BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL(K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Sam loves the special days his school has--crazy hat day, sports fan day, etc. He goes all out every time, but no matter what he never seems to have the best hat/costume/etc. But when his teacher announces its "Bring Your Octopus to School" day, Sam knows he and his best friend, Thurgood (the octopus) will "win!" Sam and a nervous Thurgood arrive to discover that not only is there another cephalopod in the room, but also that Sam still has a thing or two to learn about his own best friend and his amazing camouflage abilities.
This is a fun picture book to read aloud. The premise of the story is rather ridiculous and of little consequence, but my kids really enjoyed it. The illustrations are great and the cover is especially eye-catching. I think the cover and title will draw a lot of interest, and the connection teachers could make in teaching the scientific topic of camouflage in nature make this a book worth purchasing. I just wish the actual idea of a school holding a "Bring your octopus to school!" day didn't make me roll my eyes every time.
Reviewer: TC
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