Swish, Swish, Swish go the fish! This original, whimsical, rhyming picture book is a beautifully created story of responsibility and love, and includes interesting octopus facts. Nicky has a chore to do. Something happens because of Nicky’s love.
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Christensen's engaging words in "Nicky's Nocturnal Octopus" could have been spoken by young Nicky himself. Children will like reading the clever turns of rhyme, which include just enough "tough" words to also make this a good learning experience. This fanciful story holds a surprise that will be fun for adults to read along with their children and will perhaps remind them of their own secret "friends" from their youth.
DiLeo's watercolors are both naturalistic and whimsical - a nice combination and perfect companion to this story. There's good reason to look at the images again and again, as there's a lot going on in them that may not be apparent the first time through.
I can imagine many further adventures for Nicky and his octopus! --Tina Field Howe - Author
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Ginny Christensen was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She currently lives in Fresno, California.
Nicky's Nocturnal Octopus was written for her son when he was young. Inspiration for the story came from the hours of enjoyment she derived from watching the antics of her own beautiful salt water fish in the many aquariums she's had.
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Ginny Christensen is a native Californian, mother of two, and currently resides in Central California. She divides her time between being a wife (of 32 years), mother (which includes taxi service for her 11 yr. old daughter), working at a law firm, fundraising for the American Cancer Society and several other worthwhile causes. She and her family have been fortunate enough to have traveled most of the world, giving her first-hand knowledge for some of the settings in her romance novels, which she hopes will be published soon. To find out more about Ginny and her works, visit her website: www.ginnymchristensen.com
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Author Ginny Christensen has been writing for as long as she can remember. Nicky's Nocturnal Octopus is the first of her children's rhyming stories to be published, soon to be followed by several of her other works. Ginny resides in Fresno, California with her husband and two children. As a family, they have traveled all over the world. She is currently working on the first of her novels, In Search Of, due to be out at the end of 2009.
Illustrator Sandy DiLeo is a woman of many talents: a musician, composer, teacher, artist, and now illustrator. She also performs in a rock band with her husband. She currently resides in Foresthill, California with her husband and two children. COPY OF SYNOPSIS: "Swish, swish, swish go the fish. Nicky has a chore to do. It is his responsibility to take care of the fish in the aquarium. He loves them all because they are so beautiful and unique in their own ways. There is one that is very special, because he is so different. A surprise ending awaits you, along with interesting octopus facts." I'm going to be a bit knit-picky here for a moment, and forgive me, as I do this with all children's books. The boy, Nicky, wakes up to find his octopus from his tank on the couch, eating chips and drinking a Coke. I think the author could have presented a great opportunity by having the boy bring the octopus cheese and crackers, fruit, and juice to instill healthy eating habits with children, showing the octopus better options. I also, whenever possible, try to leave out brand names, so maybe to change Coke to soda instead. Lastly, the book seemed to lack closure for me. I would have liked to have seen the boy awake the next morning with the octopus in his tank and maybe winking at him to keep the secret between them, or something to that effect, then keep the last line as she has it. In saying that, this was a delightful story. The illustrations are just glorious, capturing the attention and drawing you in. The story itself invokes the creativity and imagination we all felt as children, making you recall the humorous and crazy thought process we all had once upon a time. I absolutely love that this story is told in a poetic rhyme format. Nicky's Nocturnal Octopus is a charming and wonderful read for kids of all ages. Kelly Moran Author and Reviewer
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This review is from: NICKY'S NOCTURNAL OCTOPUS (Paperback)
What a charming and endearing tale of a little boy and his special friend ...
This is the kind of book that your little one will want to read again and again. The story is so engaging and the illustrations are simply beautiful... I especially liked the learning aspect of the book and even learned a few things myself from the educational facts in the back of the book...
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Nicky loves taking care of the fish in his father's aquarium. He knows each type of fish by heart, and makes sure that they all get enough to eat and the water temperature is just right for them. His favorite sea creature is of course, the octopus, with his many legs. He makes sure to give the octopus special treats.
Then one night, after Nicky awakens to a startling noise coming from outside his bedroom, he makes an amazing discovery about his favorite animal.... Nicky's Nocturnal Octopus is a fantastic book that will entertain both adults and kids alike. Written in verse form and fully illustrated, it will keep children interested in learning about the sea and what creatures can be found there. The additional information at the end of the book about Octopuses also makes it an educational resource for children. This book is a definite must-have in your children's library Raymond Teodo, Reviewer Mind Fog Reviews
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