Meet Mim

Meet Mim is a book that showcases the abilities of the mimic octopus, a master of disguise that can change color, shape, and skin texture to deter predators and imitate jellyfish and sea stars. It is for all ages and will leave readers with a new appreciation for marine environments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2023
Publisher: Exisle Publishing

The sandy seabed comes to life in Meet Mim, the captivating story of one of nature's most remarkable masters of disguise: the mimic octopus. Sandra Severgnini skillfully sets up a delightful guessing game for the reader, showcasing the incredible abilities of this little-known creature. The mimic octopus possesses an astonishing ability to change color, shape, and skin texture in a multitude of astonishing ways. It employs this remarkable skill to deter predators, transforming itself into creatures that are known to be poisonous, such as the spiked lionfish and the banded sea snake. Not only that, but it can even imitate the appearance of jellyfish and sea stars, adding to its repertoire of disguises. This captivating book appeals to a wide range of readers, from inquisitive young minds who are passionate about nature to adults who still find themselves captivated by the wonders of the natural world. Budding marine biologists will be delighted by the wealth of accurate detail presented in the illustrations, while adult and child readers alike will gain a newfound appreciation for the diverse life that inhabits our precious yet threatened marine environments.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 261 x 254 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781922539557