The Octopus
By Guojing
Children's Picture Book
Paperback & eBook, 48 Pages
April 22, 2026 by Two Lions
Summary
Join a little girl as she discovers the hidden world of her new octopus friend in this stunning wordless picture book by critically acclaimed author-illustrator Guojing.
A little girl goes to the beach with her mother, never expecting the day full of magic and wonder that is ahead of her. When she scoops up a tiny octopus in her small, clear container, and they see each other eye to eye, there’s a spark between them! But a little octopus cannot be happy for long in a container. So the girl sets out to discover what the octopus needs. And that’s when something truly magical happens! Soon, the little girl is on an underwater adventure with her new octopus friend, where she discovers the joy and beauty of the octopus’s world and learns how she can help take care of the ocean in her own way.
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My Review
THE OCTOPUS is a picture book told completely through illustrations. And these illustrations are adorable in showing the story of a little girl and a tiny octopus who have a day of adventure and fun. There is a softness to the illustrations that conveys a feeling of calm while also showing movement and colors that draw the eye. The story itself leads the reader to think about the ocean and how it is cared for in a very non-pushing way, lending the reader to gather their own conclusions, without that overtaking the story. This is a beautifully illustrated and delightful book that give readers a little visit to the ocean until they can go and make their own memories there.
Source: I received a complimentary copy through MBC, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Do you have a favorite picture book that is set in the ocean or at the beach? Have you read any of Guojing's other books?
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