The Octopus

Seabold the dog, Pandora the cat, and their adopted mice children--who all live in a lighthouse--are ready for another adventure. This time an outing along the shore at the time of the full moon is sure to expose extended beach and interesting tide pools with delicious sugar kelp for lunch. What else might the children find? Mark Nelson paces the story so that its details can be appreciated--the approaching water after low tide, the delicate gooseberry biscuits, the delight in new friends. Nelson distinguishes each character--the admonishing voices of loving parents; the watery, shy voices of the visiting octopi; and the cocky and curious voices of the assorted children. A listening treat. A.R. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine