Coral's Reef

Coral and Tommy make friends with Oliver, a talking Octopus, who teaches them about the sea around them and its creatures\nFrom School Library Journal\nGr 3-5 Not much of a story here, but this book is packed with information about sea life. Two children on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean understand that by patiently and quietly watching they can see unexpected and rare species of sea life. While snorkeling they are able to observe animals use astonishing ways to gather food and to protect themselves. The children's mentor is a talking octopus, a silly device that can be overlooked when considering how much interest this book will have for readers addicted to scuba diving or snorkeling. Lucy V. Hawley, Wescott School Library, Northbrook, Ill.
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