Mr. Octopus' Hidden Talent

He is grumpy but has a good heart. Follow Mr. Octopus on his self-discovery journey across the reef as he meets new friends and learns an important lesson about himself. This uplifting, colorful, underwater story is sure to get your heart smiling.

Paola is a very energetic mom to a lovely boy. Originally from Brazil, Paola moved to Canada in her mid 20s to finish her degree in Environmental Studies. Having recently discovered her hidden talent as a writer, Paola was inspired by her own self-discovery journey when writing Mr. Octopus' story. Paola loves being creative and using her vibrant imagination to entertain and inspire children from all cultural backgrounds.

Having created her own publishing company - Creative Capybara - in 2023, she's excited to continue sharing her stories with readers for years to come.

Evelyn Fichmann was born in S緌 Paulo, Brazil. In 2016, she decided to brave the cold and move to Vancouver, Canada, with her family.

Evelyn is a designer by trade and, over the last few years, she has combined her professional talent with her passion for children's literature. She believes there is no better way to tell a story than through the power of images. As an illustrator, she navigates worlds filled with colour and fun where anything is possible!

Evelyn is also the author and illustrator of "Nina, the Chameleon Girl" and "Who is taking my place?".

Creative Capybara is a Canada-based publishing company focused on creating inspiring and relatable children's stories.

♥ Creative Capybara is proud to donate a portion of every book sale to environmental conservation organizations as part of our Capybara4Good initiative. To learn more, visit our website www.creativecapybara.ca ♥