Mommy's Not An Octopus *PRE-ORDER*

NOTE: This is a pre-order. Books are estimated to be available in March 2026. Please do not add any other products to card when checking out other than pre-order book. 

Inspired by a real moment between a mother, her young daughter, and a very wise dad, Mommy’s Not An Octopus is a whimsical, heartfelt story that captures the beautiful chaos of modern motherhood.

Mommy has two hands—but a lot more to handle! Between wrangling a toddler, answering a preschooler’s endless questions, juggling work meetings, and running a small business, she’s often pulled in a dozen directions at once. When her daughter hears, “Mommy’s not an octopus—give her some space!” she begins to understand that Mommy’s love is endless… but her energy isn’t.

Through gentle storytelling and playful watercolor-style illustrations, readers follow the moment of discovery when the older child realizes she can be part of the solution—offering her own two hands to help out. By pitching in, she not only lightens Mommy’s load, but also helps her mom continue to meet her own needs with care and calm.

This debut book is a loving wink to overwhelmed parents and a fun, relatable way to help children build empathy, patience, and pride in helping out—one hug (or tiny helping hand) at a time.

ISBN 979-8-218-86833-8 | Hardcover | 8.5 inches x 8.5 inches