Octavio The Octopus Follows His Dream

This book is about an octopus that has a dream to play in a band of his own.

After a tragic event, he is met upon by an old sea snail that guides and encourages the octopus to follow his golden trail as he takes him on a journey to fulfil his hopes and dreams. The trail represents the journey of life and the snail represents his mentor or guardian angel.

A fun approach to help educate children to follow their dreams and not to give up on what they truly desire, no matter what obstacles may come their way, as life takes them on a journey of ups and downs. It also indicates the forming of friendship and relationships that are made along their life’s journey, while working together as a team.

Life is just a journey!

Maria Leonello had wanted to illustrate children’s books all her life, and finally her dream came true. This is her first picture book. After obtaining a degree as an illustrator and designer, she worked in advertising as an art director for many years but her passion was always to illustrate picture books.
Originally from Adelaide, South Australia, she now happily resides in Melbourne with her husband and two daughters, and looks forward to the next chapter of her life.