Suzanne Slade, a Sibert Honor-winning author, has written over one
hundred and fifty children's books. An engineer by degree, she is
acclaimed for her expertise in STEAM topics, as well as
explorations of inspiring figures in history. A popular speaker,
she visits dozens of schools every year and has been invited to
speak at numerous conferences such as ALA, IRA, ISLMA, NSTA, as
well as the National Book Festival. Suzanne's books are enjoyed by
readers around the world and also in space! Her picture book
Astronaut Annie was read aboard the International Space Station for
Story Time from Space.
Thomas Gonzalez is an illustrator, designer, and portrait artist. A
native of Cuba, he came to the United States when he was ten years
old. He studied at the Atlanta School of Art (now called Savannah
of Art and Design). After working at the Coca-Cola Company for more
than twenty years, Tom held several creative positions with other
global brands. He has illustrated many picture books, including the
New York Times best-seller 14 Cows for America.
★ "Via stunningly realistic pastel, colored pencil, and airbrush
artwork, Gonzalez presents a series of colorful octopus portraits.
. . . Slade uses simple, vivid language, supplying single words to
observe a particular facet of octopus life. . . Octopus fans will
be thrilled . . . and new enthusiasts will find inspiration in this
accessible, fact-rich volume."—Publishers Weekly, Starred
Review
★ "[An] absolute treat of a nonfiction picture book. . . .
Gonzalez’s photorealistic art is breathtaking. . . ."—The Bulletin
of the Center for Children's Books, Starred Review
"Accessible and informative. . . . Gonzalez's remarkably large and
lifelike illustrations [fill] each page. . . ."—Booklist
"This is a visually stunning nonfiction book that introduces young
readers to the short but adventure-filled life of the
octopus."—School Library Journal
"An admirable, admiring introduction to an intriguing
species."—Kirkus Reviews
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