Etta and the Octopus
Zana Fraillon
Andrew Joyner – Illustrator
Hachette Aus
Lothain Chidren’s Books
ISBN:9780734421685
RRP $14.99
Description:
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?
My View:
A delightful, smelly, fishy, read for you to share with your new reader – and don’t all 5 year + enjoy a bit of smelly, fishy, type jokes? A narrative about friendship, kindness and fishy odours:) I think this is the prefect story, characters and design for animation.
Reading, Writing and Riesling 
Oh, this looks delightful for young readers, Carol. It also looks like a great choice for read-withs even before kids are reading on their own. The cover’s lovely, too. Anyone who creates books that kids like is a hero in my opinion.