The Rushed Octopus by tupera tupera: A Vibrant, Fun Book Review for Toddlers

A playful board book bursting with fluorescent colors, featuring a dapper octopus on a super-urgent mission (Wizzz! Vroum! Tchou!)

Contents

1. Review: The Rushed Octopus by tupera tupera
2. Mr. Octopus, where are you rushing off to?
3. What you'll discover in this book
4. Why reading matters for toddlers
5. About the authors: tupera tupera

Mr. Octopus is a delightfully quirky character—mischievous, mysterious, and impeccably dressed in six walking shoes, one for each tentacle. No time to waste, yet he tips his hat in greeting!

Vibrant onomatopoeia (vroom vroom!) and rhythmic repetitions (hurry hurry hurry!) paired with an adorable fluorescent octopus make this a toddler favorite.

This 32-page board book captivates little ones and parents alike.

Our Honest Review of The Rushed Octopus by tupera tupera

As parents, we absolutely love this book. The illustrations pop with color, and the story is endlessly entertaining. I'm not the biggest reader myself due to a busy schedule, but our 17-month-old requests it daily, mimicking the 'vroummm' sounds with glee. Prioritizing reading time creates precious bonding moments—essential for early development.

★★★★

Mr. Octopus, where are you off to in such a hurry?

Grab the book to find out!

Why Reading to Toddlers is Crucial

Toddlers build their brains through interactions, play, and discoveries like books, fostering learning and sharing.

• Builds vocabulary: Sharing books from 4-5 months boosts language skills as children absorb adult narration.
• Teaches social rules and literacy basics: Guided reading introduces page-turning, left-to-right reading, and social cues before school.
• Helps process emotions: Stories let kids name, understand, and manage feelings through characters.
• Sparks imagination: Books unlock vast imaginary worlds early on.

About the Authors: tupera tupera

Tatsuya Kameyama and Atsuko Nakagawa, the duo behind tupera tupera, are Japanese art university graduates who teamed up in 2002. They create innovative toys, objects, and children's books, running popular workshops for kids in Japan. In France, they gained fame with White Bear Lost His Underpants (Albin Michel Jeunesse, 2012).