If I Had an Octopus

Written by Gabby Dawnay · Illustrated by Alex Barrow

Part of the If I Had a... series

A girl imagines the fun of having a clever octopus as a pet.

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32 pages· ~570L

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl dreams of the perfect aquatic pet: a clever octopus. She envisions jumping rope with its tentacles, playing ball games, and hide-and-seek with her camouflaging friend. This whimsical tale, filled with vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, celebrates the unique friendship between a child and her eight-armed companion. Dive into a world where imagination and laughter abound, and discover the delightful adventures that come with having an octopus as a pet. Will her dream pet prove to be the ultimate playmate?

From the publisher

Have you ever thought about what the best aquatic pet would be? It’s an octopus, of course! When a little girl fantasizes about having a crazy smart octopus pet, she pictures jumping rope with its tentacles, practicing different ball games simultaneously, and playing hide-and-seek with her camouflaging friend (just look out for the ink!).With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, If I Had an Octopus is a laugh-out-loud story celebrating friendship between a child and her octopus. From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur, If I Had a Sleepy Sloth, and If I Had a Unicorn, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow’s latest is a charming and imaginative tale about our favorite eight-armed creature.

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