The book "OPE!" is based on a common Midwestern word that expresses a sudden feeling of surprise or embarrassment. It features eight animals who find themselves in a variety of surprising situations, including an elephant who steps on his own trunk as well as a sloth that oversleeps for her own birthday party.

 Each animal deals with his or her embarrassment in the same way: By simply uttering the word "Ope!"

The rhyming cadence and silly yet relatable scenarios will make this a fun read-aloud experience for kids and adults alike.