Tickly Octopus

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Very colourful, a cute and positive story.......2007-07-20

This book is very lively, bright and colourful we got it from the library for my 2 year old son who loves reading and we both liked it so much, I may just order it for him. As children get older, say around 3-5 they will understand the message of the book which is that if we are determined and put effort into a task, we discover that we actually have many more talents than we originally thought. This is told in a very sweet,simple way that young children can relate to and enjoy.

One More Time, Please.......2007-04-20

This is a cute, fun story with bright and colorful illustrations. I just bought this book for my 2 1/2 year old daughter. She really enjoys it, and I enjoy reading it to her - which is a good thing since she always wants me to read it "one more time, please".

Octopus Under the Sea (Hello Reader Science Level 1)

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An Octopus jets under the sea

Octopus Under the Sea (Hello Reader Science Level 1)
Connie Roop , and Peter Roop
Manufacturer: Cartwheel Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0439206359

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This Level 1 Hello Reader! Science title is filled with basic facts and rhyming text. Young readers will learn all about these many-legged sea creatures, such as where they live, what they eat, and what they do to survive.

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An Octopus jets under the sea.......2004-11-07

An easy read for the beginning reader with the illustrations to guide the non-reader along with vivid and detailed illustrations of life under the sea.

The rhyming text is quite amusing that takes the reader on a fast journey along with the Octopus Under The Sea. You can count all eight arms on one page and watch him eat a shrimp and crab on the next. It seems sharks like to eat Octopus but they are able to shoot out water to make their escape. At other times they shoot out black ink, faster than some can blink.

In each illustration the Octopus Under The Sea is a different shaded Octopus. One is set in a grayish tone, another is speckled red and orange with another being green. The shape of them reminds me of a spider walking along with its legs. The places under the sea that an Octopus calls home are caves and holes below the ocean waves.

The illustration of the black ink resembles a charcoal color and it seems like you could touch it and feel the heat. There are ways an Octopus can camouflage in the sea when someone dangerous approaches. The sea life is plentiful with purple starfish, red berries and greenery. It would be nice to know what the names are of these items under the sea because it is worth noting and learning.

Octopus Under The Sea is an enjoyable read for my son who likes to stop and discuss what the Octopus is doing and predict what the next page will have or who will try to eat him. " An Octopus eats, hides, and flees in every one of Earth's blue seas." This would serve as an introductory book on the Octopus and spark the discussion on sea life and how colorful it is down below. My son is very happy to be able to read Octopus Under The Sea on his own and share with his class as a reminder of their class trip.

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My Cousin Has Eight Legs!
Jasper Tomkins
Manufacturer: Sasquatch Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0912365684

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Victor is an eight-legged, multi-talented octopus who climbs out of Puget Sound and onto a passing ferry to befriend a boy eager to learn all the lessons a dexterous octopus can teach. From acclaimed children's author Jasper Tomkins comes this heart-warming and educational tale of interspecies friendship.

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Gorgeous field guide, authoritative

A Guide to Squid, Cuttlefish and Octopuses of Australasia
Mark Norman , and Amanda Reid
Manufacturer: Sea Challengers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Octopuses, Squids, and Cuttlefish (Animals in Order)

ASIN: 0643065776

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This small field guide is one of the best that we have encountered for this group of animals. More than 60 species are described, with at least one color photo for each.

The narrative includes maximum size, brief description, and natural history.

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Gorgeous field guide, authoritative.......2006-03-20

This gorgeous field guide is a compact size, and has lots of photos of squid, cuttlefish and octopuses, plus lots of interesting information. Although it concentrates in the Australia region, many of the species have much wider ranges so it is usefull outside that area as well. The authors are experts on these animals.

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The Octopus (Lighthouse Family)
Cynthia Rylant
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0689862466

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Low tide around the lighthouse means it's time to go exploring. With a packed breakfast and a passion for discovery, the lighthouse children venture out through recently uncovered parts of the ocean and encounter an octopus named Cleo who can change color as quickly as his mood. Cleo has spent his life living in the nooks and crannies of an abandoned ship at the bottom of the ocean. However, during this special day when the tide is low, Cleo is ready to do some exploring on his own and the lighthouse family is there as his guide.

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Preston McDaniels bring the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast into the imagination and hearts of readers.

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Herman the Helper.......2007-06-28

This book was one of my daughter's all time favorites as she was growing up. I've now given it to her to read to her first child, due in November!

Herman the Helper.......2006-12-21

Wonderful book for toddlers. Teaches the pure joy of giving and plants the seed to look for ways of helping others. It is fun interactively - counting, hide & seek Herman, colors & shapes and problem solving.

A Feel Good Book!.......2000-11-27

I was young when I first heard the story of Herman the Helper. I liked the way the pictures and words made me feel so good inside. Although the book was on loan from the library and had to be returned, my persistent parents looked everywhere for the book and finally located it in California. The book made its way back home with them in NY, and I still have it, 20 years later!

This imaginative and colorful story is a children's classic........1999-04-10

Herman the Helper was my favorite book as a little girl, and I was thrilled to find it at Amazon. The illustrations are so colorful and inviting; I used to spend hours with this book. The story is also upbeat and very charming, so if you have kids, or if you still feel like one, you'll love Herman!

I never forgot this book.......1998-12-15

This was a book I had my mother read to me hundreds of times when I was young and 15 years later, I found it again. A classic.

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Learning about the octopus
Octavia And Her Purple Ink Cloud

Octavia And Her Purple Ink Cloud
Donna Rathmell , and Doreen Rathmell Meredith
Manufacturer: Sylvan Dell Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0976494353

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"Octavia and Her Purple Ink Cloud" Octavia Octopus and her sea-animal friends love playing camouflage games to practice how they would hide from a "big, hungry creature." But Octavia just cannot seem to get her colors right when she tries to shoot her purple ink cloud! What will happen when the big, hungry shark shows up looking for his dinner? This creative book introduces basic colors along with the camouflage techniques of various sea animals and is a great introduction to marine biology. In addition, it teaches children that "practice makes perfect." The "For Creative Minds" educational section includes fun facts about octopuses and animal camouflage and protection. It also includes a craft that uses primary colors to help children learn how to blend and combine colors.

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Learning about the octopus.......2007-03-26

Octavia the octopus and her ocean dwelling friends have a favorite game they play about how to protect themselves from enemies. Each of Octavia's friends has a special trick that they perform perfectly every time.

The seahorse hangs onto seaweed and enemies can't see it. The turtle hides in grass. Octavia boasts that she can shoot purple ink, but every time she tries to prove it to her friends, something goes wrong and she ends up with a different color.

Then the real test comes--a shark is tracking Octavia. Will she be able to shoot purple ink when she needs to?

Octavia and Her Purple Ink Cloud is a wonderful book for children ages 4 to 8. It not only teaches different colors, but it also gives facts about how different ocean creatures protect themselves from predators. Both my two- and five-year-olds enjoyed the colorful pictures, and the older one was totally engrossed in the story. My preteen daughter enjoyed the additional facts about octopuses at the end of the book.

Armchair Interview says: Some simple crafts are included that will also help youngsters with colors.

Octavia And Her Purple Ink Cloud.......2006-09-20

This is a charming story about Octavia Octopus and her friends who live in a small, secret cave in a colorful coral reef. They often pass the time practicing "how to hide from a hungry creature."

Her friend Porcupine fish is able to puff up and turn himself into a big prickly ball. Octavia tells him she is able to squirt purple ink as a means of escape. She squirts a cloud to demonstrate this ability, but to her dismay it is yellow.

Sandy Seahorse amuses Octavia when he shows her how he can wrap his tail around part of a plant. He sways with the plant leaves and becomes almost invisible. Again trying to squirt her purple ink, it squirts out orange, she sighs and says, "I guess I'd better practice."

Freddy Flounder changes color and hides on the ocean floor. He has very strange, funny eyes and is able to see in many different directions. Again Octavia unsuccessfully tries to squirt purple ink but it squirts out green.

Greta Sea Turtle, Carolyn Clown Fish, and Polly Parrotfish all demonstrate their survival tactics. Octavia continues to practice to squirt purple ink but consequently she quirts red and blue. After much practice Octavia is finally successful squirting her allusive purple ink just as a very big, very hungry shark approaches. She and her friends are able to hide from the hungry shark and he swims away with an empty belly.

Children as well as parents will learn interesting facts about the unique octopus in the section "Octopus Fun Facts" in the back of the book.

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Octopus and Squid (Undersea Encounters)
Mary Jo Rhodes
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0516253506

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Experience an underwater adventure! From sea dragons to octopuses, from coral reefs to kelp forests, from predators of the sea to animal defenses, the Undersea Encounters series takes young readers to ocean depths like never before. The series has been praised by the National Science Teachers Association for its "fabulous images" and for its potential to "spark a deeper interest in marine science." More than any other series, Undersea Encounters paints a complete and fascinating picture of the marine environment. A natural fit for the 3rd to 5th grade curriculums. Each book has been vetted by a recognized expert in that particular field. Includes quick facts, sidebars, glossary, index, and a bibliography of books and websites for further learning.

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Henry's First Haircut (Oswald (8x8))
Dan Yaccarino
Manufacturer: Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
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ASIN: 0689862571

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Henry has a feather sticking up on his head, but refuses to go to the barber because he thinks it will hurt. After many attempts to push the feather down, Henry finally gives in and agrees to go for his first haircut. With a little courage and the support of his friends Henry quickly finds out that a haircut really is not so bad after all.

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Octopus Protests (Sweet Pickles Series)
Jacquelyn Reinach , Richard Hefter , and Ruth Lerner Perle
Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Co
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ASIN: 0030420466

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This digital document is an article from Catholic Insight, published by Catholic Insight on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 321 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Claude Ryan.(Media watch)(Brief Article)
Publication: Catholic Insight (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Catholic Insight
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Hot singers to watch in 2005.(Cover Story): An article from: Jet

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Hot singers to watch in 2005.(Cover Story): An article from: Jet

Manufacturer: Johnson Publishing Co.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000ALRHW8
Release Date: 2005-07-25

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This digital document is an article from Jet, published by Johnson Publishing Co. on May 23, 2005. The length of the article is 2567 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hot singers to watch in 2005.(Cover Story)
Publication: Jet (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 23, 2005
Publisher: Johnson Publishing Co.
Volume: 107 Issue: 21 Page: 54(7)

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Photojournalism: exhibit gets visceral.(art watch): An article from: Business Mexico

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Photojournalism: exhibit gets visceral.(art watch): An article from: Business Mexico
Emily Hinch
Manufacturer: American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico A.C.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008DZX0Q
Release Date: 2005-07-31

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This digital document is an article from Business Mexico, published by American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico A.C. on August 1, 2003. The length of the article is 528 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Photojournalism: exhibit gets visceral.(art watch)
Author: Emily Hinch
Publication: Business Mexico (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2003
Publisher: American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico A.C.
Volume: 13 Issue: 8 Page: 57(1)

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Your cat's sense of smell: it plays an important role in communication, social behavior, sexual activity and food appreciation.(Physiology): An article from: Cat Watch

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Your cat's sense of smell: it plays an important role in communication, social behavior, sexual activity and food appreciation.(Physiology): An article from: Cat Watch
Karen Commings
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000MV9HT2
Release Date: 2007-01-25

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This digital document is an article from Cat Watch, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1092 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Your cat's sense of smell: it plays an important role in communication, social behavior, sexual activity and food appreciation.(Physiology)
Author: Karen Commings
Publication: Cat Watch (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2006
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Volume: 10 Issue: 11 Page: 12(2)

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