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Malia and the Clever Octopus

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 5 to 8 (Kindergarten to 3rd Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookMalia and the Clever Octopus

Ages 5 to 8 Kindergarten to 3rd Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

Malia pressed her nose to the big glass tank at the aquarium in Vancouver. A red octopus was curled on a rock, tucked in like a sleepy ball.

"Where is its face?" Malia whispered. Buzzby the bee peeked over her shoulder. "Look near the top," he buzzed. "Those two round eyes are watching you!"

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • How did the octopus hide on the sand?
  • How many arms and how many hearts does an octopus have?
  • Why is it good to watch animals quietly?

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