montgomery, frames the story, highlighting that octopuses are natural explorers.
The narrative incorporates many of the octopus's unique superpowers, like their ability to change color, texture, and shape. I loved how this book celebrates the joy of discovery and the importance of curiosity. In the endnote, the author connects with the young readers by saying, “Both of you (meaning the octopus and the…
From Isabelle's list on stop eating octopus salad.
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