I am Oliver the Otter

an adorable tale with an urgent message. – Alex O’Connell * The Times *An otterly beautiful new rhyming picture book which celebrates otters – one of the best-loved stars of the natural world – whilst highlighting the environmental challenges that these endearing creatures face … this glorious book acts as both entertainment and education. – Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This is a beautiful rhyming picture book by the well-known British poet and broadcaster…as well as featuring stunning pictures by illustrator Nicola O’Byrne, the book issues an important plea to children to help look after waterways and free them from pollution. It is sure to delight children aged two to 10. – Herald Magazine * The Herald *

Pam Ayres has been a writer, broadcaster, and entertainer for over 40 years. She is the author of several best-selling poetry books, including The Works, Surgically Enhanced, You Made Me Late Again!, and The Last Hedgehog. Pam’s autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude, was a best seller when it was published in 2011. Her book Pam Ayres on Animals, published last year, was the UK’s Best Selling Poetry book of 2021. On radio she is a regular on Just A Minute, has made six series of her own Ayres On The Air, and has appeared twice on the legendary Desert Island Discs. Pam performs her solo stage show throughout the UK, and lives in the Cotswolds, where she is an enthusiastic gardener for wildlife. Autumn 2022 will see Pam’s TV series The Cotswolds & Beyond with Pam Ayres broadcast on Channel 5.