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Etta and the Octopus

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A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most respected writers for children and an award-winning illustrator.

FOUND!

One octopus!

Likes to eat tuna sandwiches.

Goes by the name of 'Oswald'.

It all began when Etta decided to take a bath . . . And realised she wasn't alone. In the bath sat Oswald. Etta had never had an octopus in her bath before.

At first, Etta thinks it might be fun to have Oswald around. But she soon learns that octopuses are not very good at being tidy . . . or cooking . . . or sharing . . . or even playing nicely.

Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta really want to send him away?

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Format

Paperback

Publisher

Hachette Australia

Country

Australia

Date

26 April 2023

Pages

112

ISBN

9780734421685

FOUND!

One octopus!

Likes to eat tuna sandwiches.

Goes by the name of 'Oswald'.

It all began when Etta decided to take a bath . . . And realised she wasn't alone. In the bath sat Oswald. Etta had never had an octopus in her bath before.

At first, Etta thinks it might be fun to have Oswald around. But she soon learns that octopuses are not very good at being tidy . . . or cooking . . . or sharing . . . or even playing nicely.

Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta really want to send him away?

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Hachette Australia

Country

Australia

Date

26 April 2023

Pages

112

ISBN

9780734421685

Book Review

Etta and the Octopus
by Zana Fraillon, Andrew Joyner (illus.)

by Athina Clarke, Apr 2023

When Oswald the octopus mysteriously appears in Etta’s bath and proceeds to fill every corner of her life with his challenging (but hilarious) ways, she decides it’s time for her naughty guest to go home. But there’s a twist: Etta must decide where Oswald truly belongs.

The transition from picture book to junior fiction can be challenging for newly independent readers but this appealing story of unlikely friendship provides an ideal bridge for them. And its irresistibly engaging, laugh-out-loud story makes the journey a joyous experience: quirky humour; short, satisfying chapters (each building a wonderful anticipation); and irrepressibly funny illustrations on every page skilfully help readers decipher what’s really happening.

The first in a delightful new junior fiction series by renowned children’s book author Zana Fraillon, it is cleverly illustrated by Andrew Joyner and a guaranteed winner with younger readers.

Highly recommended for ages 6+ and a wonderful family read-aloud story.