Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Otis---picture book 10

 

Author: Loren Long
Published by:The Penguin Group, 2009
Genre: Fiction/ Modern Fantasy
Themes: Transportation, Friendship, Animals
Primary Character: Otis, calf
Secondary character: farmer
  
      Otis is a fun little tractor who loves exploring. When a lonely calf is brought in to the barn, it makes a special bond with Otis. This is a great story of friendship. There are moments that are a little sad, like when the farmer gets a new tractor, but overall this is a great story. It is a wonderful book to use with younger children when discussing friendship, changes, transportation, or farms.

1 comment:

  1. I just love this book! This reminds me of some of the book I grew up reading. I think that this send a really great message to kids about having friends that are different than yourself and that everyone is special in some way!

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