Octopus Escapes

Told in rhyming couplets, Octopus Escapes is a story that keeps up with Octopus and a security guard who is outsmarted at every turn. A sure bet for read-aloud fun, this entertaining maraud through the amphibious exhibits also includes fun facts about cephalopods. This fun fanciful story is shored up with real information about octopuses and depicts how they move and sneak. With a blend of kid-appeal and fun facts, this engaging story creatively uses sound words, easily enticing repeat readings.

Nathaniel Lachenmeyer is a playwright and an award-winning author of books for children and adults. His books include The Origami Master and Scarlatti's Cat. He often presents keynotes and lectures on mental health and homeless issues at universities, hospitals, and mental health centers. Nathaniel lives outside of Atlanta with his wife and two children.

Frank W. Dormer is the author-illustrator of The Figherfighter Duckies, The Sword in the Stove, Click!, Socksquatch, and The Obstinate Pen, as well as the illustrator of many other books for children, including the Aggie and Ben series of easy readers, and the middle grade series the Adventures of Jo Schmo.