Meet Mim
Published on 1. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-922539-55-7 (ISBN)
Description
The world of the sandy seabed is brought to life in Meet Mim, the story of one of the natural world's masters of disguise - the mimic octopus.
Sandra Severgnini sets up a delightful guessing game for the reader while showcasing the abilities of this little-known creature. The mimic octopus can change color, shape and skin texture in all kinds of amazing ways. It deters predators by shapeshifting into creatures that are known to be poisonous, such as the spiked lionfish and the banded sea snake. It can even imitate jellyfish and sea stars.
This book is for everyone from inquisitive little people who love nature to adults who can still be fascinated. Budding marine biologists will delight in the wealth of accurate detail presented in the illustrations. Adult and child readers alike will be left with a new appreciation for the life in our precious yet threatened marine environments.
Sandra Severgnini sets up a delightful guessing game for the reader while showcasing the abilities of this little-known creature. The mimic octopus can change color, shape and skin texture in all kinds of amazing ways. It deters predators by shapeshifting into creatures that are known to be poisonous, such as the spiked lionfish and the banded sea snake. It can even imitate jellyfish and sea stars.
This book is for everyone from inquisitive little people who love nature to adults who can still be fascinated. Budding marine biologists will delight in the wealth of accurate detail presented in the illustrations. Adult and child readers alike will be left with a new appreciation for the life in our precious yet threatened marine environments.
Reviews / Votes
"a treasure trove of sea life illustration ... fascinating and amazing" -- Sunday Telegraph "Meet Mim abounds with captivating illustrations as the reader embarks on an undersea journey to discover and learn about this incredible sea creature called Mim, a mimic octopus." -- Reading Time "The world of the shallow ocean seabed is brought to life in this story of an amazing animal, the mimic octopus. The illustrations give a realistic picture of the sea creatures in this environment and how perfectly the octopus impersonates and outwits them. For the reader, the fun is in the guessing - what is the real shape of the master of disguise that Meet Mim introduces us to?" -- Seahorse LibraryMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Zealand
Publishing group
Exisle Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
420 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922539-55-7 (9781922539557)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Sandra Severgnini owned an art gallery and retail store before finally deciding it was well and truly time to nurture her lifetime passion and focus on children's picture books. Her fascination with the magical natural world around her inspires her words and brings sensitivity and humor to her illustrations.