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Otis

written and illustrated by Loren Long

dust jacket

Release date: September 22, 2009

Otis is a lovable tractor. He loves his farm and farmer. He particularly loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. The two become great friends, romping in the fields, leaping bales of hay and playing ringaround- the-rosy by Mud Pond.

But when the big yellow tractor comes to the farm and replaces Otis, he is cast away to rust behind the barn—until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. Then there is only one tractor (and it’s not big or yellow) who saves the day. It’s little Otis!

Loren Long has crafted an unforgettable story—and a truly unforgettable character.

Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Philomel (September 22, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399252487
ISBN-13: 978-0399252488

Also available as a board book:
ISBN-10: 0399256008
ISBN-13: 978-0399256004

Otis’ new picture book, Otis and the Tornado >
	See Loren’s original sketches and finished illustrations for the first book >
Watch a video of Loren talking about Otis >
	Read Loren’s interview about Otis >
Look at unused artwork from the first Otis book >
	Have fun with Otis activities — maze, what’s different?, matching, counting, coloring and drawing >