Meet Mim

Sandra Severgnini

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Exisle
02 August 2023

Children's & Educational; Children's & young adult fiction & true stories

The world of the sandy seabed is brought to life in Meet Mim, the story of one of the natural world’s 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.

By: Sandra Severgnini
Imprint: Exisle
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 261mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9781922539557
ISBN 10: 1922539554
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 02 August 2023
Recommended Age: From 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sandra Severgnini’s fascination for the amazing world around her inspires her and brings sensitivity and humor to her illustrations.

Reviews for Meet Mim

“a treasure trove of sea life illustration … fascinating and amazing” * Sunday Telegraph * “Realistic without anthropomorphizing, intriguing but not lengthy, and I love that the author chose female pronouns for Mim as well!” -- Flying off my bookshelf blog, “Meet Mim is a wonderful book to introduce children to the wonders of the sea and especially its crafty protagonist.” * Armadillo Magazine * “totally captivating from beginning to end” * Kids’ Book Review * “brings the world of the shallow ocean sea bed to life” * Noosa Today * “For the reader, the fun is in the guessing — what is the real shape of the master of disguise that Meet Mim introduces us to?” * Picture Book BC (via Instagram) * “Severgnini’s clever use of light and shadows, colours and textures brings the seabed alive in this fascinating book that is sure to entertain curious little wildlife lovers.” * CBCA Kid’s Corner *