Emile: The Helpful Octopus

"Emile" is a charming children's book by Tomi Ungerer, telling the story of an eight-legged octopus hero named Emile. Emile, with his extraordinary courage and musical talent, saves Captain Samovar, a diver attacked by a ferocious shark. Out of gratitude, Captain Samovar invites Emile to live in his home, where Emile sleeps in a saltwater-filled bathtub.

Emile displays astonishing talents: he can play three instruments simultaneously, teach children to swim, and rescue people from drowning. One day, Emile and Captain Samovar, who works on a police boat, encounter a suspicious vessel at sea, carrying a group of dangerous smugglers.