If I had an octopus by Gabby Dawnay

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If I had an octopus by Gabby Dawnay

A board book edition of this charming and imaginative story in the bestselling 'If I had a...' series, which 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.
'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
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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 If I had a... series of children’s picture books, as well, as A House for Mouse and A Song for Bear, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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ISBN 13 9780500653180
ISBN 10 0500653186
Title If I had an octopus
Author Gabby Dawnay
Series If I Had A…
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2023-05-04
Number of pages 28
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.