The Octonauts - by Meomi (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

Enjoy the four original hardcover Octonauts storybooks that launched the hit animated TV show worldwide! Plus the collectible box includes a bonus fold out poster.

The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who explore the oceans in search of adventure and fun! From their undersea base called "the Octopod," the Octonauts explore a vibrant world full of thrills, chills, and gills. The crew of eight talented critters is always ready to embark on a new exciting voyage.

This special box set includes the four original hardcover books that inspired the popular animated television series:

• The Octonauts & the Only Lonely Monster
• The Octonauts & the Sea of Shade
• The Octonauts & the Frown Fish
• The Octonauts & the Great Ghost Reef

These unique, amazingly illustrated, and endearing stories have never been adapted into TV episodes. Plus the handy box set includes a special 10" x 24" poster created by Meomi.

Book Synopsis

Enjoy the four original hardcover Octonauts storybooks that launched the hit animated TV show worldwide! Plus the collectible box includes a bonus fold out poster.

The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who explore the oceans in search of adventure and fun! From their undersea base called "the Octopod," the Octonauts explore a vibrant world full of thrills, chills, and gills. The crew of eight talented critters, which include Tweak Bunny, Dr. Shellington, Dashi Dog, and Tunip the Vegimal, is always ready to embark on a new exciting voyage.

This special Underwater Adventures box set includes the four original hardcover books that inspired the popular animated television series:

• The Octonauts & the Only Lonely Monster
• The Octonauts & the Sea of Shade
• The Octonauts & the Frown Fish
• The Octonauts & the Great Ghost Reef

These unique, amazingly illustrated, and endearing stories have never been adapted into TV episodes. Plus the handy box set includes a special 10" x 24" poster created by Meomi.

Combining the instant appeal of Hello Kitty with the intrepid spirit of Jacques Cousteau, the Octonauts will entertain and delight children, while adults will appreciate the stylish design and subversive humor. Lushly layered and brightly colored illustrations create a teeming undersea universe that will dazzle readers' eyes, inspire their imaginations, and tickle their funny bones.

Called "charming and beautifully-designed" by comics scholar Scott McCloud, Meomi's winsome cast of characters have attracted an international audience, from kids, parents, and teachers to digital artists and fashion designers. What is their next mission? Stay tuned for the next Octonauts adventure to find out! Immedium's original four books inspired the popular animated television series that is broadcast on Disney Junior and Netflix and in more than 100 countries around the globe.

"In a brilliant blend of fantasy and fiction, Meomi entertains and educates... The core focus of each story is exploration and the protection of the natural environment. It is clear through these tales that Meomi works to accomplish this through the education of young minds. Make something familiar and friendly, teach a little as you weave a narrative, and you promote great understanding and appreciation."
- GeekMom, Wired magazine

Review Quotes

"Meomi presents characters that are both cutesy and beautiful at the same glance. The artwork translates easily to a coloring page, but is also full of enough detail to make each reading a different adventure. In one story there is an Escher-like moment as the team journeys through a series of caverns and cannot tell up from down. My son spots something new each time. There is a touch of whimsy in not only the artwork but also the construction of the books." - GeekMom, Wired magazine

"The underwater spaces in the [Sea of Shade] are much more creative and fantastic than the cartoon. Some of what is underwater in the book looks like it is really above water, but the pictures are beautiful and the story is so creative. I loved reading the story and seeing more basics of the characters than you get in the television show." - Crafty Moms Share

"There's a lot of imagination in the characters and their rescue gadgets (especially the multi-appendaged, mobile Octopod), and kids will happily get on board with how the creative style inspires their own imagination. When they're tackling a problem, the team members have designated roles and jobs to do, which sends positive messages about individuality and the power of cooperation." - Common Sense Media

About 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. Visit them at www.meomi.com.