The Octopus in Mrs. O'Hurley's Classroom, Paperback

This children's book tells the story of Timothy. On his first day of first grade, he sees what he believes are a large number of animals around the school building. Eventually, he encounters the school nurse, who helps him solve the mystery. The book is appropriate for kindergarten through third grade.

About the Author:

Liza McMahon has been a registered nurse since 1987, 17 years as a school nurse. She is now a member of the faculty at the University of Hartford, a facilitator for Theatre of the Oppressed Workshops, a mediocre marathon waddler, a wannabe Appalachian Trail section hiker and an explorer of life's opportunities.