Opal Octapus Is Overwhelmed

Book excerpt: With eight tentacles and loads of energy, Opal is the first to volunteer for any project or opportunity. And when she doesn’t volunteer, her friends are sure to ask! Opal soon finds herself spending all her daytime hours scheduled, and those hours start to creep into night, too. Her energy drains, and she starts forgetting important responsibilities. Even worse, with her time fully accounted for, the fun things Opal used to enjoy start to feel like chores. What can she do? With help from her mom, Opal learns about a self care acronym: Reset! Will the Reset reminders, covering everything from rest, to saying no, to taking charge of your own time, help Opal get back on track so she can prioritize the important things, and find joy in her day again? Find out in this very funny story for K5 students.