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The Octonauts and The Only Lonely Monster Hardcover – Illustrated, November 1, 2006

by Meomi (Author)
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"Meomi's character design is terrific. But their books, especially their first book, are more than that...I love it, and more importantly, my son loves it and asks for it at bedtime.” - Super Punch

"The Octonauts: And the Only Lonely Monster has become a new favorite here. The story follows the path of the adorable, underwater Octonauts who come under attack from a sad, lonely monster and later help the creature find others like it under the sea. A smarter person would say there's a perfect allegory buried beneath the pages -- something about how bullies have fears like everyone else and how wonderful it is to be unique. But I always find myself just getting lost in the illustrations by team Meomi....It's great to find a book that appeals to both kids and adults -- even if the appeal is for different reasons....In other words, these are the best. children's book. animals. ever. I can't get enough of them...I can read this book for hours -- and have.” - SFGate.com

This is the original book series that launched the animated TV show, which is now popular worldwide and broadcast on the Disney Channel in the USA. Discover the creative and fun stories where it all began!

The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who roam the ocean in search of adventure, treasure, and fun! From their undersea base called “the Octopod,” the Octonauts explore a colorful world full of thrills, chills, and gills! These eight talented critters, including a brainy octopus, brave polar bear, daredevil kitten, and scientific sea otter, are always ready to embark on a new, exciting voyage.

In this debut episode, the Octonauts encounter a giant sea monster. Is he the only one left of his kind in the ocean? The Octonauts’ mission is to find out! Along the way everyone learns the special value of friendship and individuality. The Octonauts charm children and adults who appreciate sophisticated design and subversive humor, and guarantee readers will stay tuned for their next adventure!

“Now I can see why the TV show is so popular. The illustrations are absolutely delightful...Readers who like picture book adventures that are full of quirky characters and colorful artwork will greatly enjoy this entertaining picture book. With its hope-filled message about the power of friendship, this is a title that has universal appeal. ” – Through the Looking Glass

"Best Buy - The Octonauts has gained an international cult following for its beautifully rendered and vibrant illustrations (and refreshingly sassy characters)." - Vancouver Magazine
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    The Octonauts
  3. Print length
    36 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  7. Dimensions
    8.3 x 0.3 x 11.3 inches
  8. Publisher
    Immedium
  9. Publication date
    November 1, 2006
  10. ISBN-10
    1597020052
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1597020053
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Fans appreciate the story that started the series!

“Now I can see why the TV show is so popular. The illustrations are absolutely delightful. . . . Readers who like picture book adventures that are full of quirky characters and colorful artwork will greatly enjoy this entertaining picture book. With its hope-filled message about the power of friendship, this is a title that has universal appeal. ” – Through the Looking Glass

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Readers loves The Octonauts and the Only Lonely Monster!

"I'm considering making friends with people who have kids, just so I have an excuse to buy, like, a zillion copies." - San Francisco Chronicle

“The characters are cuddly and quirky, and the moral of the story is as good as a hug from a dear one saying `I love you for the individual you are.' We hope that's a joy you'll never outgrow." - Rivet Magazine

"We can't get enough of their illustrations and highly recommend this 36 page sea thriller for your kids." - PaperArts

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"Critter lovers, young and old alike, will fall in love with Meomi's new book series based on the voyages of their popular gang of explorers...sure to charm its way to the inner child in all of us.”―Venus Zine

"The characters are cuddly and quirky, and the moral of the story is as good as a hug from a dear one saying `I love you for the individual you are.' We hope that's a joy you'll never outgrow." - Rivet Magazine

"...we can't get enough of their illustrations and highly recommend this 36 page sea thriller for your kids."
- PaperArts

"While it appears as a deceptively cute children's book...it turns out...to possess the power to destroy the universe if it's not handled properly...The Octonauts is so devastating, it makes The Tribbles Pandemic look about as scary as a pom pom-tipped pen." - DaddyTypes

“I usually hate 'cuteness' but this book breaks through to even my cold dead heart...Come on, we're talking about 'a valiant polar bear, daredevil kitten, and big-hearted penguin.'... I'm considering making friends with people who have kids, just so I have an excuse to buy, like, a zillion copies.” ― SFGate, San Francisco Chronicle

From the Author

MEOMI is Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy. Meomi enjoys sitting by the ocean, making up stories, drinking tea and drawing strange creatures. Meomi's characters have appeared in clothing, toys, merchandise and magazines worldwide. They have also created art and animation for clients such as CBC4Kids, Google, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Yo Gabba Gabba, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics. Meomi likes sea slugs, yarn hats, and ukuleles.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Immedium; Illustrated edition (November 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1597020052
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1597020053
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.3 x 11.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 671 ratings

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MEOMI is Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy. They are the creators of the Octonauts.

Visit them at www.meomi.com and www.octonauts.com.

They enjoy spending their time making up silly stories, drinking tea, and drawing strange creatures. Their artwork has been featured in numerous illustration and design books, while their characters have appeared in clothing, toys, and merchandise worldwide. They are the designers of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic mascots (Quatchi, Miga, Sumi, and Mukmuk).

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
671 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the illustrations lovely and the storyline wonderful. They describe the plot as entertaining, creative, and educational. Readers also mention the book is good for kids 2-7. However, some find the writing style hard to read and detailed.

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62 customers mention "Artwork"62 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations lovely and the pages shiny. They also say the book is full of fun and is in awesome shape.

"Wonderfully illustrated way to share an evening with my grandkids...." Read more

"...It's a lovely story about friendship, with great drawings to examine...." Read more

"...It's a nice hard cover book with paper pages inside. The pictures are cute and have nice color on them...." Read more

"...The pictures are very cute and colorful. The story tracks the Octonauts trying to help a giant "monster" find other creatures like him...." Read more

46 customers mention "Storyline"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the storyline wonderful, great, and worth the money. They also say the plot isn't too thin and is well written.

"...The story leads us on an exciting adventure with adorable characters that are just quirky enough to keep us interested until the end of the book...." Read more

"...to point out the characters they know and it was a nice starter to introducing Octonauts as books." Read more

"This is a terrific book. The hardcover is thin and it's a great size for my 3 year old's lap. The pictures are very cute and colorful...." Read more

"...Feel good kind of book. And based on the age group, the plot isn't too horribly thin.A bit annoying to read on kindles though...." Read more

20 customers mention "Plot"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot entertaining, cute, and full of adventure. They also say the book is more imaginative than the TV series, with clever creatures and lavish illustrations. Readers also appreciate the stunning artwork and beautiful message about friendship.

"...It was more imaginative than the TV series as there is no "creature report" with facts and pictures of an actual being...." Read more

"...So the Octonauts set out to help.It's a lovely story about friendship, with great drawings to examine...." Read more

"...Lovely illustrations, amusing content. Feel good kind of book. And based on the age group, the plot isn't too horribly thin...." Read more

"...Good quality, bright colors, and full of adventure. Some of the words are a bit advanced so they won't be reading it on their own any time soon." Read more

8 customers mention "Content"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, educational, and mind-boasting. They also say it helps explore feelings, has a good message, and the pictures are detailed. Customers also say the story has words that they can follow along with and some that will strengthen their understanding.

"...It does have the same gentle lesson about life. I highly recommend this book." Read more

"...Works on so many levels: a great, engaging story, educational, mind-broadening, and adorable!..." Read more

"...If your child doesn't know the Octonauts, this is a great way to introduce them." Read more

"...Loves the story. Has words that he can follow along with and some that will strengthen his vocabulary...." Read more

7 customers mention "Intended readership"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book good for kids 2-7.

"...Other than that, it's a good book for kids 2-7 in my opinion." Read more

"...Definitely a favorite for kids and parents, I love reading it to my son and niece." Read more

"Perfect for my 3 year old--he loved it! This is his new favorite book." Read more

"Great for bedtime for 3yr old." Read more

4 customers mention "Characters"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book cute.

"...The story leads us on an exciting adventure with adorable characters that are just quirky enough to keep us interested until the end of the book...." Read more

"...These are stories from before they became so popular. The characters are cute and it teaches kids about ocean creatures and life...." Read more

"...Even though someone is different they are still special. The characters are engaging and he had to have it read to him every night for the three..." Read more

"This book has a lot of cute characters, and fans of the octonauts or not, kids love this book...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing style"4 positive10 negative

Customers find the writing style hard to read, with grammatical errors and poor digital representation. They also say the book is very detailed and jumps around.

"...Some of the words are a bit advanced so they won't be reading it on their own any time soon." Read more

"...(bright and shown in a way similar to a comic strip), but they are very detailed and kind of jump around...." Read more

"...It's well written, not just an abbreviated episode. Beautifully illustrated also." Read more

"...(two pages at once) without option to zoom in, which makes it difficult to read and to make out details of artwork.. Moreover high aspect ratio..." Read more

Beautiful book/poor digital representation
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Beautiful book/poor digital representation
Book itself is 5 star, but when you buy digital edition, it's represented like opened book (two pages at once) without option to zoom in, which makes it difficult to read and to make out details of artwork.. Moreover high aspect ratio creates two white stripes above and below pages.
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Pat Blagg
5.0 out of 5 stars My grandkids are addicted to the Octonauts!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021
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Wonderfully illustrated way to share an evening with my grandkids. The story leads us on an exciting adventure with adorable characters that are just quirky enough to keep us interested until the end of the book. It was more imaginative than the TV series as there is no "creature report" with facts and pictures of an actual being. It does have the same gentle lesson about life. I highly recommend this book.
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Epilady
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable story about friendship
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014
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The Octonauts are busy going about their morning routines when BOOM! The octopod is UNDER ATTACK! They quickly form ranks only to find out that it's not an attack, but a lonely creature looking for some thing like itself. So the Octonauts set out to help.

It's a lovely story about friendship, with great drawings to examine. My 3 year old son loves that they head to the north (pole), then to the east (open the book sideways and read long ways), to the south (flip the book over), and to the west (read long ways again).

We have not watched the show, but my son still really enjoys this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute and sturdy book
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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My kids were into Octonauts at one point and got this for them. It's a nice hard cover book with paper pages inside. The pictures are cute and have nice color on them. The kids love to point out the characters they know and it was a nice starter to introducing Octonauts as books.
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Chapple Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for any little Octonauts fan
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2016
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This is a terrific book. The hardcover is thin and it's a great size for my 3 year old's lap. The pictures are very cute and colorful. The story tracks the Octonauts trying to help a giant "monster" find other creatures like him. (Spoiler) In the end, after a big adventure to search everywhere in the ocean to find another like the monster, they were unsuccessful. Not to worry, though, the last page showed each of the Octonauts in their own panel highlighting what made them unique.
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Laura
4.0 out of 5 stars Kids and I enjoyed it. They are
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016
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For the record, rating as an ebook and not the physical book.

Kids and I enjoyed it. They are, however, Octonauts fans.

A giant monster shows up. Wait, not a monster, a sad, friendly, lonely creature, searching for others like him. (Perhaps he has amnesia?) This prompts a search through books and ocean alike to find out what sort of creature he is, and in the process learn its okay to be unique.

Lovely illustrations, amusing content. Feel good kind of book. And based on the age group, the plot isn't too horribly thin.

A bit annoying to read on kindles though. The zoom function is... limited and when you have two pages turned into one on the "search for the monster's home"/ traveling the world pages, the result is a bit frustrating to try to read.

Overall enjoyable. But I probably wouldn't buy again, because the page thing irritates me.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
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Great gift idea for anyone who loves cute things!
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PetraVoice
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations, Cute Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
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We have read this book over and over--I adore the illustrations.

I asked [begged] Lego to make Octonauts sets; they cannot at the moment :(

If you don't already do this with your children you may want to: Take one or two books when you are dining out [not at a fast food place where a play area is at the ready for them]...so you have some reading time with your kiddos while you wait for your yummy meals...
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Busy As a Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Octonauts fans!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2015
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These Octonauts books are wonderful. My sons and I read them over and over. Good quality, bright colors, and full of adventure. Some of the words are a bit advanced so they won't be reading it on their own any time soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Octonauts as they should be
Reviewed in Germany on May 8, 2024
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Great book with good illustrations. My 3yo loves it.
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Rodolfo Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito y colorido
Reviewed in Mexico on November 1, 2020
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A mi niño le encanto el cuento, seguramente comprare los demás de la colección, es de un tamaño grande, la pasta dura, se siente de buena calidad,
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Elisheba
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
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My daughter loves it just the same as she loves the show.
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Purplefaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2013
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Although not the BBC version of the octonauts it is a beautiful book, the illustrations are appealing to adults and children, the text is easily understandable for my 3yr old, if a little long for him. My 7yr old likes to read it to herself. A definite keeper and I think I will be keeping an eye out for other books from meomi. If your child is not interested in the BBC Octonauts don't be put off this book - it's excellent in its own right. A real must for a little bookworm and would actually make a good present. I'm very pleased with it, and I'm especially glad I got a hardback copy as its being read every nit at the moment!
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Barry Bartlett
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book for young boys
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2020
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my grandsons loved it..
often wants to reread the book
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