Animal Habitats Books

The Den That Octopus Built
The Den That Octopus Built
The Den That Octopus Built
The Den That Octopus Built
The Den That Octopus Built
The Den That Octopus Built
The Den That Octopus Built
picture • 32 Pages
The Den That Octopus Built
Book #3

The Den That Octopus Built

Written by Randi Sonenshine & illustrated by Anne Hunter
4 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
May 21, 2024
Publication date
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97

Summary

Follow one of the ocean’s most mysterious animals in this warm but candid look at its dramatic life cycle, from the creators of The Nest That Wren Built. These are the shells she wears like a sheath, keeping her safe from Tiger Shark’s teeth when she’s far from the den that Octopus built . . . The solitary and ingenious octopus is a master of disguise and invention, creating her den out of the objects of the ocean, from shells and rocks to tiny glass shards. Using creative methods of hunting and construction, the octopus prepares for the biggest task of her life: motherhood. With one last, poignant gesture of love, the mother octopus sends her hatchlings on their way, starting a new cycle of life for the tiny offspring who face peril of their own. Offering deeply informative back matter, including an author’s note, a glossary, and fascinating “octo-knowledge” (did you know that octopuses have nine brains, including one in each of their independently operating arms?), this third in a series from author Randi Sonenshine and illustrator Anne Hunter continues the work of gently introducing children to the reality of the animal world.

Animal Habitats Series

1 book
picture • 32 Pages
The Den That Octopus Built
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
Year#TitlePages
20243The Den That Octopus Built32

The Creatives Behind the Book

    Author
    Randi Sonenshine

    Randi Sonenshine is a middle-school literacy coach and writer. This is her first picture book. She lives in northwest Georgia with her family.

    Illustrator
    Anne Hunter

    Anne Hunter grew up in South Florida and now lives with her family in the hills of rural Vermont where she can hear the crickets, who sing with the frogs, who listen to the distant hoot of an owl. Anne is known for watching the squirrels, listening to the insects and writing about the natural world around us. She has written and illustrated many children’s books, including Possum’s Harvest Moon, which reviewers described as “a sensational selection,” with illustrations that are “beautifully rendered” and have “a hushed mystery.” Visit Anne at annehunterstudio.com.

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