![]() ![]() There’s a seek-and-find quality to the illustrations where the details gently foreshadow the next set of events. The illustrations are so much fun and so superbly done. ![]() You Should Read Thank You, Octopus because : If you read it too fast, you’ll miss all of the incredible details! Fortunately, you and yours will want to read this book a gazillion times - so don’t worry too much, just enjoy the giggles and the fun!Īll Ages. However, be careful! The illustrations are deceptively simple. Then there are the sweet, idyllic-childhood details like a tugboat, the cute hooded-animal towels, and even the gingerbread man! Even Octopus’s eyes, with one being an exaggerated large circle, reminds me of Pete, the dog from the classic show The Little Rascals. ![]() As you read, you’ll quickly notice Jacques Cousteau’s iconic red cap, New York City’s skyline, and the Statue of Liberty. The illustrations created in pencil with predominately reds, blues, and creams are clean and modern with touches of classic and iconic images. (Which then led to more giggles… it was fun.) Well, truly, it is perfect for any time, but… I can attest to the fact that, yes, one night when I read this book to my son before bedtime he giggled so much that he got the hiccups. Thank You, Octopus is not a sweet sing-songy or a lull-you-to-sleep sort of bedtime book - this is a hilarious bedtime book that is perfect for when everyone is deliriously tired. AThank You, Octopus is about an octopus helping his buddy get ready for bed! First they’ll take a bath, then put on pajamas, brush teeth, and read a story - but be prepared for some egg salad (which you cannot help but imagine being squished between your toes), the Statue of Liberty, monsters, robot language, and oh, don’t forget the bear! Bear HUG! Told exclusively in dialog, it is so much fun to have your little one join in with you saying, “No, Thank You!” ![]()
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