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Inky the Octopus

Bound for Glory
By Erin Guendelsberger
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Inky the Octopus by Erin Guendelsberger offers a charming tale inspired by the true story of an adventurous octopus. It follows Inky's exciting journey from his aquarium tank to the open sea as he cleverly manoeuvres his way to freedom. This engaging children's book captures the imagination with its enchanting underwater world and the clever escapades of a curious octopus.
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This delightful children's story may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting sea adventures and imaginative tales inspired by true events. With captivating illustrations and a charming narrative, it invites young readers to explore themes of curiosity and tenacity, all through the intriguing perspective of a clever octopus on an exciting journey.

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Inky the Octopus

Journey along with Inky the octopus as he makes a daring escape from his aquarium to the open sea - based on a real-life adventure!

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Journey along with Inky the Octopus as he makes a daring escape from his aquarium to the open sea—based on a real-life adventure!

Published in partnership with the National Aquarium of New Zealand, follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the open ocean! Based on a true story, this ocean picture book for children ages 4-7 chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom.

The best octopus book for kids looking to learn more about aquatic animals, marine biology, and aquariums, this delightful tale about a daring octopus's big dreams makes a wonderful gift for children for back-to-school, holidays, and summer reading!

Bonus educational pages in the back include the real-life stories of Inky and other daring octopuses, as well as fascinating facts about these masters of disguise! Perfect for at-home learning or the classroom!

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Inky the Octopus features vibrant and engaging illustrations that showcase a charming and imaginative underwater adventure. Inspired by a true story, the book uses lively rhyming verse to tell the tale of Inky, an adventurous octopus who escapes from his aquarium to explore the ocean. The colourful artwork and intriguing back matter about octopuses make it an exciting read for young ocean enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492654148

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 April 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Leonard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Erin Guendelsberger Penguin Books

About the Author

ERIN GUENDELSBERGER is the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of LITTLE RED SLEIGH and writes children's stories and poems. She studied writing at Hamline University and Bowling Green State University and now pursues adventure in Ohio with her husband, daughters, and a cat named Hennimore.

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