Jenna Hickman, Dani Hickman

Hardcover, 23 pp.

Tako Lends a Helping Hand is a story about a helpful octopus, always willing to lend a hand. True friends are always there to lend a helping hand. Even though Tako loves to help and has eight hands to lend, what happens when too many friends need a helping hand? Tako learns the importance of prioritizing and commitment. Children will learn problem solving and teamwork to help accomplish their goals, and they discover that through understanding and compromise, we can come to a solution that helps everyone. Tako Lends a Helping Hand is sure to be a favorite amoung Keiki!