Oliver the Optimistic Owl
Oliver the Optimistic Owl
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids
By Jessica Schoettle
Oliver is an owl who loves to look for the good in every day. He notices small joys, hopeful moments, and believes brighter days are always ahead.
But sometimes, even Oliver struggles.
When storms roll in and plans fall apart, Oliver begins to feel unsure. As the sky grows cloudy and other animals feel discouraged, Oliver wonders if optimism is possible when days feel difficult. He wants to stay hopeful, but he is not sure how.
With gentle guidance from a wise friend, Oliver learns that optimism is not about pretending everything is perfect. Instead, it begins by noticing even one small good thing and allowing hope to grow from there. As Oliver learns to recognize moments of light after difficult times, he discovers that it is okay to feel sad while still believing things can get better.
This meaningful story helps children learn:
• What optimism truly means
• How to find hope during challenging moments
• Emotional honesty and self-acceptance
• Positive thinking and resilience
• Confidence in working through disappointment
• Social-emotional learning through relatable storytelling
Oliver the Optimistic Owl is part of Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids, a heart-centered series designed to introduce children to emotions, character strengths, and social-emotional skills through lovable animal characters and developmentally appropriate storytelling.
Each book in the series encourages meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, and educators while supporting emotional growth for children ages 2–6.
Perfect for:
Bedtime reading
Preschool and early elementary social-emotional learning lessons
Speech and emotional development support
Classroom read-alouds
Gifts for toddlers and young children
Parents and educators teaching resilience, perspective, and hopeful thinking
Help your child discover that hope can begin by noticing just one small good thing.
Oliver is ready to show them how.