Introduces octopuses, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and intelligence.

"In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Sy Montgomery's popular 2011 Orion magazine piece, "Deep Intellect," about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death,...

Introduces the Giant Pacific octopus, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and the ways in which it defends itself against its predators.

An octopus struggles with misadventure when he leaves home but is relieved to know how and where to find a safe haven.

Just once, Sam wants to be the best on a special day at school, but on "Take Your Octopus to School Day," his pet, Thurgood, surprises even him.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Octopuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade."

"A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is"--

"For fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium-and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago"--