Octopus Shocktopus!
Octopus Shocktopus! by Peter Bently is a delightful children’s book published by Candlewick Press on August 23, 2022. This 32-page edition features engaging, bouncy, rhyming text that captures the whimsical adventure of an octopus that unexpectedly falls from the sky and becomes a beloved friend to the village’s children, despite the adults’ initial skepticism.
In this story, readers will discover how the octopus becomes an integral part of the community, assisting with various tasks and bringing joy to the children. The narrative explores themes of friendship and social dynamics, as the villagers grapple with their feelings about the unusual visitor. With its focus on marine life and the playful interactions between the octopus and the children, this book offers a charming exploration of acceptance and camaraderie.
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“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?
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