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Octopus's Garden Hardcover – Picture Book, February 4, 2014

by Ringo Starr (Author), Ben Cort (Illustrator)
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Come sing and dance around in an octupus’s garden in the shade! The classic Beatles song comes to life with colorful illustrations from bestselling illustrator Ben Cort and a CD with a new music recording and audio reading from stellar musician Ringo Starr.

I’d like to be under the sea
In an octopus’s garden in the shade
He’d let us in, knows where we’ve been
In his octopus’s garden in the shade

Who wouldn’t like to visit an octopus’s garden? Well, now you can! This lively picture book, complete with a CD of the beloved song, brings Ringo Starr’s joyful underwater tale to life and is perfect for reading, sharing, and singing again and again.
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    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD500L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.4 x 9.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    February 4, 2014
  9. ISBN-10
    9781481403627
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1481403627
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About the Author

Ringo Starr, MBE, is an English musician and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Ben Cort is the illustrator of several children’s books, including Aliens Love Underpants and Octopus’s Garden, which have been published in eighteen languages in twenty countries worldwide. Ben lives in Bedfordshire, England.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1481403621
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Book and CD edition (February 4, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781481403627
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481403627
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 9.75 inches
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Amanda Pirrera
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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My toddler loves this book and so do I. The artwork is so vibrant
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JC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great package for kids to enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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Wonderful book with CD. A chance for another generation to enjoy Ringo's second sub-nautical featured performance. Ringo's re-recording of his classic song is excellently done. He also reads the lyrics and includes the recording sans vocals so the kids can sing it. And yes, the illustrations are wonderful. Great job Ringo! Love ya'
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S. Gower
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic comes to life
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2021
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I used to sing this song to my eldest daughter when she was small. She says her two son love this book. Great illustrations and great music. Wonderful
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Andrea Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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The 2-year-old I babysit loves The Beatles and this is his favorite song, so I had to buy the book
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Why Not Dream
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Cool Journey To A Fantasy Land
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a trip to the mythical octopus's garden deep beneath the sea.

Drawn especially for children -- but very cool for adults as well -- Octopus's Garden celebrates the freedom of being a child and being able to live your dreams: "We would be so happy you and me, no one there to tell us what to do."

The words and pictures express the joy of discovery and the comfort of being with your friends: "Oh what joy for every girl and boy, knowing they're happy and they're safe."

The accompanying CD features Ringo Starr reading the words to young children in a very friendly and reassuring way. There is also an opening message to kids from Ringo, a new recording of the song (no, it's not the Beatles), and an instrumental version for kids to sing along to.

The words to the song were inspired by a story that Ringo Starr was told in 1968 while sailing in the Mediterranean. He wrote the simple, playful words after being told by the boat's captain that octopuses travel along the sea bed and pick up shiny objects and stones which they use to build gardens in front of their caves.

This children's adventure is nicely illustrated by Ben Cort, a talented British artist with a simple, light touch who visually creates the fantasy land that we first heard about on Abbey Road. All in all, there is great humanity and innocence in this book and CD.

Highly Recommended.
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InTheTardis
5.0 out of 5 stars Resting Our Head, On the Seabeds...
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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Of all the books for kids based on the Beatles' lyrics, this is by far the best that I've seen. Cute, brightly-colored illustrations that are appropriate and representitive of the "story" told in the song. Just charming. Looking forward to sharing this book--and the music--with the little ones in my life. I expect it to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Alberto Sepulveda
5.0 out of 5 stars 8 year old son loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
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My son loves the Beatles and in particular he loves Ringo Starr. So much so that he dressed up as Ringo Starr for Halloween. We got him this as a birthday present and he loved it. We popped the CD in our stereo and he started to cry as he sang along with Ringo Starr. Great book, thank you!
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PB
5.0 out of 5 stars Octypuses garden book
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
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Very nicely done.
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SO
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite book to show my students
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2023
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This is my favourite book to show my students. I love singing it my students live singing it, and the pictures are beautiful and captivating.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Octopus Garden, Ringo Starr's / Waterstones / Illustration Ben Cort
Reviewed in Germany on March 8, 2023
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sehr schönes Buch für Kinder und Erwachsene, Illustrationen wunderschön, phantasiereich, Kinder können sich sehr schön in die einzelnen Tiere eines Korallenriffs hineindenken. Sehr empfehlenswert.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ringo Starr
Reviewed in Brazil on December 26, 2020
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Great illustrated book with audio book CD read by Ringo Starr himself!
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Felix Mario
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in Mexico on September 11, 2019
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My son Loves it
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Werner Burmester
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book to read and sing
Reviewed in Spain on August 24, 2019
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Great book! Great song!
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