The illustrations are the real lure of the book — they’re charming!  The story basically tells of the day in the life of an octopus, as he uses his powers of camouflage and ink sprays to escape some annoying seahorses and seek some solitude.  It tells of her encounters with jelly fish and crabs and a whale and clownfish on her quest for peace and quiet.  When she finally finds herself in a quiet place, she finds herself missing the bustle of the reef and returns home.