Arlo Draws an Octopus

Arlo's octopus drawing disaster leads to a surprising discovery.

3.8 Goodreads · 314 ratings

40 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Arlo's attempt to draw an octopus turns into a squiggly mess, leaving him frustrated and ready to give up. But a surprising discovery shifts his perspective, revealing hidden creativity and potential. Can Arlo see beyond the imperfections and embrace his unique style? This charming tale reminds us that sometimes, a second look can change everything.

From the publisher

An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can’t help but think that maybe he’s just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It’s an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we’re better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.

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