Meet Mim

“Realistic without anthropomorphizing, intriguing but not lengthy, and I love that the author chose female pronouns for Mim as well!” -- Flying off my bookshelf blog,
“a treasure trove of sea life illustration … fascinating and amazing” * Sunday Telegraph *
“Meet Mim is a wonderful book to introduce children to the wonders of the sea and especially its crafty protagonist.” * Armadillo Magazine *
“totally captivating from beginning to end” * Kids’ Book Review *
“brings the world of the shallow ocean sea bed to life” * Noosa Today *
“For the reader, the fun is in the guessing — what is the real shape of the master of disguise that Meet Mim introduces us to?” * Picture Book BC (via Instagram) *
“Severgnini’s clever use of light and shadows, colours and textures brings the seabed alive in this fascinating book that is sure to entertain curious little wildlife lovers.” * CBCA Kid’s Corner *
“Meet Mim abounds with captivating illustrations as the reader embarks on an undersea journey to discover and learn about this incredible sea creature called Mim, a mimic octopus..” * Reading Time *
“The illustrations are glorious… I loved looking at where [Mim’s] eyes were each time she changed shape, and I am sure younger readers will spot other things to focus on, as the book offers so much.” * ReadPlus UK | school librarian-run review website *
“Avery loved learning about Mim and her wonderful transformations, this is a fantastic book and a great way to learn about the magnificent mimic octopus." * @averys_playtime_adventures | Instagrammer with 3.6k followers *
“ The illustrations are glorious” * ReadPlus *
"The images immerse young readers in the wonders under water, taking them on a deep dive under the waves for a cheeky guessing game and the wonders of the little-known mimic octopus”. * STONNINGTON BOROONDARA KIDS *
“Mim loves to copy other sea creatures, and her shape-shifting ability deters predators from attacking her. It is ideal for readers aged 4-8 years old.” * In The Good Books (via instagram) *
“The world of the shallow ocean seabed is brought to life in this story of an amazing animal, the mimic octopus. The illustrations give a realistic picture of the sea creatures in this environment and how perfectly the octopus impersonates and outwits them. For the reader, the fun is in the guessing — what is the real shape of the master of disguise that Meet Mim introduces us to?” * Seahorse Library *
“a beautiful story” * We Made This Life | active blog with 7.6k Twitter followers *
“Not only full of gorgeous illustrations of the natural environment deep beneath the waves, it is educational, showcasing the abilities of the little-known mimic octopus! If you have a little one who loves the ocean and sea creatures, this sweet book will take you on a guessing game to meet Mim and learn all about the mimic octopus.” * Mummahh *
“this is a book that will captivate young readers who are interested in the miracles of Mother Nature” * The Bottom Shelf Edu Blog *
“An excellent means of introducing students in the lower primary classes to the study of marine life and/or other areas of science – animals, vegetation, colours, shapes and movement.” * Science Teachers Association of Victoria *
“keeps readers guessing right from the start through an intriguing game of underwater obfuscation.” * South Sydney Herald *
“Meet Mim is an entertaining book which has us trying to guess who Mim is on every page and shows us just how this clever creature can move and change form to mimic other creatures of the sea. Included in the back are five fun facts about the octopus.” * Good reading Magazine *
“The art and text combine to present a comprehensive guide to the Mimic Octopus as well as a fascinating story. It is wonderful to see such quality in an informative and simple presentation. Meet Mim is just a joy to read.” * Blue Wolf *
“I adore Meet Mim! Clever, amusing, fabulous illustrations, and a treat of nonfiction too – well done!” * National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature – Dr Belle Alderman AM, Director of National Centre of Australian Children’s Literature Inc. *
"Teachers and their students who share this book will be blown away by this beautiful and informative picture book”. * Literacy, families and Learning (Trevor Cairney Professor of Education The University of Sydney) *
“A beautiful book about a mimic octopus. It’s absolutely gorgeous” * ABC Sunshine Coast *
“Beautifully executed and totally fascinating” * Just So Stories *
“such a fun story about an amazing sea creature that can mimic others... a starting point into learning more about our seas and oceans and the wonderful wildlife they contain.” * The Strawberry Post | 2.2k Twitter followers and a very dedicated blog following *
“brings the world of the shallow ocean sea bed to life” * Noosa Today *
“Severgnini’s clever use of light and shadows, colours and textures brings the seabed alive in this fascinating book that is sure to entertain curious little wildlife lovers.” * StoryLinks *