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School Library Journal - 06/01/2016 Gr 1–3—Octopuses of all sizes dwell in this simple but enjoyable counting book. Besides having eight arms and three hearts, octopuses also have intelligence, blue blood, and the fascinating ability to camouflage. Combining simple counting rhymes ("Six strong arms can help them grab/shrimp, lobster, fish, and crab") and brief paragraphs expanding on different subjects ("Octopuses catch prey with six of their eight arms"), this colorful work is valuable as a read-aloud and for information-seeking youngsters. Muted watercolors emphasize the incredible movement and color of octopuses, and highlighting numbers in bold helps to reinforce the counting exercise. Illustrations one through nine depict the giant Pacific octopus. Following the 10th entry, an additional nine other species, each with its own page, are introduced ("Here are ten that you might meet…"). The information presented (behavior, biology, lifespan, and habitat) is well rounded; however, the octopuses' three hearts are mentioned and described, but their purpose and function are not explained. Several simple craft projects (toilet paper-roll octopus, octopus-themed snacks) are offered. VERDICT Useful for introductory science programs featuring this less-well-understood sea dweller.—Eva Elisabeth VonAncken, formerly at Trinity-Pawling School, Pawling, NY - Copyright 2016 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

Booklist - 07/01/2016 Introducing octopuses, this lively book opens its first 10 double-page spreads with rhymed couplets featuring the numbers from 1 to 10. Each couplet is accompanied by a paragraph of related information in smaller print. Kids may be surprised to learn that octopuses have three hearts or that they use two of their “legs” for pushing off and three of their “arms” walking and catching prey. Octopus fans will want to celebrate on October 8, World Octopus Day. The tenth verse leads off the volume’s second section, introducing 10 different species, one per page. With the look of cut-paper collage, the digital pictures are varied, colorful, and often striking. Large scenes featuring the giant Pacific octopus demonstrate concepts in the first half of the book, while in the second half, the illustrations show how different octopuses can be in size, shape, and coloration. The last double-page spread features illustrated directions for making four simple octopus crafts and treats. An attractive introduction to these fascinating creatures. - Copyright 2016 Booklist.

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