One Cheeky Octopus illustrated by Alex Willmore

One Cheeky Octopus is a hilarious counting tale written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Year, The Queen’s Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust’s Bookbug Prize, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar’s Book Prize.

Here comes Sylvester … and he’s ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS!

When Sylvester sees his friends having fun, he decides to have some of his own! Using his long tentacles, Sylvester GRABS and NABS all the games and toys! Oh no! Will this cheeky octopus ever learn to share?

One Cheeky Octopus was published by Hachette UK, February 13th, 2025. Get your copy here!

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