Books
INKED by Karen Wasson and Jake A Minton
When 12-year-old Sid discovers a talking octopus in his family’s fish shop, he is NOT happy. Otto the octopus is obnoxious, demanding and won’t leave Sid alone until he helps him get to the ocean… roughly 300 kilometres away!
Plus Sid has bigger fish to fry. Dealing with school bullies and his parent’s struggling business, he’s trying to figure out how he’ll be able to attend the art school of his dreams.
It soon becomes clear that Sid and Otto need to find a way to work together. But can they? Or will it all end in full-blown disaster?
Dive into this dazzling fish-out-of-water adventure.
Prepare to get INKED!
Winner! – 2026 CBCA Book of the Year For Young Readers
Shortlist – 2026 ABIA Book Awards
Shortlist – 2026 ABDA Book Design Awards
– Readings Review
– ALIA Graphic Podcast Episode 110
– Your Kids Next Read Episode 192
– Middle Grade Mavens Episode 122
Drop into the Ocean – a tour of the world’s oceans and seas
Welcome to the ocean! It covers over 70 per cent of our planet and is home to literally trillions of creatures. Pay a visit to the Great White Cafe, play and romp through the kelp forests, get lost in the depths of the Mariana Trench, or sing with the whales. Drop into the Ocean is a beautifully illustrated children’s science book for kids aged 6 and up. Featuring whimsical illustrations by Marta Tesoro. Come along on an immersive journey of oceanic discovery.
Free Teachers Notes Available Here
Readers from as young as Prep up to Year 5/6 would all enjoy this and it has so much value to add to any unit of inquiry around the ocean or environment
– Sue Warren Teacher Librarian
ISBN: 9781741178951
ISBN-10: 1761440829
Available now at your favourite local bookstore or online
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Magazine Publications
For a list of articles and stories written by Karen Wasson and published in children’s magazines, see Teacher Resources.
Awards
Shortlist October 2022
Shortlist June 2022
Shortlist 2021