Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;Eight arms make for a lot of lovable activity in this cheerful picture book from the creator of the andlt;Iandgt;New York Times andlt;/Iandgt;bestselling andlt;Iandgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/Iandgt;.andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Octopus has eight arms!andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;What can they do?andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;So many thingsand#8212;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;let him show you!andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Join a friendly octopus and his crafty crab sidekick as they explore all the wonderful things we can do with our arms. From tying a bow and performing a show to baking a pie and waving good-bye, thereand#8217;s no limit to the fun.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;and#8230;But whatand#8217;s the VERY BEST thing we can do with our arms? Why, hugging, of course! And Octopus andlt;Iandgt;canand#8217;t waitandlt;/Iandgt; to show little ones how itand#8217;s done.
Review
and#8220;Who hasnand#8217;t occasionally wished for more than two hands (or arms) in order to simultaneously accomplish all that one needs to?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In a rhyming response to Little Craband#8217;s query, the colorful, friendly octopus star of this picture book demonstrates that he can manage to pull off quite a few impressive feats with his numerous appendagesand#8230;the real, intended warm message drifts home: andlt;Iandgt;All andlt;/Iandgt;arms are made to reach out and draw someone in for a loving embrace. The story is sweetand#8230;. The watercolor paintings are colorful and full of lively energyand#8230;this effort should reassure little ones resting in the human arms of favorite story readers.and#8221;
Review
"In flat, crisp-edged digital art, versatile author/illustrator Baker (andlt;Iandgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/Iandgt;) draws underwater-themed images in contrasting blues and oranges that consider the myriad capabilities of an octopusand#8217;s appendages.... Very young children will enjoy working their way through the pictures and talking about the octopusand#8217;s unexpected skills (such as playing a guitar, a banjo, and a harp at the same time), and theyand#8217;ll be soothed by the octopusand#8217;s parting words: and#8220;With a hugand#8212;not too tight!and#8212;/ my arms can make it feel all right.and#8221;"
Review
"Thisandlt;i andgt; andlt;/iandgt;is a colorful attention-grabbing story with great meaning for young children.... The repeating phrases throughout are a wonderful way to keep the attention of a very young audience. The best part of the book is the color choice and vivid illustrations that complement the story."
Review
"A cheerful pink octopus shows all the handy uses for his eight arms, including playing games and musical instruments; contributing to household chores and sporting events; and, most important, providing shelter and comforting hugs.... The lilting beat and rhyming text, along with clear illustrations, make anticipating upcoming words easy for early readers. Like Bakerand#8217;s earlier andlt;iandgt;andlt;a href="http://booklistonline.com/LMNO-Peas-Keith-Baker/pid=3893460"andgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/aandgt; andlt;/iandgt;(2010), this picture book has the charm and silliness to appeal to a wide audience."
Synopsis
Eight arms make for a lot of lovable activity in this cheerful picture book from the creator of the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas.
Octopus has eight arms
What can they do?
So many things
let him show you
Join a friendly octopus and his crafty crab sidekick as they explore all the wonderful things we can do with our arms. From tying a bow and performing a show to baking a pie and waving good-bye, there s no limit to the fun.
But what s the VERY BEST thing we can do with our arms? Why, hugging, of course And Octopus can t wait to show little ones how it s done."
About the Author
Keith Bakerandnbsp;has written and illustrated many acclaimed picture books for young children, including andlt;iandgt;My Octopus Armsandlt;/iandgt;; the andlt;iandgt;New York Times andlt;/iandgt;bestselling andlt;iandgt;LMNO Peasandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;1-2-3 Peasandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;i andgt;Colors Please, Peas!andlt;/iandgt;;andlt;iandgt; No Two Alikeandlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Big Fat H