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This is a charming book about a dumbo octopus -- or really an octopus with a lack of self esteem. This book is important to teach children that everyone has something they can be good at, but the important lesson in that is that they have to believe in themselves. I believe that this is a book that both adults and children alike would enjoy.

This was a really fun and informative read and the illustrations were great. This gave you so much information about different cephalopods not just the Dumbo octopus and how they differ or how much they are alike. The Dumbo octopus is our narrator and lets us know all the fun facts about the other cephalopods but ends up frustrated when he realizes that he’s not as cool as the others. He learns that he is as great as the other cephalopods and they highlight all the cool things he does. This is great for a kiddo that loves graphic novels and learning about the ocean.

Thanks to Graphic Universe and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Gorgeous illustrations. Read like a comic book with the main character guiding us through and teaching us. I am a dive master and love nerding out about marine animals. Well Done!

I love a nonfiction book hosted by an adorable creature, and Grimpy definitely fits the bill. I like the level of information for this age group, not too complicated but not talking down to the reader either. While octopuses have been well covered recently, the addition of other cephalopods makes this a good addition to my non-fiction section. The comic layouts can be a tad confusing, particularly when a plot is happening behind Grimpy like the squid and octopus squabbling as pirates. There are too many things going on on the page to easily track who is speaking to whom. The more realistic layouts, whole pages of sea creatures laid out across the sea floor, are very attractive. Giving Grimpy a bit of story, searching for something special about himself is a good touch as well.

Thank you Graphic Universe and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

This book is an amazing learning resource! There is a lot of information, but the graphic novel style keeps it entertaining and easy to understand. The illustrations are very cute. Adults and kids will learn new info from this book.

This graphic novel is adorable and full of fun facts and information! It's engaging and easy to read. It will make a great addition to those kiddos' libraries that can't get enough animal books. I'm a huge fan of graphic novel non fiction.

As someone who loves biology I adored this book! It combined all the information you’d get in a lecture with a light and fun storyline. I liked how the Dumbo octopus struggled with feeling different (as many kids do) but was able to find friends who loved and accepted him. It had a little bit of everything in it from fun facts about squid biology to conversations about feeling inadequate. I hope this author comes out with another book soon because I loved this one.

I'm a Dumbo Octopus! is a very fun book that is recommendable for young children - and even adults! My 7-year-old enjoyed reading this book in one sitting. Per his words, he said this book was entertaining and he really liked the comic style graphics. It provides a lot of information about other octopus and sea animals. Myself as an adult found the entire book insightful. For children who enjoys learning about sea creatures, this book also serves as a knowledge check as I saw with my son. The book tested his current knowledge and made him feel empowered.
Definitely a recommendable book to read together with your little one or even as a classroom. It sparks engagement and a lot of open conversations.

This is a fantastic informational graphic novel. Grimpy, a dumbo octopus guides you through the different types of cephalopods and their unique characteristics. The writing is informative and fun. The art is detailed and engaging. It was a quick educational read, I can see kids being drawn in by the playful explanations.
I’m grateful for Lerner Publishing Group and NetGalley for sending me a digital ARC. I can’t wait to share this with my kids.

Adorable and informative! I love the illustrations and all the colors. A for sure buy for any future marine biologist and when they all come together to share Dumbo's traits, precious

This is for the science kids!

I'm a Dumbo Octopus is a graphic novel all about a dumbo octopus, and it goes deep into it's biology. It's so incredibly informative, talking about the difference within the class of cephalopods. I really enjoyed learning more about their environment, enemies, and how the dumbo octopus lives in this world everyday.

The graphic novel is such an innovative way to teach kids about science- it's interactive, colorful, and the story moves at a quick pace with lots of information. The illustrations are really cute, and I don't think I've ever loved cephalopods as much as I do after reading this graphic novel. Between pirate fights, silly disguises, an defense mechanisms, there's a lot to learn about these cool little sea creatures.

The glossary is an extra cool addition to the book, giving more details about the words that are used in this story.

This would be excellent for a classroom, learning environment, or belonging to a child who is very interested in biology. The book speaks to the reader with respect, and at no point is the reader talked down to. The book carries the reader to gain a lot of knowledge about cephalopods and the biology surrounding them.

An adorable, scientific graphic novel narrated by Grimpy, a Dumbo Octopus. For anyone looking to get more in-depth knowledge (no pun intended) on our favorite cephalopods or if you are wanting to expand your science vocabulary - this book makes learning fun!

I'm a Dumbo Octopus! is a very informative book, introducing the reader to many facts about the many different types of cephalopods (octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses), such as how they deal with predators, mating, and much more! Before reading this, I had no idea what the difference between tentacles and arms were! This book is very entertaining and a must have for any with a love of the deep sea! I think younger readers will especially like the storyline of the main character, Grimpy, who searches for what makes them unique.

This book is very educational and would be a great addition to any grade levels library or classroom. It's super informative on the subject of cephalopods. I personally didn't even know about the animal group. I was extremely impressed with the information that was provided in this book. The graphics and visuals are eye catching and will keep the attention of any child of any age when they are trying to learn about cephalopods. I would highly recommend this book to any child in my life once they are of the age to understand and read this book. I would even consider buying a copy for my goddaughter when it's published.

Full disclosure, since I first learned of the lesser-known Cuttlefish as an adult, I’ve always enjoyed when they are included in a book. Even with this slight bias, I’ll admit this books does an excellent job of explaining all types of Cephalopods, including Cuttlefish, Squids, Octopuses and Nautiluses. The graphic novel format worked really well for the content and the illustrations were detailed and well-done. My 6 year old loved the entire story which also prompted questions and discussion. Recommended for ages 5-9. This book would be an excellent addition to a library, classroom or home.

Thank you to NetGalley, Anne Lambelet and Graphic Universe for the DRC.

Everyone knows how much I love octopuses! I think they are the most fascinating animal on the earth, And I LOVE how science evolves, we learn more and more about how incredibly smart and complicated they are! When I saw this title, I know I needed it in my life. Poor little Grimpy, the dumbo octopus narrator of this graphic novel, travels closer to the surface to explore the world of cephalopods, but as he does, he doesn't know what makes himself special. It takes a team for him to realize that he's just as mysterious and complicated as all the cephalods that he showcases.

What I learned: octopuses do not have tentacles, they have arms. Tentacles have the suckers on the end on a club and arms have them all the way up. I've been wrong this whole time! Some squids can adjust their colors so one side is one color like red and the other side is white! Cuttlefish are super complicated and can shift into 75 color combos. The blanket octopus has the biggest size difference between male and female in the animal kingdom.

This graphic novel made me happy. If you love octopuses and just a happy, educational read... this is for you!

I loved this book. The art style was adorable and it was very informative. I love the dumbo octopus species, so I can't wait for others to fall in love with them as well!

The octopus is my favorite animal of all time and it was fun to read this with my kids and learn about the animal!

It was very informative, the drawings were adorable and my kids truly enjoyed this book.

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)