Otis and the Scarecrow
$45.98
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
19 November 2014
Summary
From Loren Long, the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, comes another Otis the tractor in a deeply resonant story about bullying and compassion.
FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR OF MATT DE LA PENA’S LOVE AND WATTY PIPER’S CLASSIC THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD
On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new—a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals gr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399163968 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399163964 |
| Author: | Loren Long |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Philomel Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 19 November 2014 |
| Weight: | 629g |
| Dimensions: | 275mm x 289mm x 11mm |
| Series: | Otis |
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Critics Review
Praise for the Otis series:
Praise for the OTIS:
*** “Long’s gouache and pencil artwork is stunning… the satisfying conclusion that speaks of a place for everyone is sure to ring true to children.” —School Library Journal on Otis, starred review
“The illustrations wonderfully enhance the story, from the joy of the animals prancing around the Christmas tree to Otis’ expressive responses to the events around him.” —Booklist on An Otis Christmas, starred review ***
“Hearkens to the golden age of picture books, with a style and tone that recall the work of Virginia Lee Burton and Munro Leaf.” —Booklist on Otis and the Tornado
“Fans of Otis will not be disappointed with the satisfying ending that results in a creative solution and a most happy reunion. Seek this out—“game on!” —Kirkus Reviews on Otis and the Puppy
Praise for OTIS AND THE SCARECROW:
“Otis the tractor’s goodhearted nature continues to shine in his fifth picture book.” –Publishers Weekly
“Readers will enjoy this sixth tale of an admirable leader who does the right thing with quiet confidence.” –Booklist
“Teachers will see the connection between the lonely scarecrow and the outsider in the classroom and will be able to find many uses for this volume in the curriculum. Fans will enjoy this more cerebral Otis and might build a little empathy along the way.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Loren Long creates a perfect book for the beginning of the school year with “Otis and the Scarecrow.”–Examiner.com
About The Author
Loren Long
Loren Long has appeared on bestseller lists with titles such as Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas, Drummer Boy, Toy Boat by Randall de S ve, and Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna. He’s also modernized the classic The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper and illustrated Of Thee I Sing by President Barack Obama. A graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Loren lives in Ohio with his wife, Tracy, and their two sons.
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