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Inky the Octopus
by Erin Guendelsberger
Illustrator: David Leonard
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky/Sourcebooks
ISBN: 978-1-4926-5414-8
Keywords: Stories in rhyme, Adventure, Animal behavior
A fictional retelling of Inky the octopus' amazing real-life escape from his aquarium. Humorous rhyming text and detailed color illustrations. Back matter with fascinating octopus facts and a bibliography.