If Minions and Dr. Seuss had a book baby, this is it. Smith’s octopuses are iconic—like a TikTok fails compilation but for cephalopods. Viral parent hack: Use it to reframe chores (“At least you’re not an octopus making pancakes!”).

Shh… Therapists love the self-worth subtlety (“NOBODY talks about the octopus’s tears—kids notice!”). The goldfish? Named Gary. Final page hits like a confetti cannon: A kid high-fives their reflection. Cue tiny reader fist-pumps “HUMANS RULE!”