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Behold the Octopus!

Behold the Octopus!

Paperback

Hardcover

About the Book

Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities.

Behold the octopus! This remarkable animal hides beneath the seas, so you may not realize that it is one of the most incredible, talented creatures on our planet.

Fortunately, this nonfiction picture book from an award-winning team reveals the fascinating features of the glorious octopus, such as lights that attract prey, legs that walk on land, and the ability to change color and shape to match their surroundings and even masquerade as other animals.

The sparse, narrative text is perfect for curious picture book readers looking to learn, while sidebars and back matter share additional interesting details.

A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book!
A Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Book
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit
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Praise for Behold the Octopus!

★ "Via stunningly realistic pastel, colored pencil, and airbrush artwork, Gonzalez presents a series of colorful octopus portraits. . . . Slade uses simple, vivid language, supplying single words to observe a particular facet of octopus life. . . Octopus fans will be thrilled . . . and new enthusiasts will find inspiration in this accessible, fact-rich volume."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
 
★  "[An] absolute treat of a nonfiction picture book. . . . Gonzalez’s photorealistic art is breathtaking. . . ."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review

"Accessible and informative. . . . Gonzalez's remarkably large and lifelike illustrations [fill] each page. . . ."—Booklist

"This is a visually stunning nonfiction book that introduces young readers to the short but adventure-filled life of the octopus."—School Library Journal

"An admirable, admiring introduction to an intriguing species."—Kirkus Reviews
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About the Author

Suzanne Slade
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Thomas Gonzalez
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