Octopus's Garden
Published on 2. July 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4711-2022-0 (ISBN)
Description
Pop royalty, Ringo Starr, meets picture book A-lister, Ben Cort!
Based on the lyrics of the world famous Beatles song, this glorious picture book follows five children on a magical journey through the Octopus's garden. The playful Octopus takes them on a wondrous underwater adventure - riding on the backs of turtles, playing pirates in a sunken city and sheltering from a storm in the octopus's cave.
"Beatles fans will lap up the opportunity to introduce children and grandchildren to this picture book version of the song ..." Daily Mail
"The pictures are superb." The Times
"Glorious picture book." Sunderland Echo
"Octopus's Garden is a visual delight thanks to Ben Cort's stunning illustrations...The song is so catchy that you'll be singing it long after you've finished the book!" Creative Steps
Based on the lyrics of the world famous Beatles song, this glorious picture book follows five children on a magical journey through the Octopus's garden. The playful Octopus takes them on a wondrous underwater adventure - riding on the backs of turtles, playing pirates in a sunken city and sheltering from a storm in the octopus's cave.
"Beatles fans will lap up the opportunity to introduce children and grandchildren to this picture book version of the song ..." Daily Mail
"The pictures are superb." The Times
"Glorious picture book." Sunderland Echo
"Octopus's Garden is a visual delight thanks to Ben Cort's stunning illustrations...The song is so catchy that you'll be singing it long after you've finished the book!" Creative Steps
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Illustrations
Full colour
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 240 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4711-2022-0 (9781471120220)
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Persons
Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo Starr has been one of the world's brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful and dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter and drummer, an active musical collaborator and as an actor. Drawing inspiration from classic blues, soul, country, honky-tonk and rock 'n' roll, Ringo continues to play an important role in modern music with his solo recording and touring.
Ben Cort has had his picture books published in many languages in many countries worldwide, including the hugely successful Aliens Love Underpants. Ben lives in Bedfordshire with his wife and children.
Ben Cort has had his picture books published in many languages in many countries worldwide, including the hugely successful Aliens Love Underpants. Ben lives in Bedfordshire with his wife and children.