Stefano the Squid: Hero of the Deep
No. of pages 32
Published: 2020
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This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2020 by Little Tiger Press Group .
WENDY MEDDOUR has been lecturing and teaching at Oxford University for the last eight years, but is now writing full-time as well as painting and illustrating. She is married to an Algerian mathematician and lives in Wiltshire. Her other title in the Cinammon Grove series is The Hen in the Wardrobe. Duncan Beedie is a freelance illustrator and children's author based in Bristol, UK. His debut picture book `The Bear who Stared' was recently shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017.
"Meddour's sweet and funny story about an anxious cephalopod and his sea cucumber friend will entertain youngsters as they dive into this action-packed, aquatic adventure that works both as an exciting story and a clever way to inspire self-belief." -- Lancashire Evening Post
"This charming underwater adventure, which is full of warmth and humour, demonstrates that with courage and self-belief, anyone can achieve great things. Rich, colourful illustrations fill each page, bringing this delightful tale to life for a young audience." -- BookTrust
"This was a hit in assembly which is really the greatest test of all ... It's a great, entertaining read for all ages." -- Books For Keeps
"A vibrant, funny and rich story that may help us look more closely at heroic lessons and the importance of our marine life." -- Armadillo Magazine
"With vibrant illustrations by Duncan Beedie and lots of sea life to enjoy, this is a lovely story about the way we all have a part to play." -- Parents in Touch
"The illustrations are full of Beedie's trademark humour and warmth, adding beautiful depth to the pages. A gentle underwater exploration of having the courage to overcome your fears and realising that you don't have to be the biggest or the flashiest fish in the sea to be of worth." -- Library Girl and Book Boy
"One which is as funny for the grown-ups as the young readers." -- Book Murmuration / Louise Nettleton
"There are talking points aplenty once you've shared this super splashy story." -- Jill Bennett / Red Reading Hub