Cowboy and Octopus
by Jon Scieszka
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Book Reviews of Cowboy and Octopus
Book Review: Very funny book about friendship
Summary: 5 Stars
This picture book is actually several short stories about the unlikely friendship between an octopus and a cowboy. The stories are not too long, sometimes sweet and always hysterical. They celebrate the best of friendship, showcased especially well between these two opposites. For me, the unusual artwork adds immensely to the enjoyment of the book. It is not your typical picture book illustration!
My children and I had discovered Cowboy & Octopus at our library, and I knew the first time I read it that it would make the perfect Christmas gift for my lifelong friend who has begun collecting picture books. We had so much fun reading it aloud to everyone after she opened it--she reading the sensible Octopus part and me reading the goofy, yet sincere Cowboy.
My children currently range in age from 3 to 12, and I'm sure that in years to come we'll refer often to these funny examples of how friends should treat each other with appreciation, truthfulness and encouragement.
Book Review: Unlikely Friends
Summary: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Grace Schaefer (age 7) for Reader Views (8/08)
In "Cowboy & Octopus," the main characters of the book are Cowboy and Octopus. This is the story of how they met and became friends. Even though they don't get along very well, they know it is important to have a friend.
There are 7 chapters in "Cowboy & Octopus" which makes for easy reading for early readers aged 6 to 8-years-old. The recycled pictures are my favorite part. They are funny and weird to look at.
One of the other parts of the book that I really like is the chapter called `Very Scary.' The Octopus makes a great tooth fairy and Cowboy thinks Octopus is very scary. I also like the knock-knock joke but Cowboy doesn't understand it.
Overall I did like "Cowboy & Octopus" because of the silly stories and interesting pictures. I don't like the `dang' part. It is inappropriate. I recommend leaving that word out of the book.
Book Review: Love the book
Summary: 5 Stars
We took it out from the library and, like a previous poster, will be purchasing it soon.
If I had to sum up this book in one word, that word would almost certainly have to be "quirky". Not a word I like, but an excellent description of this book :)
The book is a series of very short stories about two paper cut-outs, a cowboy and an octopus. (Boy, you weren't expecting that, were you?) Mostly, the vignettes are just pure silliness, but there's an element of "What does it mean to be a friend" in many of them as well.
Most of the jokes aren't going to take an adult by surprise (or, for that matter, a lot of little kids), but they set-up and illustrations still combine to make them really, inexplicably funny.
I fully recommend this book to anybody who has a five year old, will have a five year old, once had a five year old, or has ever come within 1000 feet of a five year old.
Book Review: The art is brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
There are so many books at the library, that many times, I just grab books for my sons based on the covers. I am so glad I did this with this book. I love the art and the concept - cut-outs and paper art. You can even see the "sticky tape" on the front cover. The pages are rich and the colors are gorgeous. This is definitely a great book for a gift.
The book is divided into very short stories. The stories are hilarious - my 3 and 5 yo sons made me read it 3 times the first time. My 5 yo got the joke in "Help" when I didn't! Like other reviewers, I intend to buy Cowboy and Octopus for our collection.
Book Review: This is currently my favorite book ever
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased this book for our toddler because we love anything with an octopus and, after reading it ourselves, I have to say this is perhaps one of the funniest and fun-est books on our shelves. I'm back on Amazon to order a handful more copies to give as gifts to children and adults (with the right sense of humor.) The dry wit and random narrative come together to entertain all ages. Is the best passage the one with the botched knock-knock joke? Or the brutal honest opinion on hats? You will want to decide for yourself.