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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-100399163964
ISBN-139780399163968
eBay Product ID (ePID)201637946
Product Key Features
Book TitleOtis and the Scarecrow
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Farm Animals, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, General, Social Themes / Friendship
Publication Year2014
IllustratorLong, Loren, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorLoren Long
Book SeriesOtis Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight21.9 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width11.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2013-034344
ReviewsPraise 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, 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 the Otis series: * "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
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToSecond Grade
SynopsisFROM 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 greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles, the scarecrow's frown never leaves his face. So everyone leaves him alone. Then one day, when a cold autumn rain sets in, Otis and the animals snuggle close and play Otis's favorite game: the quiet game. Otis knows the puppy and ducks can't sit still for long, and soon the farm friends begin to giggle and squirm, feeling warmed by one another's friendship . . . but on this day, Otis can't seem to take his eyes off the lonely figure in the cornfield. A deeply resonant book about subtle acts of compassion and standing up for others, featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis. 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, 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 greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles, the scarecrow's frown never leaves his face. So everyone leaves him alone. Then one day, when a cold autumn rain sets in, Otis and the animals snuggle close and play Otis's favorite game- the quiet game. Otis knows the puppy and ducks can't sit still for long, and soon the farm friends begin to giggle and squirm, feeling warmed by one another's friendship... but on this day, Otis can't seem to take his eyes off the lonely figure in the cornfield. A deeply resonant book about subtle acts of compassion and standing up for others, featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis. 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 " Otisand the Scarecrow ."-- Examiner.com