Books About Octopuses · 66 titles considered

The Best Octopuses Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about octopuses? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Den That Octopus Built
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

How to Get Your Octopus to School

By Becky Scharnhorst, Jaclyn Sinquett (Illustrator)

Can you find your octopus and get him to school before he hides again?

32 pages· 436 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 538 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2024

The Den That Octopus Built

By Randi Sonenshine, Anne Hunter (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Animal Habitats series

An octopus faces the ultimate challenge: motherhood in a perilous ocean world.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 159 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 401 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2025

I'm a Dumbo Octopus!

A dumbo octopus discovers his unique strengths among extraordinary cephalopods.

72 pages· 2,518 words· Est. 28 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 354 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Inky's Amazing Escape

An octopus escapes an aquarium, seeking the ocean's mysteries.

32 pages· 810 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 721 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2018

Inky the Octopus

An octopus plots a daring escape from an aquarium to the open sea. Can he succeed?

32 pages· 425 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,343 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

An Octopus Is Amazing

By Patricia Lauber, Holly Keller (Illustrator)

Discover the octopus's secrets, from regrowing arms to its 1,920 suction cups.

32 pages· 1,024 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 127 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2016

Octopus Escapes Again!

A hungry octopus must outsmart predators in a thrilling ocean adventure.

32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 129 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always

Undersea friends Squid and Octopus navigate quirky disagreements and heartwarming moments together.

40 pages· 907 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,295 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

Fourteen Animals (That Are Definitely Not an Octopus)

Spot the octopus hidden among animals in this playful mystery.

16 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 112 ratings
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Octopuses Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about octopuses for the youngest readers and listeners.

Sway Like an Octopus

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Toddlers mimic animal moves, fostering focus and stress relief.

Ollie Feels Fine
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Ollie Feels Fine

Ages 0–3 · 2021

An overwhelmed octopus learns it's okay to feel and express emotions.

Touchy the Octopus Touches Everything
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Touchy the Octopus Touches Everything

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Can Touchy the Octopus learn to look without touching?

Baby Octopus

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Explore the ocean with Baby Octopus in this interactive finger puppet adventure for little ones.

Good Night, Octopus

Ages 1–5 · 2017

Discover bedtime joy with Little Octopus's comforting routine.

Spidey Makes a Splash

Ages 3–6 · 2023

A villain plans to flood the town. Can heroes stop her?

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Octopuses Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about octopuses for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Octopuses One to Ten

Ages 2–8 · 2016

Discover octopuses' secrets through a counting adventure.

The Octopus Escapes

Ages 3–7 · 2021

An octopus plans a daring escape from captivity.

Octopants
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Octopants

Ages 4–8 · 2018

An octopus seeks the perfect pants in a sea of options.

Thank You, Octopus
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Thank You, Octopus

Ages 3–5 · 2014

Octopus's quirky bedtime help leads to unexpected surprises.

Tickly Octopus

Ages 3–7 · 2007

An octopus's tickling causes chaos, leading to a surprising discovery of hidden talents.

Arlo Draws an Octopus
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Arlo Draws an Octopus

Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

All I Want Is an Octopus

Ages 4–9 · 2021

A boy's quest for an octopus pet faces family resistance.

Octopus Alone

Ages 3–5 · 2013

A shy octopus ventures beyond the reef, discovering the balance between solitude and friendship.

Mabel

Ages 3–5 · 2020

A mermaid and an octopus find friendship by embracing their uniqueness.

Octopus Stew

Ages 4–8 · 2019

An octopus traps Grandma. Can Ramsey save her with art and wit?

The Octopuppy

Ages 3–5 · 2013

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

Cowboy & Octopus

Ages 3–5 · 2007

Can Cowboy and Octopus bridge their quirky differences to become friends?

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Octopuses Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about octopuses for developing and independent readers.

Sherlock Bones and the Sea-Creature Feature

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A swamp monster threatens the museum. Can Sherlock Bones solve the mystery?

The Voyage on the Oddest Sea

Ages 8–11 · 2023

A hamster-led crew faces sea monsters and shape-shifters in a mysterious underwater world.

Dragon Dreams

Ages 5–9 · 2023

A sea dragon's prediction puts Simon's friend in danger. Can he save her?

Inky's Great Escape!

Ages 8–11 · 2023

An octopus plots a daring escape from an aquarium.

The Outstanding Octokey

Ages 8–11 · 2024

A magical creature escapes, causing school chaos.

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