If Mom Became an Octopus

by C.M. Healy

My mom sometimes complains to me she needs a few more hands
To help her with the chores like taking trash out to the can
But...

Follow a lazy boy's wild imagination as he envisions all the different animals his mother could become to make his life easier. An octopus to do all the chores. A cheetah to zip him to school. A fish so she doesn't even need to sleep!

With each new animal the boy just knows he'll be the envy of all his friends. But will he be happy with how his mom looks in the end? Maybe there's something he can do to make life a little better for both of them.

Children will enjoy the silly pictures and rhyming story while relating to the boy's day-to-day tasks any family faces, as much as parents will appreciate the touching lesson to be learned.

This award winning book is already a highly requested bedtime favorite by cozy little readers. A must have for any book collection.

38 pages, Hardcover

First published May 14, 2015

About the author

C.M. Healy currently lives in Texas with his wife, two daughters, and two cats. When he’s not busy visiting schools and writing, he enjoys playing Lego and video games with them—his daughters, not his cats—reading comic books (The Flash is his favorite), and spending time with his best friend, his wife. He earned the distinguished award of Eagle Scout during high school and went on to obtain his masters in child development from Oklahoma State University. He has been working with and entertaining children of all ages ever since.

Reviews

[Montzalee Wittmann]

Cute story with a moral

If Mom was an Octopus by CM Healy is a cute children's story about a mother wishing for more arms so she can get more done. The child pictures her as various animals. He finally figured out she really needs more help and gives her that.

[Joy]

I love the rhymes and rhythms of this cute book. This little boy is wanting his mom to be several creatures so that she can do more, having enough time to spend time with him. If Mom Became an Octopus is adorable with the so very cute illustrations on each page by Laura Goshell. I especially enjoyed the facial expressions and the different creatures the mom represents. The cover is beautiful and very eye catching for children.

Another great children's book for parents, teachers, librarians and other who have small children, to check out to have for kids to love and enjoy. Your children will love this sweet story, and the solution to the problem is a very nice way to teach children a valuable lesson.

I want to thank the author for a Kindle copy of this book. I was not expected to write a positive review. The opinions here in this review are my opinions alone.

[Julia Johnson]

I like this book because it shows kids that their moms do a lot and that an extra hand helps them. I like that at the end of this book that there were some facts about the animals featured in this book. This book also shows that if you help people it might make more time for people to play with you.

[Czarina Le Tran]

Sometimes I wish I could morph into creatures

This is a cute story about how kids could help around the house. A boy’s imagination takes him on a journey of how his mom could morph into different creatures but realizes that maybe if he helps around the house, his mom would have more time with him.

[Toby Williams]

Playful Story

Easy to follow along with the vibrant illustrations, it is a creative tale churning one child's imagination about her chores. Great lesson on being kind, helpful around the house and offering before being asked. ☺

[Natalia Sepulveda]

Absolutely love this book!

We have the physical book and the ebook. We love this book and the other books the author has published as well. My son loves how the mom looks like an octopus. It's a sweet story to encourage children to help their moms.

[Danielle Robertson Robertson]

At first I was concerned

At first I was concerned this book was just about a mom complaining. But it's a sweet book with a great ending and a surprising appendix of interesting animal facts. I highly recommend this book..

[Jennifer McMurrain]

I bought this book from the author at a signing. It was perfect for my preschooler. He absolutely loves it. Not only does he find it funny, he understands the message at the end. It's a fun book with a great lesson. I highly recommend and will be reading more by C.M. Healy.

[Rick and Lauren]

Fun book!

This book highlights how important, busy and special moms are and teaches kids that it's great to lend a hand (or tentacle) :) around the home! Well written and fun!

[Sharon Jones-Scaife]

My grandkids love this book! It’s a good bedtime story. As I widowed mom, I can relate to this story!

[Kate Stead]

It was funny seeing the mum become all the animals. I think my mum should be a cheetah, then she can run so fast when we scooter. Review from Pat the 4 year old.

[Tamara]

Sometimes the problem isn't as hard as we make it as this boy learns helping is just as amazing

[Peggy Doviak]

Great book for kids!