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.
FOUND! One octopus! Likes to eat tuna sandwiches. Goes by the name of 'Oswald'. 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. 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. Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta really want to send him away?
Review
When Etta discovers that there is an octopus in her bath, and a suitcase on the floor that says ‘Oswald’, she doesn’t know what to do!
Etta decides that she needs to write a list of all the things that she is observing, as Oswald makes himself at home. And the list is not very favourable to Oswald!
So Etta decides that someone must be missing an octopus, and sets about tying to find his real home.
But when crunch time comes, does she really want Oswald to go?
This is a fantastic story for newly independent readers, from two of Australia's best loved creators - Zana Fraillon and Andrew Joyner.
Young readers will thoroughly enjoy this story, as well as the delightful illustrations.
Teacher Notes supplied by the publisher are available for this title on our website.
Reviewed by Sam
