In "Octopus Alone" by Divya Srinivasan, a lonely octopus explores themes of friendship and self-discovery. As the octopus watches other sea creatures play in their underwater world, it feels isolated and hesitant to join in. However, as the story unfolds, the octopus learns to embrace its unique qualities and finds the courage to engage with others. Through beautiful illustrations and a gentle narrative, the book captures the essence of seeking connection, overcoming fears, and the joy that comes with finding one's place in a community. It's a heartfelt tale about belonging and the power of being true to oneself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children up to US kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2013 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Divya Srinivasan is an illustrator and animator living in Austin, Texas. She is also the author-illustrator of Little Owl's Night and Octopus Alone .