Octopus, Socktopus: Written by Nick Sharratt, 2008 Edition, (1st Edition) Publisher: Alison Green Books [Hardcover]

I bought it for my grandchildren and they are delighted with it, especially my granddaughter who is 3 years old.

Great book. 2 year old Daughter loves it. But was hoping for the flap and pull tabs like on the youtube videos. I should of looked at the description better tbh but little disappointed its not the flap and pull version - as there is much more for children to interact with. Fun book for toddlers.

My 2 year old is a total bookworm, she loves looking at books and being read to. Whilst discussing this with a friend recently, she suggested that she might enjoy Nick Sharratt books as all three of her children enjoy his stories. I ordered this (and others as a result.)We were not disappointed. Octopus -socktopus is silly and totally captures the imagination of children and adults alike.The illustrations are brightly coloured and engaging, the pop-up element just adds to the silliness and excitement of this simple but clever book. My daughter loves "chickenpoktopus" the best. Having recently had chicken pox this really appealed to her. There really is an octopus for everyone! Punk-rocktopus & party-frocktopus are particular favourites of the adults in our household.Nick Sharratt has an incredible ability to tap into children's creative minds in a way that few authors can. His stories and illustrations are laugh out loud funny, enjoyable read for all the family...

Whilst this is a bright, appealing book, enjoyed by my 2-year old grandson, the product description is inaccurate. There are no pop-up features or tabs to pull, a feature of other Nick Sharratt books, only flaps to lift. One of the reasons for buying this was because the varied interactive features of Jellyphant Wellyphant had been much enjoyed by my other grandson.

Our 2 and a half yr old and 18 month old twins all love this book. It's become a firm favourite in our house. One of our twins is quite delayed socially and with speech and wasn't fussed about books before we got this one. I don't know why she loves it so much but it's really helped her!

I have brought this book and elephant wellyphant for quite a few children and its loved by them all. My recent purchase of this book was for my friends two year old twins - one book each! They love the silly rhymes, the mad pictures of the elephants and octopus' and the fun of the various pop-up mechanisms. Although now little battered from the overuse, its currently still their favourite books! Entertaining for children and adults!

Bought this for my 2 1/2 year old nephew to read with his little baby brother when he arrives soon :-)Its a really fun story - nice big bright pictures and really silly names to the octopusses - I have to admit i've read it a few times myself!Quite a large book and am sure the pull outs won't stay in pristine condition for very long!......

Not as funny as ‘elephant wellyphant‘, but the rhymes are still good to read with toddler.What is ridiculous is the complete disproportionate amount of packaging for such a tiny book!