The Octonauts and The Growing Goldfish

The Octonauts

by Meomi

Join global sensations, the Octonauts, in an exciting new title in the classic picture book series that inspired the phenomenally successful animated TV show, broadcast around the world.


The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!


It was a sunny day under the South Pacific Ocean when… ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!


The Octonauts meet Dunkie, a goldfish who can’t stop growing. Finding an ocean big enough for him seems to be an impossible mission for the intrepid crew… until they discover a prehistoric, deep sea world. Is Dunkie really a goldfish after all?


An action-packed underwater adventure to delight Octonauts fans!


The Ugly Duckling meets Journey to the Centre of the Earth in this hugely exciting nautical adventure!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

40 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 2014

About the author

MEOMI is Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy. Vicki and Michael both write and illustrate the Octonauts books - although people tend to assume Vicki is the writer and Michael is the illustrator - this might be because of Michael's wavey hair.

Meomi enjoys spending their time making up silly stories, drinking tea, and drawing strange characters.

Meomi's artwork has been featured in numerous illustration and design books, while their art has appeared on a wide variety of merchandise worldwide. They are the designers of the beloved Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots (Quatchi, Miga, Sumi and Mukmuk), and have created art for such clients as Google, Yo GabbaGabba, Chickadee Magazine, Electronic Arts, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and CBC4Kids.

See more of their work at www.meomi.com

Reviews

[Amber]

Elinor, my granddaughter loves watching Octonauts. I have never watched them, but I bought this book to read to her. The illustrations are very colorful and enjoyable to look at . It teaches children about prehistoric animals. I learned the names of prehistoric animals that I didn't know before. After reading this book she announced that she wants to be a Octonaut ballerina when she grows up !

[Dan Browne]

Octonauts are great kids science learning, what else do you need? Part of a series that I wish had more entries because they are all good, but there’s also a tv show.

[Qamar]

We are so pleased to hear that you've ventured into the story of "The Octonauts and the Growing Goldfish" by Meomi. This narrative teaches us about embracing change and understanding that growth is a natural part of life.
Things grow and evolve, even when unexpected, it can lead to beautiful transformations.

Keep reading, and always be open to the beautiful changes life brings!

Love,
Father & Mother

[Sarah Alamer]

We are so proud of you for reading this wonderful book! You learned something very special - that everyone grows and changes, just like Dunkie did. Sometimes we might feel different from others, but that makes us special and unique. When your friends feel different or don't fit in, you can help them find where they belong, just like the Octonauts helped Dunkie. You are becoming such a great reader. Keep going, sweetheart!

[Elise]

My youngest loves the Octonauts show and books. Each episode or story teaches about a sea creature and/or sea plant life. They are interesting and informative.

This one had to throw in a "millions of years ago" bit which I just didn't read.

This one wasn't our favorite of the Octonaut books.

[Charles]

The octonauts do a great job of educating about aquatic life for children. The book format provides a different way to learn and gives new perspectives on the characters. This book makes great use of colour and reading format.

[Megan]

M loves Octonauts, so when I found out the series was based on books, of course I had to check them out.

This book seems more whimsical and fantastical than the show and the books written since the show was created. The art is beautiful, and the story is fun.

[kim]

cute, well done

[Y.Poston]

cute

[lol kids book& art]

Love the large spreads and interesting prehistoric facts! Great book to give as a gift for a kiddo

[Mariah]

good intro of prehistoric ideas