An Octopus Followed Me Home

Written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

A girl can't resist adopting a homeless octopus, causing chaos at home.

3.7 Goodreads · 188 ratings

32 pages· 220 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~260L

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl with a big heart brings home an octopus, adding to her collection of unusual pets. Her father, already overwhelmed by crocodiles and seals, faces a new challenge. Can their home handle another wild addition, or will this octopus be the last straw? With bright, bold illustrations, this tale explores the chaos and joy of a home turned zoo, leaving readers to wonder if love can truly conquer all—even eight squiggly legs.

From the publisher

Could you say no to a sweet little pet with nowhere to go? How about a pet with big green, watery eyes and eight squiggly legs just made for cuddling? All you need is a big heart, an understanding parent, and a house that isn’t just a home it’s a complete zoo! Dan Yaccarino sets this comic tale in motion with bright, bold art that bursts off the page. This story will make any parent or child who’s ever confronted a sweet, homeless ball of fur consider carefully and laugh out loud. Dan Yaccarino is the illustrator of M.C. Helldorfer’s Carnival and the author/illustrator of If I Had a Robot of which Kirkus said, “Vibrant colors in geometric shapes spill across the pages…Yaccarino keeps the visual suspense going.” Mr. Yaccarino’s work has appeared in a variety of galleries and publications, as well as on book jackets and children’s toys.

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