The Octopuppy

By Martin McKenna

Part of the The Octopuppy series

An octopus tries to be the perfect pet, but can he win over his owner?

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32 pages· 241 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Edgar dreams of a dog but ends up with Jarvis, an octopus with a knack for trying to fit in. Despite Jarvis's clever attempts to act like a dog, Edgar remains unimpressed. As Jarvis's unique charm unfolds, Edgar must decide if he can appreciate the unexpected friend he has. Will Edgar see the true value in Jarvis's quirky companionship, or will he continue to long for the pet he never got? Dive into this heartwarming tale of acceptance and discover the joy of embracing the unexpected.

From the publisher

Can the OCTOPUPPY be the perfect pet?

Edgar wanted a dog. Instead, he got an octopus named Jarvis.

Jarvis is brilliant and does his best to act like the dog Edgar wants, but nothing he does is good enough to please Edgar. Ultimately, Edgar recognizes that while Jarvis might not be the dog he wanted, he is special in his own endearing way.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 241
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~71L

Themes & topics

Books about being yourself Books about being different Books about admitting you are wrong Books about fixing mistakes Books about belonging

What readers & critics say

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4.3

“It has a nice message (people can only be themselves, so don't try to make them someone else!) and the illustrations are cute, but it's not one I'd return to reading again and again.”

Marmee

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5.0

“I love the funky illustrations and all the fun things going on in them. There's a great message of accepting others and being yourself!”

B is for Bookworm

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