HELLO, MY NAME IS OCTICORN
by Kevin Diller and Justin Lowe
additional illustrations buy Binny Talib
What it's all about ...
Octi is an Octicorn: half octopus, half unicorn. Being the only Octicorn in the world — it's sometimes hard for Octi to fit in.
Why it's on The Little Crooked Bookshelf …
Because it's deliciously silly. I can practically hear the creators giggling as I turn the pages. Somehow, this quirky little gem of a picture book escaped my notice, but when I spotted it on the shelves at our local independent bookstore, I knew I HAD to have it. Now my daughters and I can't stop reading it.
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| Illustration from Hello, My Name is Octicorn; Balzar + Bray (An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers) |
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| Illustration from Hello, My Name is Octicorn; Balzar + Bray (An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers) |
Why kids will love it …
Kids will dig the oddball humor in both the text and illustrations.
Why grown-ups will love it …
The jokes hold up for adults, too. Bonus: it offers a nice message to reassure kids that it's okay to be different. (And to want good friends. And cupcakes. And a jet ski.)
I thought it was funny and very sweet too, Anika! :)
ReplyDeleteMy little one brought in into school for star student week and shared it with her class, as her new favorite book. High praise!
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