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How to Get Your Octopus to School

by Becky Scharnhorst (Author) Jaclyn Sinquett (Illustrator)

How to Get Your Octopus to School
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Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
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"A charming back-to-school book for the nervous octopus in all of us." -- Kirkus reviews

Learn how to get your octopus to school in this hilarious and endearing back-to-school story!

Getting your octopus to school won't be easy. He would much rather stay home with you and play hide-and-seek or dress-up. But you know your octopus will love school if he gives it a chance. And you'll tell him that . . . as soon as you can find him . . .

Reminiscent of If You Take a Mouse to School, get your little one ready for school with this silly and sweet back-to-school story. Perfect for any parent who has struggled to get their child ready for school in the morning! Includes an embellished list of octopus facts in the backmatter.

Praise for How to Get Your Octopus to School:

"A visual treat of a picture book. The octopus serves as a sweet buffer for viewers who are shy about going to school themselves, and older siblings may benefit from a reminder to be patient with little ones who don't know the drill just yet." --BCCB

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The matter-of-fact text will easily pull anyone into this alternate version of the world, where octopuses play with stuffed toys, draw at easels, and hug their humans goodbye. As a bonus, the book does not reference a specific school level, making it accessible for a wide range of young children. A list of octopus facts after the story will help caregivers distinguish between truth and fiction presented in the narrative. A charming back-to-school book for the nervous octopus in all of us.

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Sinquett's illustrations are neatly composed and highly detailed, showing off every stitch of a knit pattern, every vein on a leaf, and every speckle of glitter, while still maintaining a cartoonish, adorable look for the octopus and his burdened but doting pigtailed caretaker. The red-hued octopus' outfits and choice of hiding spots make this a visual treat of a picture book as viewers get to look for the octopus on each page and giggle at his evasion tactics and stylish garb. The octopus serves as a sweet buffer for viewers who are shy about going to school themselves, and older siblings may benefit from a reminder to be patient with little ones who don't know the drill just yet. An engaging list of embellished octopus facts is included at the end. —BCCB
Becky Scharnhorst
Becky Scharnhorst is a children's book author who lives in Wisconsin with her family and quite a few wild animals, only two of which are her kids. When she's not reading or writing, she can be found hiking through the woods, baking something sweet, or thinking happy thoughts. You can visit Becky online at beckyscharnhorst.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @beckyscharn.

Julia Patton is an illustrator originating from the wilderness in Northumberland, UK. She loves illuminating magical stories like this one, and in particular loves drawing silly stinky creatures. When she's not happily scribbling away in her woodshed, you'll find her planting trees and camping with her very own pack of wildlings. You can visit Julia online at juliapatton.co.uk or follow her on Twtitter @julia_patton and on Instagram @julspatton.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593205228
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Flamingo Books
Publication date
May 20, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV002170 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Marine Life
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Schools
Humorous fiction
Octopuses

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