Oscar The Octopus

Join Oscar as he introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, texture, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what Oscar will catch next from a shiny friend to a surprise pop-up ending!

Have you ever taught an octopus to roll over? It's harder than it looks. Discover why octopuses make the best pets in this charming picture book about friendship and embracing individuality! Izzy has always wanted a pet. So when an adventurous octopus squiggles into town, Izzy decides to keep him. After all, a real pirate captain has to have a mascot. Oscar is not very good at going for walks or playing fetch. (Although he is amazing at hide and seek). And he's definitely not like other pets... But he is just right for Izzy. Readers will be tickled by Izzy's attempts to teach Oscar to behave like a dog, a parrot, a pony-and gratified by Izzy's realization that in the end we love others for who they are...eight arms and all!

This book is about the daily life of an octopus named Oscar.

This is the story of Oscar's very first adventure. Oscar is a young octopus. He spends his time with his parents and sister, Octavia. His friends, Mermaid and King Neptune, join him, too. When we meet little Oscar, we learn that he is dissatisfied with himself and his life. But, Oscar soon faces some serious challenges. Only by being himself, can Oscar save his friends. In his struggle to do what is right, he learns a great deal about the value of who he is and what only he can accomplish for others. About the Author and Illustrator Nancy Waite Parke is the mother of three grown children and is a five-time grandmother. In past years, she had been a businesswoman, real estate broker, private pilot, and model. She eventually returned to her first talent and for the last three decades, has embraced the life of an artist in watercolor, acrylics, and oils. She has had a number of exhibits and one-woman shows. Her paintings hang in private collections in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. She now resides with her husband in Carlsbad, California.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet. A Huggable Concept Book About the Months of the Year Matthew Van Fleet’s huggable multiconcept book introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, textures, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what October will catch next, from a shiny and gold friend to a surprise fold-out ending!

Owen is a happy, hard-working, friendly octopus--with an unusual dream. Owen wants to fly! Join him on his adventure as he tries to turn his dream into a reality. Owen the Octopus is a story of imagination, perseverance, and friendship. It's a great reminder that we're never too old or too young to try to fly.

“A bang-up banquet certain to draw demands for repeat courses and sturdy enough to survive them.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A big, playful counting book that’s great fun for reading aloud.” —Booklist (starred review) “Another irresistibly touchable title for toddler-age readers.” —Publishers Weekly From #1 New York Times bestselling novelty book creator Matt Van Fleet comes an irresistible picture book about a very hungry alligator who likes to chomp, chomp, chomp, which will delight readers as they learn animal names, colors, and counting. Along came the alligator, chomp, chomp, chomp! From the internationally bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet comes the story of a hungry little alligator who gulps his way from one to ten. Ten touchable textures, a sturdy chomping pull tab, and a grand finale pop-up are sure to engage the youngest readers.