Who's this? A little flapjack octopus. You may almost have missed him. You see, he's not the type to stand out in a crowd. Unless you were looking for him, you might not spot him at all. He's one of the shy ones.
Who's this? A little flapjack octopus. You may almost have missed him. You see, he's not the type to stand out in a crowd. Unless you were looking for him, you might not spot him at all. He's one of the shy ones.
Who’s this? A little flapjack octopus. You may almost have missed him. You see, he’s not the type to stand out in a crowd. Unless you were looking for him, you might not spot him at all... He’s one of the shy ones.This beautifully delicate picture book explores the topic of shyness and friendship. Stunningly illustrated by bestselling creator Simona Ciraolo, this book is sure to resonate with young children across the world, particularly those who are just starting school.
“"Gorgeous, muted illustrations show an entrancing variety of sea life, and the personalities of each creature carry the story [...] A feast for the eyes." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ciraolo's palette is bright and her line is supple; she makes shyness seem downright fashionable." --Publishers Weekly”
Gorgeous, muted illustrations show an entrancing variety of sea life, and the personalities of each creature carry the story [...] A feast for the eyes. Kirkus Reviews
Ciraolo's palette is bright and her line is supple; she makes shyness seem downright fashionable. Publishers Weekly
Simona's artwork is distinctive and unique! She uses colours wisely creating beautiful spreads that depict the ocean and its fantastic creatures. thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram
Simona Ciraolo is a Sardinian-born author and illustrator whose witty and endearing tales recently won her the Sebastian Walker Award. Ciraolo studied animation at the National Film School in Turin, Italy, before moving to the UK where she undertook an MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She has also worked as a freelance 2D animator for children's TV shows and illustrated five picture books for an independent Italian publisher..
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