My Very Own Octopus

by Bernard Most

Bursting with fun and imaginative details, this is a story of a little boy who fantasizes about the amusing and practical possibilities of owning a pet octopus.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Childrens

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Bernard Most is an author of children's books, especially books about dinosaurs. He lives in Westchester County, New York with his wife, two cats, and many fish.

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bursting with fun and imaginative details, this is a story of a little boy who fantasizes about the amusing and practical possibilities of owning a pet octopus.

[Christi · Rating 3 out of 5]

mei mei is infatuated with the octopus and is going to be one for Halloween. Thinks "An Octopus's Garden" is her song. Stands to reason that she LOVES this book. I think it is just okay.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun and very silly book that depicts a young boy imagining what it would be like to have a pet octopus.

The narrative is simple enough for beginning readers and has a larger font. The illustrations are colorful and cartoonish and completely fantastical.

[Kiyoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

lots of fun and creative ideas for an octopus friend