#OneCheekyOctopus

Alastair Chisholm

@alastairc.com

7 months ago

Alastair sitting on the floor at Toppings Edinburgh and reading from the book One Cheeky Octopus to a group of very young children.

Alastair Chisholm (centre) with Toppings Edinburgh staff Emily (left) and Tess (right), holding copies of the books One Cheeky Octopus and Moira Coo, as well as a toy highland cow and a toy octopus.

Had a fab time at the #ToppingsEdin Tiny Tales session today, reading 🐙One Cheeky Octopus and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Moira Coo to a lovely audience. Thanks to Emily and Tess for inviting me!
#OneCheekyOctopus #MoiraCoo
#KidLitUk @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

Alastair Chisholm

@alastairc.com

9 months ago

The cover to the book I AM WOLF by Alastair Chisholm, published by Nosy Crow. Cover is red with large yellow grafitti-style title, and has an image of a leaping wolf. Caption top-right reads "When you're fighting for survival, belonging is all that matters"

A poster advertising an event at the Borders Book Festival. Event is for One Cheeky Octopus, a picture book by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore. Event date is Sunday 15th June. Poster includes the cover of the picturebook, featuring a large purple cheeky octopus, and an author photo of Alastair.

A poster advertising an event at Daydreams Bookshop, Milngavie. Poster shows the cover of the book REEK by Alastair Chisholm, plus an author photo of Alastair. Event is Monday 16th June at Daydreams Bookshop

Hello! I'm Alastair, I write books for kids and grown-up kids, from picture books to middle-grade sci-fi. Currently editing the 3rd in my I AM WOLF series. Two events coming up this week – join me if you can!
#KidLitUK #events #IAmWolf #Reek #OneCheekyOctopus

Alastair Chisholm

@alastairc.com

9 months ago

One Cheeky Octopus at the Borders Book Fest Join Alastair Chisholm at Borders Book Festival 15th June 2025 for his hilarious counting book ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS, illustrated by Alex Willmore

He's the beakiest … the sneakiest … THE CHEEKIEST!
Join Sylvester the Octopus (and me) at the Borders Book Fest for ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS, with storytelling, drawing and general nonsense. Links below! 👇
#OneCheekyOctopus #BordersBookFest #KidLitUK @hachetteuk.bsky.social
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Alastair Chisholm

@alastairc.com

9 months ago

The picture book ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore, and a crocheted octopus sitting in front of it. The octopus is purple, with pink undersides on its legs.

Oooh, what's this?
Back on #WorldBookDay, I visited #HaghillPark Nursery Class for tales of One Cheeky Octopus. Today, they sent me this photo of Sylvester himself, crocheted by one of the aunties! He's amazing – I love him! 🐙😍
@hachetteuk.bsky.social #OneCheekyOctopus #AlexWillmore #KidLitUK

Rupert Crew Literary Agency Ltd

@rupertcrewltd.bsky.social

1 year ago

One Cheeky Octopus a book by Alastair Chisholm and Alex Willmore. Here comes Sylvester ... and he's ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS!When Sylvester sees his friends having fun, he decides to have some of his own! Using his long tentacles, Sylvester GRABS and NABS all the games ...

Welcome to the world Sylvester! Happy publication day to @alastairc.com and Alex Willmore on this bright and sidesplittingly funny story of #onecheekyoctopus

Alastair Chisholm

@alastairc.com

1 year ago

One Cheeky Octopus has arrived! One Cheeky Octopus by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore is out now.

It's Publication Day for ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS! Illustrated by the brilliant #AlexWillmore and stuffed full of cheeky octopus nonsense, I hope you love Sylvester's story! 🐙
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@hachettechildrens.bsky.social #OneCheekyOctopus #KidLitUK #octopus #picturebook

Alastair Chisholm

@alastairc.com

1 year ago

Sylvester the Cheeky Octopus is on his way! One Cheeky Octopus by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore, is out on 13th February 2025.

Something Cheeky This Way Comes…

My new book #OneCheekyOctopus splashes down next week! A tale of silly counting fun, hilariously illustrated by the brilliant #AlexWillmore – find out more and pre-order now! 🐙👇
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@hachettechildrens.bsky.social #KidLitUK #PictureBooks