The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness

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However, it is not as simple as that: cuttlefish can also “see” with the layers of chromatophores in their skin; making particular colours with higher level chromatophores changes the response of ones in deeper layers. S. Julian’s vibrant illustrations and captivating tales, this comic is a must-read for young ocean enthusiasts. He takes us through those early stirrings in the seas of deep time, from bacteria that sense light and can taste, to cnidarian jellyfish, the first organisms to exhibit nervous systems, which he describes wonderfully: “Picture a filmy lightbulb in which the rhythms of nervous activity first began.

We’re about kicking down the door of thought everywhere and saying, “You are bigger and more capable than you realize.

But you’ll find in each Monitor news story qualities that can lead to solutions and unite us–qualities such as respect, resilience, hope, and fairness. Octopus Shocktopus will make you smile, and we bet you’ll reach for it again and again at storytime! The octopuses are able to solve puzzles quickly and have complex social interactions with people, most of their time is spent in the unchanging environment of the aquarium. Marcellus’ wry, curmudgeonly point of view is conveyed in short journal-like remarks interspersed throughout this otherwise third person narrative. They’re wicket smart, masters of camouflage, can squeeze themselves into tight spaces, and super helpful when you need an extra set of hands.

Found this book quite absorbing as to the origins, behaviour of octopuses, other cephalopods with the rest of life on this planet and know considerably more than I did about their intriguing species; certainly worth a read noting that the author is a philosopher not a marine scientist so quite an achievement.

Benedict Macdonald, Winner of the Wainwright Prize for Global Conservation A heartbreaking yet ultimately inspiring memoir of the personal spiritual odyssey. My work in Kenya, for example, was heavily influenced by a Christian Science Monitor article I had forced myself to read 10 years earlier.

Joanna Lumley Stunningly beautiful, immensely sad, immensely uplifting, this is a book of grief and joy and wonder and renewal.

The various narrative strands entwine somewhat improbably, though not as improbably as a literate octopus’ skill at detective work.

The author skillfully pulls you into a magical world of marine animals and the dedicated experts who so lovingly care for them. Ultimately, though, it was the continuous lure of the natural world that allowed Ben to find hope and healing in nature. A brilliantly bonkers story about an octopus who lives on the roof, by two award-winning and bestselling picture book creators. Bryony Gordon * The Telegraph * A compelling journey from the very heart of loss to the sanctuary and hope that only the natural world provides – emotive, raw and captivating.I’m a sucker for happy endings, and this one, which brings a group of lonely outsiders into the equivalent of a big, communal hug, has considerable charm. Staaf keeps it interesting and breezy as she takes a deep dive into the mysteries of that most ancient and fascinating group, the cephalopods. He doesn’t have simple answers, but his stated intent is to help move the conversation forward onto new ground, and he does that very successfully.