Octopus Protests

Sweet Pickles #15

by Jacquelyn Reinach, Richard Hefter (Illustrator)

Octopus is not afraid to speak out to make the town a better place to live.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1978

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first time to read Sweet Pickles. I don’t remember these from childhood at all. There are 26 animals for each letter of the alphabet and they get into pickles in their story. Octopus is a social justice warrior. He wants the world to be fair. It reminds me of the movie ‘The Way we Were’. A friend is being bullied and Octopus steps in to help him. There are 3 animals being mean. I don’t know that wrapping bullies up in a flag is the way to solve the issue, but I enjoy the heart that Octopus shows in life. It’s a fun series and the nephew thought this was funny.

Both kids got into these books. They are great for a summer reading challenge. They gave it 5 stars.

A new Sweet Pickles Fan.

[Kest Schwartzman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not sure that overpowering bullies and binding them in a flag counts as non-violent protest, but I'm willing to give Octopus a pass

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're just getting back around to the point where protesting and standing up for a cause is once again being seen in children's books. This is a story about Octopus, who is determined to make her city a better place. When she discovers a group of bullies ganging up on a defenseless playmate, Octopus immediately intervenes. In fact, the strong "No Bullies!" message is very contemporary to today's kids' media.

I had the "Sweet Pickles" kit as a kid, and I remember some of the books, but I don't remember this one.