By Martin McKenna
This is one of the most wonderful books I have read in a long time! Edgar wants a puppy for his birthday, but instead he gets Jarvis, an octopus. Edgar is sorely disappointed and proceeds to train Jarvis to be a dog. Though Jarvis tries, he can’t be the dog Edgar wants him to be. In the end, Edgar learns that Jarvis is pretty fantastic just the way he is and is the perfect pet. The story has a sweet message and I wouldn’t be surprised to see this book up for a Caldecott award next year.
Review by Teresa Edmunds, Westbrook Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades K-4
Book Website: http://www.theoctopuppy.com/
The Ocotopuppy
By Martin McKenna
Scholastic Press
32 pages
Release Date: March 31, 2015
