2007
WISE Score
A giant squid with a massive ego learns a lesson in scale (sort of) in this bold, funny read-aloud.
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If you're looking for a book that actually makes a three-year-old laugh out loud, this is it. Kevin Sherry nails the 'overconfident narrator' trope in a way that’s visually striking and genuinely funny.
It’s a staple for a reason. The art is punchy, the text is sparse but effective, and it respects a kid’s ability to handle a little bit of 'nature' (being eaten) as long as it's wrapped in a good joke. It's the kind of book that turns 'reading time' into 'performance time' for parents.
Perfect for the 2 to 5 crowd. It's short enough for a quick bedtime read but has enough personality to survive the 400th consecutive reading.
It's a playful, ego-driven romp through the ocean with a punchline that's more funny than scary. The squid's hubris is charming rather than annoying.
The use of the physical book space—claiming to be bigger than the page itself—is a clever way to engage a kid's spatial reasoning and imagination.
Zero concerns here. Even the 'getting eaten' part is handled with bright colors and a humorous twist inside the whale's belly.
Excellent for early literacy, repetitive phrasing for beginning readers, and introducing basic concepts of size and ocean life.
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