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Optimistic Octopus
Optimistic Octopus decides to have a great day—no matter what gets in his way!
Even when things don’t go as planned, he knows there’s always something good to find. When Grumpy Guppy gets stuck in a gloomy mood, Optimistic Octopus is ready to help. With a few simple tips and a big splash of positivity, he shows that a little optimism can turn any tough moment around!
This uplifting children’s book about emotions teaches kids how to build a positive mindset, manage disappointment, and find joy in everyday challenges. Optimistic Octopus is part of the Emotions Aquarium series—fun, playful picture books that help young readers explore big feelings in a gentle way.
With playful rhymes, bright illustrations, and a heartwarming message, Optimistic Octopus is the perfect story for building emotional resilience, teaching optimism, and supporting social-emotional learning at home or in the classroom.
Even when things don’t go as planned, he knows there’s always something good to find. When Grumpy Guppy gets stuck in a gloomy mood, Optimistic Octopus is ready to help. With a few simple tips and a big splash of positivity, he shows that a little optimism can turn any tough moment around!
This uplifting children’s book about emotions teaches kids how to build a positive mindset, manage disappointment, and find joy in everyday challenges. Optimistic Octopus is part of the Emotions Aquarium series—fun, playful picture books that help young readers explore big feelings in a gentle way.
With playful rhymes, bright illustrations, and a heartwarming message, Optimistic Octopus is the perfect story for building emotional resilience, teaching optimism, and supporting social-emotional learning at home or in the classroom.
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Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2025
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May 6, 2025
Four Point Three Stars
Through Grumpy and Optimistic Octopus, the book teaches kids how to react when things do not go your way. Colourful lovely illustrations and simple tale for older children.
Through Grumpy and Optimistic Octopus, the book teaches kids how to react when things do not go your way. Colourful lovely illustrations and simple tale for older children.
November 28, 2025
This is a great topic - all kids need to learn to shape and guide their feelings in order to function in society (and at school). Some kids bite when they get mad, others hit. Gotta learn to deal with disappointment.
This book focuses on how to view the world when something bad happens. But it doesn't help you when some kid grabs your toy - or worse yet, breaks it. I'd like to see how the optimistic octopus handles that :)
This book focuses on how to view the world when something bad happens. But it doesn't help you when some kid grabs your toy - or worse yet, breaks it. I'd like to see how the optimistic octopus handles that :)
May 1, 2025
We all could be more like Optimistic Octopus!
I read this to my girls yesterday and they loved it. Honestly I did too. We all could learn a lesson or two from Optimistic Octopus. It teaches how mindset is everything. Bad things can and will happen but it's how you look at it that truly matters. Definitely read this to your kiddo/s!
I read this to my girls yesterday and they loved it. Honestly I did too. We all could learn a lesson or two from Optimistic Octopus. It teaches how mindset is everything. Bad things can and will happen but it's how you look at it that truly matters. Definitely read this to your kiddo/s!
April 29, 2025
great book!
I love these books so much! They help me teach my kids how to handle their emotions! I also love that they have different examples of when you may be get frustrated at a situation but you don’t have to let it ruin your day.
I love these books so much! They help me teach my kids how to handle their emotions! I also love that they have different examples of when you may be get frustrated at a situation but you don’t have to let it ruin your day.
April 30, 2025
great ways to deal with being optimistic
My daughter really liked this one because it helps her feelings about being optimistic. Some kiddos over think things or get down when things don’t go as planned. This one helps kiddos understand it’s okay.
Sarah
My daughter really liked this one because it helps her feelings about being optimistic. Some kiddos over think things or get down when things don’t go as planned. This one helps kiddos understand it’s okay.
Sarah
May 12, 2025
Wonderful View!
My 7 year old said ‘that was awesome and amazing!’
What a great concept for kids and adults both. The ‘problem’ doesn’t always have to be bad or negative, if we just flip our mindset to feel better about it. This was a cute way to get that point across! 💜
My 7 year old said ‘that was awesome and amazing!’
What a great concept for kids and adults both. The ‘problem’ doesn’t always have to be bad or negative, if we just flip our mindset to feel better about it. This was a cute way to get that point across! 💜
May 17, 2025
Optimistic Octopus (Emotions Aquarium Book 5) by Diane Mendell (Diane Alber) – So this is on kindle unlimited, and the rest of this series is by Diane Alber. I’m wondering if this is an author typo or a misplaced pen name? But either way, the book was cute! Happy Reading!
May 1, 2025
Optimistic Octopus is a great addition to the aquarium!
I had my 2nd graders read the message and they all loved it!!! As a teacher, I am always excited to dive into the aquarium!
I had my 2nd graders read the message and they all loved it!!! As a teacher, I am always excited to dive into the aquarium!
May 14, 2026
Optimism
A cute story about an octopus and optimism. What to do to help change your attitude about the way you feel.
A cute story about an octopus and optimism. What to do to help change your attitude about the way you feel.
May 30, 2026
Great read aloud to children and talking about how to have a good day and what optimistic means and looking for the good not being a grouch in the emotions aquarium. Deals with emotions.
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