Spy on some of the ocean's strangest creatures and uncover surprising squid facts in this playful, rhyming nonfiction picture book.
Plunge into the intriguing world of the spellbinding squid.
With lively rhymes and eye-popping facts, The Secrets of the Squid reveals how these remarkable sea creatures hunt, hide, communicate, and jet through the water at incredible speed. Discover why their blood is an unusual color, how they use camouflage to disappear from view, and what makes them such extraordinary underwater survivors.
Packed with surprising science and beautifully illustrated ocean life, this engaging picture book invites curious kids to dive in and discover what makes squid so wonderfully weird.
- READ-ALOUD WITH REAL SCIENCE: Rhyming text keeps the story moving while surprising facts introduce young readers to squid biology, behavior, and adaptations.
- MEET THE OCEAN'S MASTER DISGUISE ARTISTS: Camouflage, secret signals, jet propulsion, problem-solving skills, and other remarkable traits reveal just how extraordinary squid can be.
- STEM LEARNING MADE FUN: A highly visual format and engaging narrative make complex animal science approachable for ages 4–8.
- TERRIFIC CLASSROOM & LIBRARY RESOURCE: An outstanding choice for units on ocean life, animal adaptations, marine biology, and the natural world.
- A SPLASHY GIFT FOR CURIOUS KIDS: Beautiful illustrations and fascinating creatures make this a standout pick for ocean lovers, animal enthusiasts, budding scientists, and young nature fans.
Karen Jameson is a children's author and poet based in sunny Southern California. Her nature-focused and STEM picture books include The Secrets of the Jellies, illustrated by Marie Hermansson; Woodland Dreams and Wake Up, Woodlands, illustrated by Marc Boutavant; Farm Lullaby, illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan; and Where the Wee Ones Go, illustrated by Zosienka. A former classroom teacher, Karen loves exploring the wonders of nature and animals through her books.
Marie Hermansson has a deep appreciation for the natural world and a love of illustrating animals, plants, landscapes, and the ecosystems they exist in. She has illustrated many picture books, including The Secrets of the Jellies by Karen Jameson. When she's not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, beachcombing, and reading. Marie is an American illustrator currently living on the west coast of Sweden with her family.