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Jolly Olly Octopus

Jolly Olly Octopus

by Guy Parker - Rees (Illustrator), TonyMitton (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $3.35
Synopsis

When Jolly Olly Octopus gets the giggles, it isn't long before the waves of bubbly laughter have spread to all his friends and the whole sea bed is awash with sea creatures chuckling away. But, oh no! Here comes Shark! Suddenly things aren't quite so funny any more. The incredibly successful Tony Mitton and Guy Parkrer-Rees pair up again to bring you this bright and delightful rhyming romp.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Orchard
Published: 01 Jul 2010
ISBN 10: 184616687X
ISBN 13: 9781846166877
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Underneath the ocean, down beneath the sea, one wriggly octopus is giggling with glee.

Media Reviews
Great fun! * School Librarian *
A witty counting rhyme that is perfect to read aloud * The Bookseller *
Any child you read this book to will fall about laughing * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *
An ideal book for reading aloud and sharing with your children * Local Family Lifestyle *
In the great tradition of bright and colourful children's books, the rhymes tick over with an infectious rhythm bordering on addictiveness for the listener. * Bournemouth Daily Echo *
A bright, commerical title for summer with a witty counting rhyme that is perfect to read aloud. * Bookseller *
To all those people who have ever enjoyed reciting rhymes with a younger child - get this book! Great fun! * School Librarian *
'Any child you read this to will fall about laughing at the octopus who gets the giggles. Catchy rhymes and repetition will get children joining in with you.' * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *
Author Bio
Highly-respected poet Tony Mitton has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus (winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award) and Jolly Olly Octopus among many others. In 2014 Tony won the prestigious CLPE Poetry Award for his retelling of Wayland. Tony spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. He lives in Cambridge. Guy Parker-Rees exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. Notable successes include Giraffes Can't Dance - written by Giles Andreae, a worldwide besteller, and Richard & Judy children's book choice, Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and the highly acclaimed All Afloat on Noah's Boat. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.