Overview
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 jampacked, 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 mum, 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!
Full Product Details
Author: Ashley Bartley (Ashley Bartley) ,
Brian Martin (Brian Martin) ,
Brian Martin
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Edition: First Edition, ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.122kg
ISBN: 9781944882730
ISBN 10: 1944882731
Pages: 31
Publication Date: 15 June 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
I wish this book was written when I was a little girl. I can learn so much from Opal and I feel like this book describes me as a yes girl and never enough time to make my own art. I am a K-5 art teacher, and I will be sharing this book and the R.E.S.E.T. concept with my students. I absolutely love the characters, illustrations and message of this story which teaches such an important concept to both children and adults . - Beth L., Verified Purchaser With adorable pictures on every page, Opal the Octopus teaches kids (and adults) about self-care by prioritizing the important things in life, like finding joy and happiness in each day. - Verified Amazon Customer Beautiful pictures. Practical advice. Awesome strategies explained using developmentally-appropriate language that makes application doable! A great addition to anyone's collection of resources. - Dr. Johnston Brendel, Counselor Educator, College of William & Mary
Author Information
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. Ashley believes in teaching children self-control through stories such as Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle and is the author of the popular Diamond, Opal & Friends children's book series. She is a National Board-Certified Counselor, and lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband and three boys.
