A brilliantly funny story of facing your fears from the picture book team behind The Case of the Missing Cake.

Terry is not an octopus. He's just a regular guy with a few extra arms. Yes, he loves tuna and yes, he'd love to visit Super Octopus Fantasea Adventure World. But octopuses live in the sea. And Terry is afraid of water. Maybe he should learn to swim?

A very silly story about being brave, facing your fears and accepting who you really are.

Prizes

Short-listed for D&AD Award 2022 (UK)

The well-thought-out and bright illustrations captivate young readers and help them learn new words. * Books Up North *
I love this book, which is written, and illustrated, with fantastic humour. [...] This is a great book on so many levels – fun and funny, and helpful in allowing us to reflect on facing our fears. * Juno *

Eoin McLaughlin is a picture book writer whose books include Not An Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake, illustrated by Marc Boutavant, The Hug, illustrated by Polly Dunbar, and Secret Agent Elephant, illustrated by Ross Collins. When he is not writing for children, he works as a copy writer for Channel 4. Find him on Twitter as @eoinmclaughlin.
Marc Boutavant is an award-winning graphic artist, illustrator and comic book author. He has illustrated numerous children’s books, including Not An Alphabet Book: The Case of the Missing Cake, written by Eoin McLaughlin, What Happens Next?, written by Nicola Davies, Edmund, The Thing, written by Astrid Desbordes and Never Tickle a Tiger, written by Pamela Butchart. He is also the creator of the bestselling Around the World with Mouk, which has been adapted into a television series for Disney Junior UK. Find him on Instagram as @chienpourriii.