Have you ever heard that there are two sides to every story? The term sides actually refers to the characters' perspectives. Perspective is a point of view and is usually different between… More →

People often tend to link their personal identity to their physical body. Two reader's theater-style plays focus on both male and female characters and their body images. Clarisse believes… More →

Gratitude is an attitude that helps change negative feelings to positive ones. It helps us appreciate everything in life, even the simple things. Through many fun activities, such as… More →

Who are your friends? We meet friends in different places - at home, on sports teams, at band practice, and even in our homes! Our "home" friends can be our brothers and sisters or our pets!… More →

Have you ever wondered what makes you you? Take a trip to Serenity Cove with Thoughtful Octopus and explore your sense of belonging, identify what makes you unique, and learn how you can… More →

The Thoughtful Octopus and his friends use mindfulness to help them navigate their undersea world. Engaging characters and full-color illustrations bring to life social-emotional skills. Each More →

How can you stop annoying things from ruining your day? What is a "Yes, I Can" list? Can making a funny face help you feel better about the world? Discover fun ways to learn to think positive More →

This social-emotional series teaches the importance of being self-aware and how thinking has an impact on daily life. Enchanting images bring these concepts to life. Each book features a… More →

You may know how you feel, but do you know how others are feeling? It's not always easy to have empathy, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Cranky… More →

Do you worry about the cafeteria running out of stinky seaweed soup? Do you worry about what happens when you stop worrying? It's not always easy to be positive, but it's always worth it!… More →