{"product_id":"etta-and-the-octopus-9780734421685","title":"Etta and the Octopus","description":"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FOUND! \u003cbr\u003e One octopus! \u003cbr\u003e Likes to eat tuna sandwiches. \u003cbr\u003e Goes by the name of 'Oswald'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta \u003cbr\u003e really want to send him away? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A QUIRKY AND HILARIOUS ILLUSTRATED SERIES ABOUT AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP . . . THAT MIGHT JUST STEAL YOUR HEART! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtta and the Octopus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e 'A story of friendship, acceptance and helpful lists . . . A tale with eight times the fun' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSUNDAY TELEGRAPH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Wholesome, hilarious, unique and a whole lot of fun . . . A charming story about finding friendship in the most unexpected of places' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBETTER READING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e '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' \u003cb\u003eREADPLUS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Delightful, charming, lighthearted . . . This engaging story is perfect for newly independent readers' \u003cb\u003eREADINGS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Etta and the Octopus \u003c\/i\u003econjures curiosity, wonder, humour and suspense to bring a new twist to the age-old tale of an unlikely friendship . . . an ideal choice!' \u003cb\u003eBOOKS+PUBLISHING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hachette Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780734421685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112","brand":"Zana Fraillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44902105252021,"sku":"9780734421685","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d87f69ca-7715-4f49-aa5a-43df69e2235e.jpg?v=1733813199","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/etta-and-the-octopus-9780734421685","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}