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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Octopus Shocktopus!
By Peter Bently, Steven Lenton (Illustrator)
An octopus lands on a roof, befriends kids, then vanishes. Will it return?
32 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
An octopus mysteriously falls from the sky, landing on a village roof. While children embrace their new friend, adults remain skeptical. The octopus becomes a beloved helper, painting walls and rescuing cats. Just as the villagers grow fond of their unexpected guest, it vanishes without a trace. Where did it go, and will it ever return? Dive into this whimsical tale to uncover the mystery.
From the publisher
“Charmingly silly…features bouncy, rhyming text that will enchant readers.” –Kirkus Reviews An octopus falls from the sky one day. It lands on a roof and there it stays. The village’s children quickly make friends with it, even though the adults are wary. But the octopus proves very handy indeed, making a perfect slide, helping out with some painting, and even rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. But just when all the neighbors decide they want an octopus of their very own, it disappears. Where has it gone and will it come back?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 389
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- August 23, 2022
- First published
- July 2, 2022
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781536223965
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