Meet the Cephalopods: Octopus, Squid, Cuttlefish, Nautilus -- Celia Svedhem, Hardcover

Are octopuses aliens? Are squids monsters of the sea? Will cuttlefish take over the world?

Cephalopods include octopuses, squids, cuttlefish and nautiluses. These incredible and strange creatures that live deep in the sea have fascinated people for centuries. They have developed amazing abilities to help them survive, like squeezing through the smallest of openings, regrowing limbs, camouflaging with their surroundings in the blink of an eye and shooting dark ink into the faces of their enemies.

Discover true stories of creatures from around the world, like Inky the octopus, the clever aquarium escape artist in New Zealand and the dangerous red devil giant squid of Mexico. Covering everything from anatomy and communication to habitat and personality, this book is a fact-filled dive into the ocean. Are you ready to meet the cephalopods?

Author: Celia Svedhem
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 02/17/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9781459841239
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2025 pg. 78

About the Author

Celia Svedhem is a psychologist and freelance writer. She got so curious about these fantastic creatures that she decided to write a book.

Filippa Widlund has illustrated many nonfiction books and works for children. And she loves octopuses!

B.J. Woodstein is a Swedish-to-English translator, writer and editor, as well as an honorary professor of literature and translation at the University of East Anglia. B.J. lives in Norwich, England, with her wife and daughters.