Octopws Sioctopws!: By Peter Bently adapted by Aneirin Karadog
by Peter Bently, illustrated by Steven Lenton
Interest age: 3 to 5
Reading age: 7+
Published by Rily Publications
About this book
Un diwrnod, mae octopws pinc enfawr yn ymddangos ar do tŷ teulu ifanc, ac er gwaethaf ymdrechion gorau’r frigâd dân, mae’n ymddangos ei fod yno i aros. Eto i gyd, pan fydd y plant lleol yn ei herio i gêm o bêl-droed, mae'r octopws yn chwaraewr brwdfrydig - yn ogystal â bod yn lithren gwych. Yn wir, mae’r octopws yn troi allan i fod yn help enfawr drwy’r flwyddyn gyfan – yn clirio eira gyda’i tentaclau anferth, dod o hyd i deganau yn sownd mewn coed a bod yn goeden Nadolig wych a dweud y gwir. Pan fydd yr octopws yn diflannu un diwrnod mae pawb yn drist iawn - nes iddo ddychwelyd gyda syrpreis gwych i bawb!
Mae stori odli grefftus Peter Bently, wedi ei addasu gan Aneirin Karadog, yn wych i’w darllen yn uchel, gyda rhythm byrlymus a geirfa ddoniol a fydd yn swyno gwrandawyr bach ac yn sicr o ddod yn ffefryn cyson. Mae'n syniad mor hurt y byddai octopws anferth yn cyrraedd ar do am ddim rheswm (ac yn dod mor ddefnyddiol), ond dyna lawenydd y llyfr hwn, ynghyd â darluniau lliwgar, llawn cymeriad Steven Lenton. Rydym yn wir yn teimlo ein bod yn adnabod Mrs Antrobus gyda ei chyrlers gwallt mawr a sliperi, a'i chymuned amrywiol a chyfeillgar - a'r octopws ei hun, wrth gwrs. Mae’n ddarlleniad clyd a gwirion, yn berffaith ar gyfer amser gwely ac unrhyw adeg arall o’r dydd pan fo angen stori.
One day, a huge pink octopus appears on the roof of a young family's house, and despite the fire brigade’s best efforts, it seems that it’s there to stay. Yet, when the local children challenge it to a game of football, the octopus is an enthusiastic player – as well as being a brilliant slide and rollercoaster. In fact, the octopus turns out to be a huge help through the whole year – clearing snow from driveways with its giant tentacles, finding toys stuck in trees and being a frankly spectacular Christmas tree. When the octopus disappears one day everyone is very sad – until it returns with an excellent surprise for everyone!
Peter Bently’s wonderfully crafted rhyming story is brilliant to read aloud, with a bouncy rhythm and hilarious vocabulary which will delight small listeners and is sure to become a regular favourite. It’s such an absurd notion that a giant octopus would arrive on a roof for no reason (and become so useful), but that’s the joy of this book, coupled with Steven Lenton’s colourful, characterful illustration – we really feel like we know Mrs Antrobus with her big hair curlers and slippers, and her diverse and friendly community – and the octopus itself, of course. It’s both a cosy and silly read, perfect for bedtime and any other time of the day when a story is needed.
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