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If I had an octopus

Gabby Dawnay Alex Barrow

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English
Thames & Hudson
13 January 2022
Series: If I had a…
This charming and imaginative story in the bestselling If I had... series imagines life with an octopus as a pet.

I really want a clever pet, a pet with many charms.

The sort of pet with talents, and a large amount of arms

Have you ever thought about what the best aquatic pet would be? It's an octopus, of course! Playing different ball games simultaneously and staying camouflaged when it's bedtime is eight times the fun - just watch out for the ink... With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, If I Had an Octopus is a delightful bedtime story that follows a little girl's flight of fancy as she imagines the advantages and disadvantages of having an octopus for a pet.

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Illustrated by:   Alex Barrow
Imprint:   Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 260mm,  Width: 238mm, 
Weight:   200g
ISBN:   9780500652879
ISBN 10:   0500652872
Series:   If I had a…
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a scriptwriter for children's television. Alex Barrow, a London-based illustrator, is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine. Alex and Gabby are the duo behind the bestselling 'If I had...' series, as well as the picture books A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews for If I had an octopus

'A joyous, imaginative journey into a child’s desire for a very unlikely pet told in rhyme that sings' - Joseph Coelho 'Brightly illustrated rhyming fun' - Daily Mirror 'I am a huge fan of these fun, vibrant, rhyming stories. My children love the predictable and comic format that each of the books take' - @books_that_inspire_young_minds 'Charming illustration[s] and fun rhyming text' - @smallprintbooks 'Wonderful ... so much fun' - @mutually.inclusive 'Joyful ... so much fun to read' - @ottieandthebea 'Whimsical, sweet illustrations, and perfectly rhythmic text' - @littlesparrow.bookreview 'Imagine having an octopus as a pet ... what an amazing pet she’d be!' - @bookgiftblogger 'The octopus is really super cool and especially great for hugs' - @moonlaneramsgate 'Vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes' - @wellread 'The uplifting and playful rhyming text is a joy to read aloud ... charming' - @littlelibraryowl


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