Octopus's Garden (book)
 Book cover | |
| Author | Ringo Starr |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster UK Aladdin Paperbacks |
Publication date | 24 October 2013 (UK) January 2014 (NA) |
| Media type | Book |
| Pages | 28 |
| ISBN | 978-1481403627 |
| OCLC | 850182096 |
| 782.42 | |
| LC Class | PZ8.3.S7944 Oc 2014 |
Octopus's Garden is a children's book written by English musician Ringo Starr, former member and drummer of the Beatles, and illustrated by . The book is named after and based on the Beatles' 1969 song of the same name, which Starr wrote and sung, from their album Abbey Road.[1]
Publication[]
The book was first published on 24 October 2013 in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK.[2][3] It was published in January 2014 in North America.[2][3] Included with the book are a CD featuring a previously unreleased recording of the song and an audio reading of the story by Starr.[2][4]
References[]
- ^ Gundersen, Edna (3 February 2014). "Ringo Starr turns 'Octopus's Garden' into a kiddie book". USA Today. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ a b c Kenneally, Tim (12 June 2013). "Ringo Starr writing 'Octopus's Garden' kids' book". The Washington Post. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ a b Kellogg, Carolyn (13 June 2013). "Ringo Starr writing 'Octopus's Garden' as a kids book". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Ringo Starr's children's book to include previously unheard version of 'Octopus's Garden'". NME. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
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