BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
A little girl is taking her octopus to school for the first time. Like many kids, the octopus is nervous about going to school and tries to stay behind. After gathering all of his things and getting him dressed, the octopus learns that school isn't what he expected.
Schernhorst has written a great for kids of all ages, especially ones that are afraid to go to school or try new things. We can all learn something from trying new things, especially things we're scared to do. I thought this book showed anxiety about school very well. The fun illustrations pulled young readers in, as well as fun facts about octopuses at the end of the book. This is a great choice for every kid, especially the nervous ones.
Bryant Baird, Librarian
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