ST Oozey Octopus - A Tale of a Clever Critter

Oozey Octopus - A Tale of a Clever Critter is a children's nature book written by Suzanne Tate and illustrated by local artist James Melvin. Uzi hunts for crabs at dusk by "oozing" around and using clouds of ink to hide. He successfully escapes a large stargazer fish using his squirmy arms and powerful water jet. In a key demonstration of intelligence, Uzi figures out how to open a lidded jar to reach a shrimp. The book explains how his eight powerful arms with suction cups are more effective for a "messy mollusk" without a shell than his relatives, like oysters and clams. Part of Suzanne Tate's nature series, the book combines a factual narrative with colorful illustrations to explore the unique biological traits and high intelligence of the solitary octopus.