Opal the Octopus is Overwhelmed

Learning How to R.E.S.E.T. and Destress

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Pub Date 13 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 10 Apr 2021

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Description

Opal is so overwhelmed, she’s stress-squirting ink blots! Despite having eight tentacles and an ocean’s worth of energy, she’s struggling to manage all her commitments – homework, art projects, sports, parties and friends.


With her energy draining and worry building, Opal asks her best pals for help. But after she follows Hedgehog’s advice, she winds up looking and feeling like a slug. And Squirrel’s suggestion turns Opal into an even bigger scatterbrain. Maybe Mom’s advice to simply RESET is best? Will getting more rest, eating healthier, saying no more often, exercising and taking time for herself create the change Opal needs to finally find her happy place?


Find out in this cute and colorful story for children in grades K through 5. Included at the end are tips for parents and educators to help manage stress in young children. 


Ashley Bartley M.Ed., NCC is a school counselor whose writing has been published in The Joyful Life Magazine and on the Kindred Mom Blog. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from The University of Virginia and her M.Ed. in School Counseling from The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, where she grew up. She also has a diploma from The Institute of Children's Literature and is a National Board-Certified Counselor. Ashley is the author of the popular Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle children's book. She lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband and three young boys. Learn more at www.counselorstation.com.

Opal is so overwhelmed, she’s stress-squirting ink blots! Despite having eight tentacles and an ocean’s worth of energy, she’s struggling to manage all her commitments – homework, art projects...


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This book would be good for kids to remember to manage their tasks and not get over whelmed. Honestly, it was a good reminder to read as an adult. I was especially impressed with the strategies given in the book

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I loved the message of this book and how it teaches the readers, especially young children how to take care of themselves and say no to things and/or favors. It gave a list of specific actions that can be done and followed to ensure a healthy body and a healthy mind. It really is helpful not just for children, but even to adults as well.

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