Love, Agnes

Written by Irene Latham · Illustrated by Thea Baker

A giant octopus's letters reveal ocean secrets.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Agnes, a giant Pacific octopus, discovers a postcard and begins an unexpected correspondence with creatures from the ocean depths and beyond. As she writes, Agnes unveils the mysteries of her world, challenging perceptions of what makes a monster. Dive into her story and explore the wonders of the octopus life cycle through her unique perspective. What secrets will her letters reveal, and how will they change the way we see the ocean's enigmatic inhabitants?

From the publisher

Agnes has a beak that can crush bones and arms and stretch wide as a car―but that doesn’t make her a monster! After she comes across a postcard, Agnes, a giant Pacific octopus, strikes up a correspondence with various other creatures below―and above―the waves. Readers will delight in this unlikely introduction to the octopus life cycle.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 7–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about sea creatures Books about marine life Books about science and nature Books about friendship Books about octopuses

What readers & critics say

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4.5

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4.5

“This was a very fun idea, and has a lot of information about octopuses. However, the format made it difficult for my four-year-old to follow. It's a cute book, so maybe we'll try again in a few years!”

Lauren Hancock

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