I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "I'm a GIANT squid and I'm BIG..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS–A lighthearted, clever story presented in an oversize, colorful package. A bright blue giant squid cruises through the ocean, proudly noting that he is bigger than all the creatures he encounters. From shrimp to shark, he repeats his refrain, I'm bigger than…, sounding remarkably similar to a three-year-old cheerfully cataloging his world. Briefly dismayed when swallowed by a voracious whale (who has also swallowed up everyone else whole including the shark), the squid rallies by noting, I'm the biggest thing in this whale! This buoyant tale, filled with nonthreatening cartoonish denizens of the deep blue (and turquoise and green) sea, makes no effort to be realistic or educational but just simple fun, which is its charm. (Note the squid on the back cover proudly stating that he is bigger than the bar code.) Bathtub stickers of all the creatures in the story with a warning label about choking hazards for the under-three set are included–a curious marketing decision since that seems the age of at least half the intended readership.–Susan Moorhead, New Rochelle Public Library, NY
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A lighthearted, clever story presented in an oversize, colorful package. -- School Library Journal, starred review

Waves of exuberance flow out of this crowd- pleaser...gatefold and a page of stickers further enhance this whale of a debut. -- Kirkus, starred review

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dial (May 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803731922
• ISBN-13: 978-0803731929
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 11.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kids Loved This Book!, May 10, 2007

By	Bettiann Young (Haddonfield, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

My four and six year old children loved this book! They laughed out loud as each page was turned. The drawings are simple, clear and colorful with happy, friendly sea creatures. The giant squid is a likable character who is proud to be the biggest thing in the ocean. When the unexpected happens, it goes with the flow and makes the best of its new situation. The bonus bathtub clings were also a huge hit with my kids. They have them all over the tub and are now creating their own versions of this wonderful story. This new author /illustrator is talented and one I want to watch!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, May 23, 2007

By	Deanne Carr - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a teacher and a mother of three young children (a 4 yr old girl and twin 3 yr old boys). My three loved this book and had me read it over and over again. They laugh out loud each time we read it. I can even see it being used in the classroom - having young children write their own book and being, "The biggest thing in their world". I loved this author's concept and hope he has many more to come.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Biggest Thing in Our Library!, April 30, 2008

By	Xanadu (Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This is a daily read for my 2 and 5 year-old boys. "Big in the Ocean", as my little guy calls it, is a wonderful book: a simple but compelling story, a great lesson, lots of little creatures to count, and good practice for beginning readers. Both boys adore the book, and the 5 year-old oftens reads it to his brother. Together they count shrimp, clams and fish, whisper when the shark appears, and giggle with glee at the end. They love it so much, I'm buying another copy for their school!

The clings look like fun, but would probably end up in the 2 YO's mouth, so I'll hold off using for a year.