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Behold the Octopus!

Contributor(s): Slade, Suzanne (Author), Gonzalez, Thomas (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781682633120

Publisher: Peachtree Publishers

Hardcover
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Pub Date: April 11, 2023

Dewey: 594.56

LCCN: 2022044098

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 05 to 08

Physical Info: 0.40" H x 9.70" L x 11.20" W ( 1.00 lbs) 32 pages

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

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

Review Quotes: ★ "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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