Opal's New Dream

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It doesn't seem to matter what Opal Opossum does, she hurts; even when she eats! When she finds out she has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, she realizes her dreams for the future would likely be altered. How will her plans change and what will Opal do now?

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It doesn't seem to matter what Opal Opossum does, she hurts; even when she eats! When she finds out she has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, she realizes her dreams for the future would likely be altered. How will her plans change and what will Opal do now?

About The Story

A changed plan can still lead to a meaningful dream.

A Paxton & Friends story about juvenile arthritis, resilience, adapting, and discovering new possibilities.

Opal has dreams and plans for her future, but learning that she has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis forces her to face changes she did not expect.

As she adjusts to the reality of living with a chronic condition, Opal begins to discover that changing a dream does not mean giving up on possibility.

Opal's New Dream gives young readers an approachable way to talk about juvenile arthritis, chronic illness, disappointment, resilience, and the courage it can take to imagine a new path forward.

What Young Readers Will Explore

Plans may change, but possibility does not disappear.

Paxton & Friends introduces challenging subjects through stories children can approach with curiosity, friendship, and compassion.

Juvenile Arthritis Chronic Illness Resilience Adapting To Change

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