Octopants

What do our readers think of Octopants? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the colourful sea creatures, funny underpants and bouncy rhymes entertaining, and they enjoy spotting details in the pictures. Some children are less interested in the story itself but still like looking at the bright illustrations and silly outfits.

What does the Pageticker team say about Octopants?

We love this cheerful, rhyming romp, which combines silly underpants humour with bright underwater illustrations and a reassuring message about finding what works for you. Octopants is especially well suited to read-alouds with young children who enjoy repetition, naming sea creatures and joining in with playful language.

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What is Octopants about?

An endearing octopus is dismayed to find he lacks underpants that fit his eight legs. He searches various ocean shops and even tries online shopping, but nothing suits. Eventually, he discovers the Under-Sea Emporium, where a helpful seahorse offers a creative solution, teaching him that sometimes, thinking differently leads to the perfect fit.

About the author

Suzy Senior is a UK author who loves writing fun and heart-warming stories for children. She enjoys creating books such as 'Octopants' and 'Vampire Peter,' which are filled with giggles and imagination. Suzy lives in Yorkshire and is inspired by her love of animals, adventures, and all things silly.

Discussion ideas around Octopants

Finding the right fit: Why do you think Octopants keeps looking for something that suits him, and what does the story show about finding the right answer?

Thinking differently: How does the helpful seahorse look at Octopants's problem in a different way, and when might a new idea help you?

Being yourself: What makes Octopants different from the other sea creatures, and why can being different be a good thing?

Underwater shops: Which sea creature's clothes would you most like to try, and what would you design for yourself?

Helping others: How do the characters help Octopants, and what could you do if someone was struggling to find something they needed?