Have you ever thought about what the best aquatic pet would be? It’s an octopus, of course! When a little girl fantasizes about having a crazy smart octopus pet, she pictures jumping rope with its tentacles, practicing different ball games simultaneously, and playing hide-and-seek with her camouflaging friend (just look out for the ink!).
With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, If I Had an Octopus is a laugh-out-loud story celebrating friendship between a child and her octopus. From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur, If I Had a Sleepy Sloth, and If I Had a Unicorn, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow’s latest is a charming and imaginative tale about our favorite eight-armed creature.
For ages 3+
Contributors
Gabby Dawnay
Author
Gabby Dawnay is an award-winning writer and poet. She is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the bestselling If I Had a . . . series. She is a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine and a scriptwriter for children’s television. Follow her on Instagram @gabdaw38.
Alex Barrow
Illustrated By
Alex Barrow, a London-based illustrator, is the art director for and a regular contributor to OKIDO and KURIO magazines. Alex and Gabby are the duo behind the bestselling If I Had a . . . series and the children’s picture books A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear.
