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Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always

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Two tentacled best friends in four fun short stories.
Age
3
Quality
 
  • Educational value2
    Kids see many different species that live under the sea, including sharks, whales, starfish, rays, hermit crabs, lobsters, eels, turtles, jellyfish, all kinds of fish, and, of course, one squid and one octopus. 
  • Positive messages4
    "True friends are friends for always," as the fortune cookie reads. And Squid and Octopus show they have that kind of friendship. Octopus is reassuring when Squid fears he's too ordinary after awakening from a dream in which he was Super Squid. The two friends also decide to share their socks and mittens rather than argue about which is better. 
  • Positive role models4
    Squid and Octopus are kind, fun loving, caring, creative, artistic, and respectful and supportive of each other. Old Turtle is wise. 
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Squid and Octopus: Friends for Life is a gentle picture book in the tradition of George and Martha: Two friends from the animal kingdom encounter ordinary obstacles and help each other figure things out. These two friends just happen to have tentacles and live under the sea. Humor, sweet messages, and lots to look at make this a perfect read-aloud choice for bedtime or naptime. 

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Parent of 6 year old
July 9, 2012
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Families can talk about what true friendship is all about. Is it OK to disagree with your best friend sometimes? Do you ever imagine what it would be like to live under the sea? Does it look like fun? What other books, movies, or TV shows with sea creatures have you enjoyed?
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