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I'm The Biggest Thing in the Ocean
by
Kevin Sherry
When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he?s way bigger than most of them! Of course, there are bigger things lurking around . . . but maybe this giant squid with a giant touch of hubris doesn?t really care? First-time author-illustrator Kevin Sherry is sure to garner fans of all sizes for his perfect-for-preschool read-alo...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
May 10th 2007
by Dial
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If you’re an adult who enjoys clever children’s books, or if you know or even are a child who likes clever books, you will surely enjoy this one. In the vein of Jon Scieszka (and not just because it has a squid in it), this book takes familiar characters and gives them a fresh personality and humor. Squids have never been accused of being particularly funny, but Sherry’s blue giant squid is exactly that, even though he doesn’t necessarily mean to be. The Squid prides himself on being the biggest...more
Used for Under the Sea Tons of Fun program for 2nd and 3rd graders. This was definitely too young for the 2nd and 3rd graders - it might work better for the preschool crowd; they'd relate better to the repetitive "I'm bigger than this. I'm bigger than that. I'm bigger than this other thing," but I'm not sure they'd get the joke. The illustrations, done by the author, are cute enough and the punchline's fine, but there's just not enough to the book. It ends up feeling slightly boring or like it w...more
This is a really fun book about a squid who think he's the biggest thing in the ocean. He tries to prove his point by comparing himself to all the animals in the ocean that are smaller than him, like the crab, octopus and turtles. Little does he know that there is an animal bigger than him, a whale, in the ocean which comes and eats him. But then he has the satisfaction of knowing that he is the biggest thing in the whale's stomach when he sees the other animals in there too.
This is a great sto...more
This is a great sto...more
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We've had to check this one out from the library twice since we discovered it. Lachlan likes it that much.
The cartoon style pictures are simple and funny but convey a lot of humor. I love the bravado of the Squid who spends the first many pages of the book telling all of the other creatures in the ocean that he's the biggest thing in the ocean--bigger than you, or him, or her, or that. When he finds himself suddenly swallowed by a whale, his bravado barely flickers before he comes back with a w...more
The cartoon style pictures are simple and funny but convey a lot of humor. I love the bravado of the Squid who spends the first many pages of the book telling all of the other creatures in the ocean that he's the biggest thing in the ocean--bigger than you, or him, or her, or that. When he finds himself suddenly swallowed by a whale, his bravado barely flickers before he comes back with a w...more
This giant squid is sure he's the biggest thing in the ocean. He's bigger than shrimp, clams, jellyfish, a shark (shhhh!) and even an octopus. The illustrations of the squid seem to support his claim because he barely fits within the pages of the book. There's even a fold out, tri-page to show how long his tentacles are and how many types of fish the squid is bigger than. But is he really the biggest thing in the ocean? The squid remains undaunted when he discovers he may not be. Cut-out collage...more
I’m The Biggest Thing in the Ocean is about a squid going around the ocean comparing his size to the other creatures that live in the ocean and being proud that he is the biggest thing in the ocean. The squid soon finds out that he is not the biggest thing in the ocean but will become the biggest thing in the “room.”
This book uses fun cartoon style illustrations that are simple but are full of color. This book lists a lot of different sea creatures that I could incorporate in my lesson.
This boo...more
This book uses fun cartoon style illustrations that are simple but are full of color. This book lists a lot of different sea creatures that I could incorporate in my lesson.
This boo...more
This book is about an octopus that quickly figures out he is a lot bigger than the other creatures in the ocean. He likes to let everyone he meets know about it, too. But there are other creatures that are bigger than him that he has yet to meet.
Great Features: Fun colors, introduces other creatures in the ocean
Themes/Topics: Ocean, Octopuses, size
Red Flags: None
Opportunity for Interaction: Children can act out differnt ways that certain creatures or fish get around the ocean. They can also look...more
Great Features: Fun colors, introduces other creatures in the ocean
Themes/Topics: Ocean, Octopuses, size
Red Flags: None
Opportunity for Interaction: Children can act out differnt ways that certain creatures or fish get around the ocean. They can also look...more
Love this book!
The giant squid starts pointing out all the things that are smaller than him. But of course, there are some things that are bigger than a giant squid.
I have to admit that I was shocked when the squid got eaten. I was not expecting that. My kids seemed equally as shocked, but the next picture is of the squid inside of his predator, so that rectified any initial reaction my children and I may have had.
This oversize picture book boasts bright, cheerful illustrations with tons of p...more
The giant squid starts pointing out all the things that are smaller than him. But of course, there are some things that are bigger than a giant squid.
I have to admit that I was shocked when the squid got eaten. I was not expecting that. My kids seemed equally as shocked, but the next picture is of the squid inside of his predator, so that rectified any initial reaction my children and I may have had.
This oversize picture book boasts bright, cheerful illustrations with tons of p...more
The giant squid is delighted to inform readers that he is "biggest thing in the ocean." He is bigger than the shrimp, the clams, a crab, and a jellyfish. He continues on comparing himself to various other ocean-dwelling creatures until he comes up against something that causes him to change his statement, but only slightly.
This book presents itself as a great read-a-loud. The kids can guess at the upcoming animals as they get bigger. The illustrations are bright and colorful and not too busy, pe...more
This book presents itself as a great read-a-loud. The kids can guess at the upcoming animals as they get bigger. The illustrations are bright and colorful and not too busy, pe...more
The first time I picked up this book and read it, I belted out laughing in the store.
The art is cute. It's a quick read for an adult, but has a lot of great repetition for children that will have them kinda' announcing the animals as they are mentioned. It's extremely fun to narrate to children, especially when done with some serious enthusiasm, which comes naturally.
I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this book is truly hilarious and the theme, as I saw it, is about self-esteem. Reall...more
The art is cute. It's a quick read for an adult, but has a lot of great repetition for children that will have them kinda' announcing the animals as they are mentioned. It's extremely fun to narrate to children, especially when done with some serious enthusiasm, which comes naturally.
I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this book is truly hilarious and the theme, as I saw it, is about self-esteem. Reall...more
This is a wonderful concept picture book for young children. This teaches the concept of bigger than/smaller than. Kevin Sherry keeps his words to a minimum, but he is able to get his point across through his bold and exciting artwork. Everything about this book is Big! The book is big, the colors are loud, the print is big etc. The words are at a minimum, so if this book was read a few times, the children can eventualy "read" it themselves. This is a fun story to read to children and the squid...more
this is about a giant squid who goes around the ocean showing us how he’s bigger than everything, and you can tell he’s really proud of this fact, in a fun way. then a whale comes behind him and eats him in all of his glory and he’s shocked for a second. but then he looks around at all of the other animals in the whale and then proclaims happily that he’s the biggest thing in the whale. it’s an optimistic book about a squid who happy with who he is enough to see how he’s great no matter the situ...more
A giant squid brags that he is the biggest thing in the ocean, comparing himself to shrimp, fish, jellyfish, turtles and more. But surprise! He's not the biggest thing after all, a lesson he learns the hard way!
While this book doesn't do much for me personally, it goes over quite well when I read it out loud to Kindergarten for Letter S week. We read a non-fiction book about squids first, so they know what a squid is, then we follow it up with this fun book, and they really get a kick out of th...more
While this book doesn't do much for me personally, it goes over quite well when I read it out loud to Kindergarten for Letter S week. We read a non-fiction book about squids first, so they know what a squid is, then we follow it up with this fun book, and they really get a kick out of th...more
This book was pretty good. It was about this squid that thinks he's the biggest thing in the whole ocean. He figures out that he really isn't the biggest thing in the whole ocean because a whale comes up to him and eats him in one bite. He does figure out though that he is the biggest mammal in the whale. He also compares himself to the other fish and mammals al throughout the book. This book was a good little quick read and even though it was a kid book it was still pretty good.
While the illustrations are great and the overall story line is cute, I'm not really sure who the audience for this is. It was enjoyed in story time, although I'm not sure the preschoolers got the end joke. And older kids (who would get the joke) might find the simplistic text a bit boring. At the end of story time, the kids picked up all the other books I brought and looked them over but showed no interest in this one. I wouldn't go out of my way to read it again.
The bragging-on-the-playground giant squid asserts that he is the biggest thing in this ocean (mine has a distinctly quick way of speaking). He's bigger than this, bigger than that, until he gets swallowed by a whale! Nothing daunted, he looks around and realizes, "I'm the biggest thing in this whale!"
With just a few words per page, with wonderfully eye-catching colors and simple artwork, this is a perfect lap read or group read for ages 2-6.
With just a few words per page, with wonderfully eye-catching colors and simple artwork, this is a perfect lap read or group read for ages 2-6.
A simple yet clever and very funny picture book. It's the story of a squid who brags about being, well, the biggest thing in the ocean until he discovers that he's not, but then turns that situation around. The illustrations have made me a Kevin Sherry fan and I'm keeping an eye out for his other work. This book is one of my 4YO's favorites, and I've read it dozens of times to him since he was 3YO. We never get tired of it! A very good read.
Here's this squid, with nothing better to do than to brag about what he's bigger then. Why, he's bigger than this fish! And that fish! And THAT fish! He's the biggest thing in the ocean...!
Right up until he gets eaten, of course. But cheer up. He's still the biggest thing in the whale.
There's not much to the story, clearly, but little children think it's very funny. It's great for those kiddos without a long attention span yet.
Right up until he gets eaten, of course. But cheer up. He's still the biggest thing in the whale.
There's not much to the story, clearly, but little children think it's very funny. It's great for those kiddos without a long attention span yet.
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This morning I was in my first-grader's class when the teacher had to leave the room unexpectedly. The kids looked at me--the only adult now in the room--and I grabbed a couple of books. Let's just say that when you hold the attention of about 30 first graders and make them laugh and giggle, you know you have found something special. This is a great read aloud--and for me, a fun and unexpected discovery.
I still remember when the library received this book in a shipment and me, Mary Ellen, Katie, and maybe others took a look at it and loved it right away. I bought it for our collection at home and it has stood the test of time as a favorite. The most exciting thing, other than the realizaton of being eaten, is the extended page that make the underwater scene enormous. Definitely impresses a two year old.
Jan 21, 2010
Slayermel
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This is a fun little story about a giant squid that figures out he's the biggest thing in the Ocean, OR so he thinks! The squid swims up alongside many sea animals and compares his size to them until he meets someone who makes him reanalyze he's theory on who the biggest in the Ocean really is.
The children in my class just love this story, they think it's hilarious.
The children in my class just love this story, they think it's hilarious.
This just BEGS to be read aloud with lots of expression. The text is also simple enough that children could easily learn it and "read" it even before they can read. The illustrations use a simple color palette, yet help tell the story. In fact, there are several pages with no words where the illustrations take over and tell my favorite part of the story. This is simple yet hilarious and very fun! Highly recommended!
After boasting to the reader "I'm the Biggest thing in the Ocean", the affable giant squid is eaten by a sperm whale. Graphically. There are tentacles coming out of the whale's mouth between its noticeable teeth. Every parent in the storytime session collectively gasped. The kids were, as always, unfazed. Kudos to you, Mr. Sherry, for freaking us all out!!
I absolutely love the punch line of this book, however I'm not sure younger pre-K children quite get the humor. I did it with my group and the two year old was completely focused on the fact that the giant squid got swallowed by the whale and couldn't get past it. :) The 3 and 4 year olds seemed to like it, but not as much as I thought they would.
This is an enjoyable book about a giant squid who realizes that he is the biggest thing in the ocean. It gives animals of the ocean a personality, and is a fun read. It is humorous because the squid is very funny, even though he doesn't need to be. The pictures are great, and it would make a great read-aloud for very young children.
Feb 11, 2009
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Take a Trip Out on the Sea
All the fish are swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water...bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble, splash!
The great big fish...
The little bitty fish...
(Sung to Wheels on the Bus)
The waves on the sea go up and down, up and down, up and down, the waves on the sea go up and down, all day long.
The shark in the sea goes snap, snap, snap...
The fish in the sea go swish swish, swish...
The boats in the sea to toot, toot,...more
Take a Trip Out on the Sea
All the fish are swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water...bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble, splash!
The great big fish...
The little bitty fish...
(Sung to Wheels on the Bus)
The waves on the sea go up and down, up and down, up and down, the waves on the sea go up and down, all day long.
The shark in the sea goes snap, snap, snap...
The fish in the sea go swish swish, swish...
The boats in the sea to toot, toot,...more
This is such a funny book! This octopus thinks he is the biggest thing in the ocean and brags about it to everyone. The moral is don't brag to everyone because at the end something happens where the octopus realizes he is not the biggest creature in the ocean. Very cute book with great illustrations. Children get very engaged!
H happened upon this book one day at the library while we were waiting for the older kids to get out of school. She loved it so when I got a groupon for half off at B&N I got it for our collection. Some of the sea life is a bit disturbing (has the author ever seen an octopus?) but it is such a cute concept.
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