Meet Mim
By (Author) Sandra Severgnini
Exisle Publishing
EK Books
2nd August 2023
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Fish and marine life
Paperback
32
Width 261mm, Height 252mm, Spine 3mm
425g
The world of the sandy seabed is brought to life in Meet Mim, the story of one of the natural worlds masters of disguise the mimic octopus. Sandra Severgnini sets up a delightful guessing game for the reader while showcasing the abilities of this little-known creature. The mimic octopus can change color, shape and skin texture in all kinds of amazing ways. It deters predators by shapeshifting into creatures that are known to be poisonous, such as the spiked lionfish and the banded sea snake. It can even imitate jellyfish and sea stars. This book is for everyone from inquisitive little people who love nature to adults who can still be fascinated. Budding marine biologists will delight in the wealth of accurate detail presented in the illustrations. Adult and child readers alike will be left with a new appreciation for the life in our precious yet threatened marine environments.
Sandra Severgninis fascination for the amazing world around her inspires her and brings sensitivity and humor to her illustrations.