A giant squid with an even bigger ego just can’t get over himself. The squid proclaims—proudly and loudly—that he’s the biggest thing in the ocean: bigger than the shrimp, bigger than the clams, bigger than the turtles . . . even bigger than the octopus and the shark (though he doesn’t shout about that one). But there’s a big surprise in store for the squid, one that momentarily turns his world upside down. The squid’s ego proves to be nothing if not resilient in Kevin Sherry’s droll picture book that plays a single idea in the narrative off an abundance of understated visual humor. (Ages 3–8)

When a giant squid takes inventory of all of the creatures in the ocean, he realizes that he?s way bigger than most of them! Of course, there are bigger things lurking around . . . but maybe this giant squid with a giant touch of hubris doesn?t really care?

First-time author-illustrator Kevin Sherry is sure to garner fans of all sizes for his perfect-for-preschool read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful collage art, and a lovable squid whose spirit just cannot be crushed.