The Escape Artist by Thor Hanson & Galia Bernstein (Illus)

Available from Nook & Cranny Books when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

When Inky the octopus slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium in New Zealand, his audacious escape made headlines around the world. Biologist Thor Hanson’s funny, informational text and Galia Bernstein’s illuminating, humorous pictures showcase the intelligence and curiosity of this fascinating creature. For readers who love true stories about animals. Features fun facts about octopuses and additional information about Inky’s escape. A rock. A pot. Some sand. A light. And those same fou