readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this because it asks "what if...."
An important thing to think about when writing!
An important thing to think about when writing!
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
A charming book that would be great to introduce the idea of stories and plot and imagination. It all starts with a little bit of nothing, and adding in some crazy ideas leads to unexpected results.
little_silver's review against another edition
4.0
Great book to pair with a certain Fictional Narrative Writing unit!
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Every story starts the same way... with nothing.
And that is how the book starts. And that is, next to our ukelele playing octopus, a running theme through the book. Making a story, making your own ending.
I didn't expect it, that is what I can say, I thought this book would be solely about octopuses, but instead I got much much more. I didn't only get an octopus, I didn't only get rockets (though I definitely approve of rockets), but I also got a fun book about how to make your own story.
I had quite a laugh at the octopus though. He loves playing ukele, he wants to build a rocket ship (and what happens with that was hilarious, though I also felt a bit sad for him), he seemed like a really nice guy.
I loved how the story ended, then again, we could mostly just make up our own ending. Normally I am all for conclusion in my books, but with this one I didn't mind, and in my mind our Octopus, his friends, his band, all went to space and had a good old time playing music in space and becoming famous musicians, the Eight-armed Space Bandits. :P
The art was fabulous, but then again, I am still a huge fan of Benji Davies. His art is such a delight to look at, and that was also one of the big reasons (next to the fact this one had an awesome title, and was about an octopus) for me to get this book!
All in all, this is one book I would highly recommend!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
And that is how the book starts. And that is, next to our ukelele playing octopus, a running theme through the book. Making a story, making your own ending.
I didn't expect it, that is what I can say, I thought this book would be solely about octopuses, but instead I got much much more. I didn't only get an octopus, I didn't only get rockets (though I definitely approve of rockets), but I also got a fun book about how to make your own story.
I had quite a laugh at the octopus though. He loves playing ukele, he wants to build a rocket ship (and what happens with that was hilarious, though I also felt a bit sad for him), he seemed like a really nice guy.
I loved how the story ended, then again, we could mostly just make up our own ending. Normally I am all for conclusion in my books, but with this one I didn't mind, and in my mind our Octopus, his friends, his band, all went to space and had a good old time playing music in space and becoming famous musicians, the Eight-armed Space Bandits. :P
The art was fabulous, but then again, I am still a huge fan of Benji Davies. His art is such a delight to look at, and that was also one of the big reasons (next to the fact this one had an awesome title, and was about an octopus) for me to get this book!
All in all, this is one book I would highly recommend!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
mochomito's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute book about storytelling and how children can learn to tell stories. I loved it and I even learned a new word cuz I had no idea what, Despondent, meant. And it’s a pretty big word for a picture book, but I loved it because it’s like learn a new vocabulary word. The rest of the book is totally written for it’s intended audience, including the vocabulary. Lol.
jshettel's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book about how all writers start with a blank page - it's up to you to fill it!
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
May 2019 - a fun, silly story playing with how you create a story.
marcg789's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0