Hello, My Name Is...

Inspired by a true event! In the summer of 2015, an adorable new species of octopus was discovered on the ocean floorthis picture book story imagines how this cute creature got his name. Deep down in the water lives an octopus small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

But he doesnt have a name! Anglerfish is named for his hook like an angler, Mimic Octopus for her ability to change shape and color, and Giant Squid is GIANT! But this little guy doesnt have the same abilities as the other creatures.

What could his name be? With Marisa Polansky's sweet text and Joey Chou's dynamic illustrations, Hello, My Name Is... imagines how the cutest creature in the sea got his name. The story includes a note from a scientist about the naming process and more information about Adorabilis.

Polansky is a writer and editor. She is also the founder of Speech Tank, a speech-writing company specializing in one-of- a-kind speeches. She lives in New York.

Joey Chou is an animator and illustrator. He has worked as a visual development artist on feature animated films and television, including Kung Fu Panda, and illustrated Disney's Finding Nemo Nemo's Day Off. His picture books include Ruby's Chinese New Year, written by Vicki Lee.

He lives in Los Angeles.