Oktonautit ja suuri aaveriutta

The Octonauts

by Meomi, Vicki Wong, Michael C. Murphy

Oktonautit odottavat iloisina lomaa, mutta lomakohteessa heitä odottaa hurja yllätys. Kaunis ja värikäs Riutta City on muuttunut aavekaupungiksi. Mitä on tapahtunut? Miehistö tutkii autioita katuja ja löytää merikilpikonnan, joka kertoo surullisen tarinan. Oktonautit etsivät kilpikonnalle uutta asuinpaikkaa, mutta onnistuvat lopulta ratkaisemaan koralliriutan arvoituksen ja herättämään eloon sen entisen kauneuden. Kirjassa on vauhdikas tarina ja hauska kuvitus.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Halloween, Canada

33 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2009

About the author

MEOMI is Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy. Vicki and Michael both write and illustrate the Octonauts books - although people tend to assume Vicki is the writer and Michael is the illustrator - this might be because of Michael's wavey hair.

Meomi enjoys spending their time making up silly stories, drinking tea, and drawing strange characters.

Meomi's artwork has been featured in numerous illustration and design books, while their art has appeared on a wide variety of merchandise worldwide. They are the designers of the beloved Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots (Quatchi, Miga, Sumi and Mukmuk), and have created art for such clients as Google, Yo GabbaGabba, Chickadee Magazine, Electronic Arts, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and CBC4Kids.

See more of their work at www.meomi.com

Reviews

[Dianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book follows the general structure of an Octonauts episode really well. It did make for a pretty wordy picture book, though. However, even though it was on the long side, my two-year-old still sat through it just fine.

[Meneniareads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for my niece tonight, and it's really cute! Beautiful art and an important story. My niece is 5 years old and she looooves this series!

[Cloud · Rating 5 out of 5]

We had to check this out twice, back to back. We are big fans of the Octonauts here and this book passed the kid test. All of our favorite characters, right kind of story structure, solid ending. Sold.

Now we just need to find more Octonaut books to check out.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef/ Meomi/ 2012
Genre: fiction
Format: picture book
Plot Summary: When the Octonauts go on holiday to the Great Reef City, they're shocked to discover that the brightly-coloured coral reef has turned white. It's up to the Octonauts to solve the mystery and save the reef.
Considerations: no red flags
Review Citation: Booklist, vol 106, number 8, p43
Selection Source: BookList
Recommended age: 5-8

[Meg McGregor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated book that helps even the littlest ones learn we need to take special care of our fragile environment.

The characters are adorable, the writing fun and imaginative and the lesson very important.

What is there not to like?

[Sarah A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another excellent Octonauts book, suitable for many ages as it teaches valuable lessons about ocean life. My daughter went back to this book from her childhood as she was studying coral reefs. This book is about a coral relief becoming deserted due to it changing white - as the coral died. The Octonauts work out the problem and help restore the coral reef to its former glory.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tv:stä tutut Oktonautit seikkailevat nyt myös kirjoissa! Itse pidin paljon enemmän tästä kirjamuodosta Oktonauttien seikkailuille; kuvitus oli suloista, toi mieleen Hello Kittyn ja opetuksellinen sisältö oli ympätty hauskasti tapahtumien yhteyteen.

Pidin myös siitä, että kirjaa joutui kääntelemään tarinan edetessä!

[Kian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book but somehow Dashi Dog became Sauci Dog. Of course, my son corrected me each time she came up.

[Haaley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually like the octonauts. This book was very interesting.

[Ashley Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Octonauts. The books allow the children reading the books to fantacize exploring the depths of the ocean with talking animals.

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the cutest account of coral bleaching I have ever read.

Which is weird.

It's very cute!

[Glynnis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Man loves this show, and I was glad to see that the books are gorgeous/even better than the episodes they are based off of.

[Cristine Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Octonauts rescued the reef but how?

[Adrianne Rosal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you like adventures under the sea? Well come along to the great ghost reef for another one with the octonauts.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Octonauts often has a creation-care focus, and this book is no exception. Like the Sea of Shade, it might seem like this would be a "scary" book - but it's not. Very cute.

[Andrej · Rating 3 out of 5]

An engaging picture-book story about coral bleaching.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information on how a coral reef works and that it needs light and clean water.

[Craig Sieracki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative and beautifully illustrated. I love reading Octonauts books to my kids.

[Donovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the only Octonauts book I've read, but they have a great approach to helping kids understand the impact of climate change in this one, and dang the pictures are cute.

[Qamar · Rating 4 out of 5]

It warms our hearts to know you've embarked on the adventure of "The Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef" by Meomi. This story shines a light on the wonders beneath the sea and the importance of conservation and caring for our environment.

The realization that there are hidden beauties and ecosystems under the sea, and it's our duty to understand, appreciate, and protect them.

Keep reading and becoming a steward of our beautiful planet!

Love,
Father & Mother

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most adorable and educational book I've read in a long time.

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children are more environmentally conscious than I was at their age. They also love cute things like Hello Kitty and Kirby. So when I saw The Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef by Meomi at my library I had to check it out.

As soon as I started reading the story, both children dropped what they were doing. They snuggled next to me on the couch for me to read the book.

The Octonauts are a group of animal underwater explorers. In this book they decided to spend their vacation on the Great Reef. When they arrive though, they find a ghost town with only one elderly sea turtle left.

In the course of their investigation they discover that the town has choked all the sunlight from the coral. To save the town they must save the coral and learn to build in a more environmentally friendly way.

Along with the story each page has all the illustrated animals and plants labeled. We read the book through once for the story and a second time to see all the different animals and plants.

I will have to look for the other books in the series.
The Series:

* The Octonauts and The Only Lonely Monster (2006)
* The Octonauts and the Sea of Shade (2007)
* The Octonauts and the Frown Fish (2008)
* The Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef (2009)

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably my favorite book in the Octonaut series. The Octonauts go on holiday to Great Reef City, only to discover it abandoned and colorless. They find one lonely inhabitant, Mr. Slowtache the turtle, for whom they try to help find different accommodations for. As a result,we get to see many different kinds of ocean and freshwater habitats for turtles. In the end, he decides to stay in his home and the Octonauts decide to help find out why the reef has no color. They soon realize that the entire reef has organisms living in it, which have been completely covered by the buildings, which block out the sun and drains the color. They remove some of the buildings and soon the reef explodes in color again. As usual, I loved the illustrations and the way they presented the facts. Recommended for ages 5-8, 4 stars.

[Juan · Rating 5 out of 5]

My family discovered the show a year ago and we love. It's entertaining and educational and creative; three things I look for in shows for my son. The Octonauts also remind me of shows I grew up watching in Hong Kong so that added to my keenness to make sure my son saw the show. Anyway, when I came across the books I was thrilled. As a reader and writer, I immediately saw another opportunity to promote reading to my son, which he already loves.
Great stuff from Meomi.

[Mikyla Meyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, I just have to start this off by saying how absolutely adorable the illustrations are. These chibi style animals are delightful.
Meet the octonauts – eight adorable aquatic explorers who were trying to go on vacation when they discovered a mystery – the Great Reef is dying. Join them as they attempt to solve the puzzle and save the reef.
This simple story with strong conservationist themes is excellent for children, striking the right balance between engaging and informative.

[Curtis Schofield · Rating 5 out of 5]

EEEEH!!!
I LOVE THE DRAWINGS AND THE OCTONAUTS - THEY ARE SO COOL and they have FUN and help rebuild the life of a little sea creature that lived through a great city under the sea - and then kept living there after all the people abandoned the city after the coral life was stifled by the city.


THE OCTONAUNTS SAVE THE DAY!!

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant digital illustrations; such a rich, lush and vibrant visual world Meomi have created in this series. The story is fun and engaging, and touches upon important issues without being didactic. Characters are cute without being cloying. Parents may also appreciate subtle adult humor touches in this title such as a book hidden in one of the scenes entitled 'reef madness.'

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one had so much to learn! The main point is about coral bleaching, but when all the creatures move away from the white coral, the Octonauts travel through many different water habitats and I loved how everything was labeled to show the differences between them. Also, bonus stars for the witty store names in the coral village - especially the Bar Acuda, Squid Inc., and Nudibranch Library ;-)

[Zack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite possibly the cutest picture book ever. With a fun story, and very detailed illustrations, this book would be great for a beginning reader who wants something to expand imagination. I can even forgive the puns for this one.

[♥Xeni♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my favorite Octonauts, but the art in this one was a lot better than the rest.

Coming home to read these books with my sis is a great thing. :) Also, these are great kids books and I wish that they had continued making more!