This is a fun kid's book that not only has an interesting story with the main little character but is also very educational as the book teaches you about all the different types of Octopus in the ocean even our main little character who does not see how unique they are told all the other Octopus join together to tell them about themselves. Great book for kids or even adults who want to learn more about all the different octopus in the world!

ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE

the dumbo octopus has been my favorite animal for YEARS, and it's so fun to see it recognized in a children's book

and, as a children's librarian, i can say with certainty that i know a very specific group of children who will love this

thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for the ARC

(and yes, i am counting a tiny children's graphic novel towards my 2024 reading goal. we listen, and we don't judge)

Right off the bat, I will say that this book is utterly bursting with educational value. The author packs so much into such a simple book, without the overall book being too overwhelming. This allows readers to absorb all of the information that the author is including, which is amazing. It's amazing because all of the information in this book is so fascinating, and I even learned a few things! I have no doubt that young readers will adore cephalopds and learning about them after reading this book. Even further, the format of this book (graphic novel/comic) makes it even more engaging and fun. All of the cephalopods are so adorable and colorful, I love it! Lastly, the tone of this book changed and progressed often, which allowed this informational book to also be meaningful and full-bodied. What I mean by this is the dumbo octopus seemingly has no special traits like the other cephalopods, but friends come together to show that everyone is special in their own unique way. Put simply, this book has a lot of layers that work nicely together, like a parfait.
Bravo!

Such a cute way to educate and entertain. We love all things nature and sea life so this was a natural pick for us. What I did not know was that once we started reading, we would be learning a LOT while understanding that everyone has their talents. This was amazingly illustrated to keep my littles interested and entertained. We learned a life lesson, learned new facts about octopi; and was laughing. A mom could not ask for a better book.

I was stunned by how many pages this contained since this was a bedtime read, but we flew threw it and really enjoyed. Great work.

Thank you Anne Lambelet, NetGalley, and Lerner Publishing Group.

I learned a ton about this animal. I am not as familiar with the Dumbo Octopus so I was so excited to see a graphic novel all about it. The art is adorable and made the science so much easier to digest. Cute book.

4 stars

An entertaining yet informative book about cephalopods. The graphics are very cute and colorful, and the facts are presented in a way that doesn't feel like you're reading a research article on cephalopods.

Deep sea creature graphic novels seems like a bit of a niche but I'm delightfully surprised by another wonderful option! After reading Science Comics: Deep-Sea Creatures my son (6) and I were looking for another great graphic novel that would be, as the authors of Deep-Sea Creatures puts it, edutainment: education and entertainment in one. This is exactly what this book offers too! I'm a Dumbo Octopus! doesn't just teach you about dumbo octopuses, as the title might suggest, but rather teaches you about many cephalopods (a word I've learned from these incredible titles). The dumbo octopus acts as the narrator/tour guide, telling us all about other cephalopods and all of the cool things about them. As it goes on, the dumbo octopus gets discouraged: He doesn't have any of the cool things the other cephalopods do. He finally has his meltdown, bemoaning that he's just not as great as the others, when the other cephalopods join him and reassure him. In fact, they tell him that they so appreciated how he highlighted all of their cool features that they'll do the same for him and help him see how wonderful he is. If you have a kiddo who loves learning, especially about ocean life, this is a MUST BUY. If you have graphic novel lovers (don't we all?) then this is a good add to your collection. I'd recommend for kids K-4 and any public or elementary school library or classroom. Highly recommend!

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

This book is so cute. The illustrations and coloring were done really well. Even on pages with a lot going on, the artwork is clear and not overwhelming. I definitely learned some cephalopod facts. I think the only thing I might have changed would be to list kingdom on top down to genus instead of the other way around. Parents will probably have to help their kids with pronouncing some of the big words, but I think this would be a good book for any child interested in ocean creatures.

I think this book will be absolutely perfect for the early grade kiddos who want to get their hands on more science information! It's a sweet story woven into lots of facts about cephalopods, and the illustrations are awesome. A graphic novel was a great way to go about keeping this engaging for kids.

This didn't feel like nonfiction because I was grinning the whole time I was reading this. It's just so cute and fun and easy to follow. The pictures are adorable. This is the kind of book that could help kids really enjoy science. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

The CUTEST nonfiction graphic I've read in a while! Grimpy the dumbo octopus gives a tour of all the things that make cephalopods special. 9 brains, blue blood, chromatophores, list list goes on and on!

The illustrations in this one are fabulously cutesy while the dialog is both informational and engaging. A must-buy for elementary libraries!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This book is everything I look for to buy in kids books. I may be a bit biased however, as I'm naturally drawn to anything oceanic in nature. First I will say, I LOVE the color scheme used in I'm Dumbo Octopus! It is very calming and pleasing to the eye. My youngest kiddo is 8 and he really enjoys nonfiction books as well as graphic novel style. When I showed him this he thought it was "awesome!" We both enjoyed learning all about the different types of cephalopods and I even learned about some I didn't know. He feels super smart that he can use the word cephalopod! I appreciate that the language is not dumbed down and still provides a bit of a challenge. This is a wonderful little book and I cannot wait to purchase it for friend's kids and school libraries!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to have my son and I to read an early copy of I'm a Dumbo Octopus!

I am such a huge nerd when it comes to octopuses and all cephalopods, as well as a big comic/graphic novel fan so this was a DREAM come true. The art is adorable when we're following Grimpy's lessons, but also very beautiful and educational when the author and artist go more in depth into the science and facts about the each cephalopod. The writing is funny and endearing while containing a lot of solid and interesting information as well. This is a book I'd definitely recommend for upper middle grade given some of the scientific terms, but I'd also throw this at all my adult friends too so that they could learn more about these wonderful creatures.

I hope to pick up a physical copy of I'm a Dumbo Octopus! when it hits the shelves!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was fun and hilarious. Kids will love the humor in this book and it will make a great read for kids.

A very cute, educational graphic novel that tells you all about cephalopods. I love all of the colors throughout; they’re very bright and pastel themed. Loved the glossary at the end. Plus, the author was born in Iowa. How cool?!

Both myself and my kids give this book 5 stars! Currently, we are a household obsessed with sea creatures and this little comic we read on our pads was both fun and educational. This book is a complete package: the story, the illustrations, color schemes, all of it is superbly well designed and presented in a way that satisfies both the kids and grown ups tasked with reading it. Absolutely love this little story.

I would give this book more than 5 stars if I could. The graphic novel style of writing and the dumbo octopus as the narrator were perfect. It was so thoughtful to review some of the cephalopod facts at the end of the book to really let the information sink in. I learned so much from this book, and my 6yo was captivated.

The graphic is great for kids who have an interest in marine life and aquatic creatures. I think its a fun and educational book.

Children, especially those who are interested in science and/or animals, will absolutely love this adorable nonfiction graphic novel about cephalopods! The artwork is beautiful and does an excellent job of complementing the information provided without being distracting. The more scientific components are presented in ways that are easily digestible for readers of all ages; I especially liked how the narrator made references to things with which children may already be more familiar to help them grasp new concepts. Even I, at the age of twenty-seven, learned some really fascinating facts from this book!

This book combines so many of the things the children with whom I work ask me about regularly: science, animals, and graphic novels. I think this will be a big hit with both its intended audience as well as people of other age groups who get their hands on it!

This was a very cute and fun look at different kinds of octopi and various facts about them. It's great for children of all ages, including those like me iny theories but still able to enjoy new facts in a kid friendly way. It's like taking vitamins as gummies!

I for one did not know that tentacles were different from the arms octopi have (yes, technically, octopi don't have tentacles despite every calling their limbs that! Misinformation spreads once again!)

Or that there was an octopus species named for Dumbo the elephant.

This book also has a cute message of "everybody is special and unique in their own way" by highlighting how the octopi are suited for their environments.