If I had an octopus (If I had a…)

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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.
Extent: 32 pp
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 2022-01-13
Size: 26.0 x 23.8 cm
ISBN: 9780500652879
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Press Reviews

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
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About the Authors

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.

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