Books About Giant Squid

The Best Giant Squid Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about giant squid? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Giant Squid
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Our 2 Favorite Books About Giant Squid

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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Giant Squid

By Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann (Illustrator)

A book about giant squid and their mysterious lives in the deep sea.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2017)Cybils Award (2016)Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2017)Orbis Pictus Honor (2017)
40 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,581 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the enigmatic world of the giant squid, a creature as large as whales yet hidden in the ocean's depths. Scientists piece together its story from tantalizing clues: scars on whales, broken beaks, and inky escapes. These fragments were all we had until a groundbreaking film captured the squid in its natural habitat. This nonfiction picture book invites you to explore the mysterious life of this elusive giant, blending visual and poetic storytelling. What secrets does the deep sea hold, and what more can we discover about this hidden titan of the ocean?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

What Do We Know About the Kraken?

Uncover the truth behind the legendary Kraken: myth or reality?

112 pages· 6,981 words· Est. 59 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 185 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the depths of history and legend with 'What Do We Know About the Kraken?' Explore the origins of this fearsome sea monster, feared by sailors and immortalized by writers like Tennyson and Verne. Discover the facts and myths surrounding the Kraken, and learn about the giant squid that may have inspired its terrifying tales. Is the Kraken a creature of the deep or a figment of imagination? Embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic sea beast.
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