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Melissa's Octopus and Other Unsuitable Pets


No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

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From acclaimed artist Charlotte Voake comes a perfectly paced, wickedly dark, laugh-out-loud picture book about very unsuitable pets! In this laugh-out-loud, riotous new book from picture book master Charlotte Voake, follow Melissa, her friends, and all their rather unsuitable pets! There are certain animals that make suitable pets, like a cat, a dog or a guinea pig. Then there are other animals that definitely make unsuitable pets, like an octopus, a warthog or an elephant. They are much too large, too messy and, well, just a tad free-spirited. They also have a tendency to break things ... like floors, ceilings and tables. But can you guess what makes the most unsuitable pet ever? Here's a clue ... he has a long, scaly green tail and very sharp teeth.

 

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Walker Books Ltd .

Charlotte Voake is an internationally acclaimed children's author and artist. She studied art history but always wanted to be an illustrator. She recently won the Smarties Silver Medal Award for her picture book, The Pizza Kitten.

 

With arresting, giggle-inducing double spreads ... this is a delicious book for storytime sharing with under fives ... Prepare yourself for a snappingly good storytime. -- Jill Bennett * Books for Keeps *

 

For young readers or listeners it creates thought-provoking conversation starters which will fuel their imagination. -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *

 

Well up to her usual high standards. -- Carousel * Carousel *

 

Perfectly paced, wickedly dark, laugh-out-loud picture book about unsuitable pets. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *

 

Charlotte Voake has an unusually delicate, sweet style as an illustrator and in Melissa's Octopus she shows she has a funny side. * Spectator *