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Arlo draws an octopus / words by Lori Mortensen ; pictures by Rob Sayegh Jr.
Arlo likes octopuses but when he tries to draw one his picture does not turn out well at all--or does it?
Record details
- ISBN: 1419742019
- ISBN: 9781419742019
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Publisher: New York, NY : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 21.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Drawing > Juvenile fiction. Octopuses > Juvenile fiction. Ability > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | STO JP Morte | 31681020159679 | PICTURE | Checked out | 12/19/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
Frustrated with his efforts to draw an octopus, young Arlo discovers that trying again from another perspective helps him take his creativity in another direction, in an empowering tale about the learning potential of making mistakes. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
Arlo likes octopuses but when he tries to draw one his picture does not turn out well at all--or does it? - Grand Central Pub
An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective
When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he canât help but think that maybe heâs just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. Itâs an octopus disaster-piece!
But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more.
This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that weâre better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective
When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he canât help but think that maybe heâs just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. Itâs an octopus disaster-piece!
But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more.
This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that weâre better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.
