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An Otis Christmas

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An Otis Christmas

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A warm, feel-good Christmas story featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis, the friend you can always count on. From the creator of Otis, Otis and the Puppy, and the illustrator of The Little Engine That Could and Of Thee I Sing by President Barack Obama. A new Christmas classic from the #1 bestselling creator of Otis and the illustratorof The Little Engine That Could. "Charming and full of the warmth and love of friends and family, this choice is lovely for sharing."--The Repository It's Christmas eve on the farm where Otis and all of his friends live. The farmer has given Otis his first real Christmas present--a shiny new horn! A tree has been decorated, a big snowstorm is on its way, and all of the animals are excited. Best of all, one of the horses on the farm is about to give birth to a foal! Yet in the middle of the night the horse begins neighing in pain and when the farmer says, "We'd better get Doc Baker out here or we'll lose 'em both," Otis knows the horse is in trouble. Snow has been falling hard for hours and the roads are unpassable. How will they got Doc? Otis to the rescue! He knows a shortcut through the woods and he arrives at the doc's house flashing his headlights and revving his engine. When Doc fails to awake, Otis uses his new horn. Then, with Doc in tow, he races back to the farm just in time for a Christmas miracle . . . and the arrival of a new friend to play with. A warm, feel-good Christmas story featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis, the friend you can always count on. From the creator of Otis, Otis and the Puppy, and the illustrator ofThe Little Engine That CouldandOf Thee ISingby President Barack Obama. Praise for OTIS * "Long's gouache and pencil artwork is stunning with a red and cream main character against a sepia-toned monochromatic background. The overall effect is nostalgic and comforting as readers bond with the determined little tractor . . . the satisfying conclusion that speaks of a place for everyone is sure to ring true to children." -School Library Journal, on Otis, 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 "Children will be delighted with this story about friendship" -School Library Journal, 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

Author Biography:

Loren Long has putt puff puttedy chuffed his way all over the bestseller lists with such titles as Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Puppy, Drummer Boy, Toy Boat by Randall de S ve, and Mr. Peabody's Apples by Madonna. He's also had the opportunity to modernize the classic The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper and had the distinct honor of illustrating 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.
Release date NZ
October 11th, 2016
Author
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Loren Long
Illustrations
Full-Color Illustrations
Interest Age
From 3 to 7 years
Pages
36
Series
Dimensions
184x191x22
ISBN-13
9780399548116
Product ID
24688328

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