Dennis is convinced his mother must be an octopus. How else could she cook, clean, work, answer calls, and still find time to help him with homework—all at the same time? Eight arms seem like the only explanation! But Dennis also notices how tired she looks, and secretly wishes she had just two arms, so she could rest more. Then, when Dennis and his mother move to a new city, something surprising begins to happen. New friends, neighbours, and unexpected kindness show Dennis that sometimes it isn’t about having many arms—but about sharing hands, hearts, and care.

About the Author: Asli Perker lived in almost every city in Turkey as a child. Her mother could do so many things at once! After Asli gave birth to her daughter Leyla, she saw how much work it was. She was slowly turning into an octopus! So, she decided to write this book to show that maybe moms are better off with only two arms.

About the Illustrator: Ezgi Keles graduated from the Graphics Department at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Turkey. She worked at many advertising agencies as an art director. She is married and is a mother to one child and one cat. Nowadays, she illustrates children’s books and magazines.