The Octonauts and the Frown Fish [Hardcover]

The books that launched the hit cartoon!

“As promised, here’s a post about kids’ books, and specifically Meomi’s fabulous The Octonauts series...The books in question areThe Only Lonely Monster,The Sea of Shade, and the new release,The Frown Fish. All hold the attention of the grownups, the teenager, and the school-age tike in the house. Seriously, everyone should run out and get these.” -BoingBoing

Too many children's books talk down to kids, thinking that talking on their level equates to dropping IQ points. It’s refreshing to readThe Octonauts and the Frown Fish, a smart and entertaining kids book…it’s fun and teaches a lesson to look past the exterior and appreciate what’s inside. Comic book readers looking to get their kids into graphic storytelling early will want to seek out this one. Nice bed time story reading, this one is. -Ain’t It Cool News

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!

In this third Octonauts storybook, the crew meets a fish with a giant frown on his face. He looks so glum that he's causing everyone around him to feel down also. Our heroes need to find a way to cheer him up! The Octonauts try music-making, field trips, miniature golf, and even a baking marathon, but can they make their new friend smile?

“Blame it on the Olympics. With Beijing behind us, thoughts turn to Vancouver, then Meomi, the team that designed the 2010 mascots. Next thing you know, we remember there is a new Octonauts book coming out in October. Why write about clown fish when there’s a frown fish that needs cheering up? InThe Octonauts and the Frown Fishby Meomi, the underwater crew use activities such as a baking marathon to entice their new friend tl³*