If I had an octopus

Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow

From the duo behind the bestselling If I Had series, a humorous and entertaining tale celebrating octopuses.

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.

Contributors

Gabby Dawnay

Author

Gabby Dawnay is a writer and poet. 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.