Hello My Name Is –: How Adorabilis Got His Name

PreS-Gr 2—A sweet imagined story of how the Adorabilis octopus got his name. The tiny, pink flapjack octopus, drawn here with giant eyes and floppy earlike fins, is the newest resident of a deep-sea tank. As he meets his neighbors, he learns how they were given names that are related to their unique features or abilities by scientists (the Fangtooth's sharp teeth, the moon jelly's ability to glow, etc.). The diminutive protagonist continues to introduce readers to aquatic life as he wonders and worries about what his name will be, all leading to a cheery and adorable resolution. Readers will delight in the book's thoughtful presentation. The bubbly typeface paired with Chou's whimsical, geometric illustrations complement Polansky's story well. Adorabilis is an endearing character—bulbous and Pokémon-like in image, the cute octopus cheerfully greets his neighbors with a "Good mooorning!" An ending note describes how scientists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute actually named the cute octopus.