Etta and the Octopus

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.<BR/><BR/> FOUND!<BR/> One octopus!<BR/> Likes to eat tuna sandwiches.<BR/> Goes by the name of 'Oswald'.<BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/> 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.<BR/><BR/> Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta<BR/> really want to send him away?<BR/><BR/> A QUIRKY AND HILARIOUS ILLUSTRATED SERIES ABOUT AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP . . . THAT MIGHT JUST STEAL YOUR HEART!<BR/><BR/><B>Praise for </B><I><B>Etta and the Octopus</B></I>:<BR/> 'A story of friendship, acceptance and helpful lists . . . A tale with eight times the fun' <I><B>SUNDAY TELEGRAPH</B></I><BR/> 'Wholesome, hilarious, unique and a whole lot of fun . . . A charming story about finding friendship in the most unexpected of places' <I><B>BETTER READING</B></I><BR/> 'A witty, illustrated tale that bridges the often difficult gap between picture book and chapter book . . . Wonderfully done and lovingly brought to life by Andrew Joyner's illustrations' <B>READPLUS</B><BR/> 'Delightful, charming, lighthearted . . . This engaging story is perfect for newly independent readers' <B>READINGS</B><BR/><I>'Etta and the Octopus </I>conjures curiosity, wonder, humour and suspense to bring a new twist to the age-old tale of an unlikely friendship . . . an ideal choice!' <B>BOOKS+PUBLISHING</B>