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Gr 2–4—Grimpy, short for Grimpoteuthis, invites readers to come along on a tour of all things cephalopod. Grimpy, a dumbo octopus, is an engaging narrator, explaining amazing facts about octopuses, squids, and nautiluses. Common traits, such as saltwater environment, blue blood, and invertebrate bodies, unite the wide variety of animals in this group. "Just like the kids in your school, we don't all look alike," Grimpy comments. Illustrations capture the humor of the text like that of an octopus and a squid dressed as pirate...Log In or Sign Up to Read More