“The ocean is the heart of our planet.”
Use to introduce ocean ecosystems and conservation topics.
so-soA visually rich book exploring the world‘s oceans and marine life.
pickGiant Squid by Candace Fleming (2016) is a mysterious nonfiction picturebook that includes detailed images of sea creatures. The animal of focus within this text is known as the giant squid. The giant squid Is described as having a ginormous body with very long tentacles. The tentacles are dangerous and the squid is described as a predator, anxiously waiting to capture other sea animals as prey.
The deep and dark images used throughout this book really pull you into the story. You feel as though you are underwater surrounded by mysterious sea creatures. The enlarged pages add even more of a gripping effect when reading. Great book for kids of all ages!
“Sucking water into its body, and squirting it out - the creature jets away.“
“The giant squid lives in the deep, dark ocean. It is so mysterious that many people have never seen one.“
