Status
Available
Local notes
594.56 Wal
Collection
Genres
Publication
Candlewick (1998), 32 pages
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a Giant Octopus and how she searches for a home at the bottom of the ocean, lays her eggs and protects them from predators until they can hatch.
Original language
English
Original publication date
1998
Physical description
32 p.; 10.99 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member acaine1
I liked this book for several reasons. First, I really enjoyed the illustrations. Although basic, they were helpful in learning about a Giant Octopus and how the appear, act, and move throughout the water. For example, on several pages, one can see their long eight tentacles and the many suckers on
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each one. In addition to the illustrations, I also like the how the writer curves his words in order illustrate the motion of the tentacles. I also enjoyed the authors use of descriptive language throughout the text. For example, she uses several smilies in order to describe the actions of the octopus. For example " an octopus sinks like a huge rubber flower". The big idea of this story is to inform all about the life span of a female octopus. Show Less
LibraryThing member vboch1
I liked this book for teaching about octopuses in an elementary school classroom. One reason I liked it is the language throughout this book was descriptive and clear. It included similes such as, "She's huge like a spaceship." This would allow students to connect the size of the octopus to
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something they know is huge. Another reason why I liked the book is because of its writing style. The writing in this book is very engaging because of its detail in explaining everything about the octopus. There are many different descriptions throughout the book, such as, "A mother octopus slides over the seabed. Her body stretches like taffy over the stone. Her skin ripples like seaweed. She's black as the sea kelp. The goggle-eyed octopus feels her way forward." The descriptive words keep the sentences interesting and allows the reader to picture an image in their head. Finally, I liked the book because of the illustrations. There is a great picture on each page that the words describe in detail. One illustration that I thought was great was when the author was explaining how an octopus moves. The illustrator drew 3 pictures to show exactly what it looks like when an octopus moves through the water. The big idea in this book was to inform reader about a giant octopus. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Good for a variety of ages, depending on whether they're reading it with help or independently, and how much they're interested. I learned a few things, including that they are about as clever as cats, and curious." Wonderful pictures, engaging and, in their own way, pretty."
LibraryThing member RaeganZuyus
This book teaches us about a gentle giant female octopus and tells us what they eat, how they survive, and what their life cycle looks like! I really liked the way this book was laid out in story form because I think it made it really engaging and easier to understand! The story form I think made
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it a really fun idea for a read a loud to primary kiddos or good independent reading for intermediate kids! Show Less
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Pages
32