About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a restless desire for independence or shows a deep fascination with the 'how' and 'why' of the natural world. It is the perfect choice for little explorers who feel small in their environment but have big dreams of discovering what lies beyond the horizon. Based on the incredible true story of a breakout from the National Aquarium of New Zealand, this rhyming tale follows Inky the octopus as he squeezes through a small gap in his tank to return to the ocean. While the story is an exciting adventure, it serves as a gentle metaphor for growing up and the internal drive to seek out one's true home. It introduces young readers to marine biology and the remarkable problem-solving skills of cephalopods. The rhythmic prose makes it an engaging read-aloud for preschoolers through second graders, fostering a sense of wonder about the wild while reassuring children that their curiosity is a powerful, positive force.
