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The Octopus Escapes

By Maile Meloy
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

By Maile Meloy
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

By Maile Meloy
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

By Maile Meloy
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

By Maile Meloy
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

By Maile Meloy
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

By Maile Meloy
Read by Imani Jade Powers

By Maile Meloy
Read by Imani Jade Powers

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Hardcover $18.99

May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9781984812698 | 3-7 years

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May 11, 2021 | ISBN 9781984812704 | 3-7 years

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May 09, 2023 | Baby-3

Audiobook Download $5.00

May 11, 2021 | 8 Minutes | 3-7 years

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    About The Octopus Escapes

    From a New York Times bestselling author comes this poignant, lyrical tale about nature’s great escape artist—perfect for fans of the Oscar-winning documentary film My Octopus Teacher.

    The octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys. But every day is the same, and the octopus soon tires of captive life. And so, under the cover of darkness, he makes his daring escape…

    Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala bring us a story full of excitement and heart, about the thrill of hard-won freedom and the pull of home.

    About The Octopus Escapes

    From a New York Times bestselling author comes this poignant, lyrical tale about nature’s great escape artist—perfect for fans of the Oscar-winning documentary film My Octopus Teacher.

    The octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys. But every day is the same, and the octopus soon tires of captive life. And so, under the cover of darkness, he makes his daring escape…

    Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala bring us a story full of excitement and heart, about the thrill of hard-won freedom and the pull of home.

    About The Octopus Escapes

    From a New York Times bestselling author comes this poignant, lyrical tale about nature’s great escape artist—now in a board book edition!

    The octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys. But every day is the same, and the octopus soon tires of captive life. And so, under the cover of darkness, he makes his daring escape…

    Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala bring us a story full of excitement and heart, about the thrill of hard-won freedom and the pull of home.

    About The Octopus Escapes

    From a New York Times bestselling author comes this poignant, lyrical tale about nature’s great escape artist—perfect for fans of the Oscar-winning documentary film My Octopus Teacher.

    The octopus is happy in his undersea cave until one day, a diver captures him and takes him to live in an aquarium. The humans give him food and tests that look like toys. But every day is the same, and the octopus soon tires of captive life. And so, under the cover of darkness, he makes his daring escape…

    Maile Meloy and Felicita Sala bring us a story full of excitement and heart, about the thrill of hard-won freedom and the pull of home.

    Listen to a sample from The Octopus Escapes

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    About Maile Meloy

    Maile Meloy is the author of the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter; the short story collections Half in Love and Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It (named one of the “10 Best Books of 2009” by the New York Times Book Review);… More about Maile Meloy

    About Felicita Sala

    FELICITA SALA received Italy’s Premio Andersen for her work illustrating many books for children, including Green on Green by Dianne White; She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book;… More about Felicita Sala

    About Maile Meloy

    Maile Meloy is the author of the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter; the short story collections Half in Love and Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It (named one of the “10 Best Books of 2009” by the New York Times Book Review);… More about Maile Meloy

    About Felicita Sala

    FELICITA SALA received Italy’s Premio Andersen for her work illustrating many books for children, including Green on Green by Dianne White; She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book;… More about Felicita Sala

    About Maile Meloy

    Maile Meloy is the author of the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter; the short story collections Half in Love and Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It (named one of the “10 Best Books of 2009” by the New York Times Book Review);… More about Maile Meloy

    About Felicita Sala

    FELICITA SALA received Italy’s Premio Andersen for her work illustrating many books for children, including Green on Green by Dianne White; She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book;… More about Felicita Sala

    About Maile Meloy

    Maile Meloy is the author of the novels Liars and Saints and A Family Daughter; the short story collections Half in Love and Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It (named one of the “10 Best Books of 2009” by the New York Times Book Review);… More about Maile Meloy

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 11, 2021 | 40 Pages | 9 x 11 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781984812698

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 11, 2021 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781984812704

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $9.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    May 09, 2023 | 40 Pages | 5-1/2 x 7 | Baby-3 | ISBN 9780593533970

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 11, 2021 | 8 Minutes | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593397664

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    Praise

    Praise for The Octopus Escapes:
    An Indie Bestseller

    “This is a beautifully illustrated picture book that manages to be lighthearted and fun whilst also exploring the negative implications of keeping animals—especially animals caught in the wild—in captivity.” —GeekMom
     
    “Stunning . . . Sure to entertain readers.” —School Library Journal

    “Sala’s vibrant illustrations teem with life . . . Readers will get a great glimpse into the capabilities of the wonderfully brainy octopus in this sweet meditation on the tradeoffs between living in safe comfort and making your own way in the world.” —Booklist

    “[A] satisfying home-away-home narrative . . . Offers an opportunity for conversation with young readers about the roles of zoos and aquariums.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Sala (Green on Green) contributes vibrant art . . . The tender narrative is gratifying and may serve as an effective jumping-off point for discussions about animal captivity.” —Publishers Weekly
     
    “Children will be drawn to the colorful, cute octopus and the diversity sea life contained in the bright illustrations.” —School Library Connection

    “[A] delightful introduction to the problem-solving abilities of one of the most intelligent animals on our planet . . . Sala’s vibrant illustrations bring this small creature to life.” —The Horn Book

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