Octopus' Den - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (Mini book) [Hardcover]

Deirdre Langeland (Author), Steven James Petruccio (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 1997 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Smithsonian Oceanic Collection

Octopus escapes from a moray eel but more trouble lies ahead: Octopus' den has been stolen by another octopus! Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Octopus' Den is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations.



Book Features:
- An informative storyline and colorful illustrations
- 32 pages
- Appropriate for ages: 3-9
- Mini book dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 inches

Editorial Reviews

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Attractive book --Science and Film

About the Author

Born in Senegal, Africa, and raised in Texas, Deirdre Langeland's interest in writing began at an early age. Her first book, self-illustrated in crayon, was a great hit with her first-grade classmates. She has always enjoyed learning about animals, and Octopus' Den offered a great opportunity to get to know the exciting and mysterious world of the octopus. A graduate of Middlebury College, Deirdre works in children's book publishing. Octopus' Den is her first published children's book. She currently lives in New York City, NY.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Soundprint; Min edition (September 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568994745
• ISBN-13: 978-1568994741
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #833,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Octopus, June 3, 2011

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This review is from: Octopus' Den - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (Mini book) (Hardcover)

This book is so fun! It's a sweet story about a day in the life of an octopus. It's educational, informative and engaging. The only downfall is that the book is really tiny but the pictures are great!

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent & informative, January 23, 2008

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Susan La Pittus "Squidlings Gran'ma" (Huntington Beach CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Octopus' Den - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (Hardcover)

This is a beautiffuly illustrated book, small enough for a child to carry around and my "squidling" does. Very factual.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Hit!, June 7, 2002

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Ann Ueda - See all my reviews

This review is from: Octopus' Den - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book (with audiobook cassette) (Hardcover)

OK--let me admit right away that I'm not a "kid," I'm in my late 30s.

While this book wasn't published for my demographic group, I still LOVED it! The storyline is simple but interesting, and everyone will pick up new facts about the octopus. I've been studying octopuses (the correct pluralization) for several years now, and even I learned new things! And the illustrations are gorgeous, truly capturing the beauty of the deep seas and the wonderful patterns and tones of the octopus. The only drawback to this book is that it's so small!

If you get a chance, buy the book in the "special edition" that comes with its own stuffed octopus!

This is a definite hit for kids of any age and a great way to introduce a wonderfully smart and interesting animal to people who otherwise would completely ignored it.