Melissa's Octopus and Other Unsuitable Pets

By Charlotte Voake

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.

Categories: Picture Books

For readers aged: 3+

Publication details:
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781406361001
Published: 01 Oct 2015
Price: £6.99

Size: 220 x 270 mm
Pages: 32

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

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

'Well up to her usual high standards.' 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

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