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1) The mermaid
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"Set in the ocean off Japan, this retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears stars Kiniro, a mermaid, who finds a baby octopus's breakfast, chair, and bed just right"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Following a mysterious murder on an island off the coast of Vietnam, a research team convenes to study an octopus community that seems to be developing its own language and culture. Humans, AIs, and animals are swept up in the machinations of governments and corporations in this near-future thriller about the nature of intelligence"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Whether searching for its next meal or avoiding becoming a meal, an octopus is an underwater master through color camouflage, or by spewing a cloud of obscuring ink, or by sacrificing a limb, or squeezing its boneless body into or through unlikely spaces. Includes resources and activities for teachers and parents"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children love to unwind and relax with this fun exercise known as muscular relaxation. Children relate to the angry octopus in this story as the sea child shows him how to calm down and manage his anger. This effective stress and anger management technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger....
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When mommy octopus tells little Floyd that it is time for bed, he decides that his parents want help getting their baths and putting on their pajamas (not what Mommy-O meant)--soon all three are covered with water and bubbles, and his parents are so exhausted that they fall asleep before Floyd is in bed.
12) Aqua boy
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Island boy Aaron loves the sea. But he's a bit scared of going under the water. Then one day Aaron finds an octopus stranded on the beach. And as he helps Dad return it to the water, something amazing happens a moment of magic between the boy and the octopus. Can Aaron lose his fear and go underwater? Maybe now he can help look after the sea creatures and be Aqua Boy!
13) Octopants
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Ryming text and colorful illustrations tell the story of a young octopus who, embarrassed about the lack of underpants available for eight-legged creatures, goes on a search to several stores in the ocean, until discovering the Under-Sea Emporium.
14) Octopus escapes!
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Octopus slips out of his tank while the aquarium sleeps, teases the animals in the other displays, and leads the security guard on a merry chase.
19) Up in the air!
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The PAW Patrol works to save an airplane with a broken wing and a baby octopus who has lost its mother.
20) Roof octopus
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Nora is the first to notice a very large octopus on top of her apartment building, which proves to be a very good neighbor but leaves all too soon.
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