by Donna & Doreen Rathmell (authors), Connie McLennan (illustrator)
Octavia Octopus and her sea-animal friends love playing camouflage games to practice how they would hide from a “big, hungry creature.” Octavia, however, just cannot seem to get her colors right when she tries to shoot her purple ink cloud. What happens when the big, hungry shark shows up looking for his dinner? This creative book introduces basic colors along with the camouflage techniques of various sea animals – a great introduction to marine biology! To top it off, as parents love teaching their children; “practice makes perfect!” The “For Creative Minds” educational section includes fun facts about animal camouflage and protection and about octopuses. The craft uses primary colors (paint or tissue paper) to help children learn about blending colors. Vetted for scientific accuracy by marine educators at both SeaWorld and the South Carolina Aquarium.
