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    Amazing Octopus

    Creature from an unknown world

    Part of Amazing Ocean

    Author Michael Stavaric
    Illustrated by Michele Ganser
    Translated by Oliver Latsch
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    Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
    $27.00 US
    | $36.00 CAN
    Pushkin Press | Pushkin Children's Books
    On sale Mar 12, 2024 | 144 Pages | 9781782694243
    Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
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    Perfect for fans of Remarkably Bright Creatures, now a Netflix film!

    Dive beneath the waves and explore the incredible world of the octopus with this interactive marine-life guide.

    Octopuses are among the most ancient and intelligent creatures on our planet—true aliens whose real-life abilities defy our wildest imaginations.

    In this fascinating fact-filled book, dynamic duo Michael Stavarič and Michèle Ganser take readers on a deep-sea expedition to uncover the secrets of the abyss.

    • Evolutionary Mysteries: How did octopuses and humans evolve so differently?
    • Scientific Discovery: What exactly are cephalopods—and why do they have such a funny name?
    • Interactive Exploration: This isn't just a book to read; it’s a book to do! Throughout its pages are interactive elements, from search-and-find spreads with hidden pictures to quizzes and intricate illustrations to bring to life with your own colors.

    Combining stunningly original pen-and-ink artwork with the thrill of scientific discovery, Amazing Octopus is as beautiful as it is educational. This deluxe gift for curious minds features a premium paper-over-board cover accented with bright gold foil, housing a world of sophisticated black-and-white and sepia illustrations.

    Vibrant, witty, and insightful, Amazing Octopus provides the ultimate deep dive for curious young explorers and is the perfect gift for sea-creature lovers of all ages.
    “A beautifully illustrated dopamine hit of octopus facts… The point that the depths of the ocean still remain as unknown as outer space is made gorgeously throughout the book by Michèle Ganser’s star-spangled, otherworldly illustrations. Dive in and be amazed.” — The Times, Children’s Book of the Week (UK)

    "This book not only is beautiful, but, when you read it, you will realize that the octopus, the Amazing Octopus, is also a thing of beauty. Anyone who reads this book will certainly want to learn more about this fascinating, and amazing, sea creature." - Children's Literature
    Michael Stavarič was born in Brno in 1972 and works in Vienna as a freelance writer, translator and lecturer. He has received numerous scholarships and awards, including: LeseLenz Prize for Young Literature, Adelbert Chamisso Prize, Austrian State Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature, Children's Book Prize of the City of Vienna, German Design Award, Wartholz Literature Prize and Hohenems Literature Prize.

    Michèle Ganser was born in Aachen in 1995 and studied Communication Design in Aachen and Mainz. She is particularly fascinated by space, the stars and the different planets. In her illustrations, she combines exciting topics in an unusual way and thus creates completely new worlds. In her free time she likes to read - preferably science fiction novels.
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    Perfect for fans of Remarkably Bright Creatures, now a Netflix film!

    Dive beneath the waves and explore the incredible world of the octopus with this interactive marine-life guide.

    Octopuses are among the most ancient and intelligent creatures on our planet—true aliens whose real-life abilities defy our wildest imaginations.

    In this fascinating fact-filled book, dynamic duo Michael Stavarič and Michèle Ganser take readers on a deep-sea expedition to uncover the secrets of the abyss.

    • Evolutionary Mysteries: How did octopuses and humans evolve so differently?
    • Scientific Discovery: What exactly are cephalopods—and why do they have such a funny name?
    • Interactive Exploration: This isn't just a book to read; it’s a book to do! Throughout its pages are interactive elements, from search-and-find spreads with hidden pictures to quizzes and intricate illustrations to bring to life with your own colors.

    Combining stunningly original pen-and-ink artwork with the thrill of scientific discovery, Amazing Octopus is as beautiful as it is educational. This deluxe gift for curious minds features a premium paper-over-board cover accented with bright gold foil, housing a world of sophisticated black-and-white and sepia illustrations.

    Vibrant, witty, and insightful, Amazing Octopus provides the ultimate deep dive for curious young explorers and is the perfect gift for sea-creature lovers of all ages.

    Reviews

    “A beautifully illustrated dopamine hit of octopus facts… The point that the depths of the ocean still remain as unknown as outer space is made gorgeously throughout the book by Michèle Ganser’s star-spangled, otherworldly illustrations. Dive in and be amazed.” — The Times, Children’s Book of the Week (UK)

    "This book not only is beautiful, but, when you read it, you will realize that the octopus, the Amazing Octopus, is also a thing of beauty. Anyone who reads this book will certainly want to learn more about this fascinating, and amazing, sea creature." - Children's Literature

    Author

    Michael Stavarič was born in Brno in 1972 and works in Vienna as a freelance writer, translator and lecturer. He has received numerous scholarships and awards, including: LeseLenz Prize for Young Literature, Adelbert Chamisso Prize, Austrian State Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature, Children's Book Prize of the City of Vienna, German Design Award, Wartholz Literature Prize and Hohenems Literature Prize.

    Michèle Ganser was born in Aachen in 1995 and studied Communication Design in Aachen and Mainz. She is particularly fascinated by space, the stars and the different planets. In her illustrations, she combines exciting topics in an unusual way and thus creates completely new worlds. In her free time she likes to read - preferably science fiction novels.
    Michael Stavaric View titles by Michael Stavaric
    Michele Ganser View titles by Michele Ganser

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    Educator Guide for Amazing Octopus

    Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

    (Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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