Otis and the Puppy

Great little stocking stuffers

My grandson loves these books, and a tractor called Otis is a find made in heaven for a farm-loving 2 year old called Otis!

Kids loved this.. Otis is really cute..

I fell in love with Otis the tractor after reading the first book. And I've loved the sequels equally well. This is such a sweet story about friendship and facing one's fears for the sake of someone else. Both Otis and his friend, the puppy, are afraid of the dark, but when the puppy gets lost, Otis must face his fear or leave his friend alone in the dark all night. I also loved the idea at the end that those things we fear aren't so scary when we face them with those we love. The story is beautifully written and would be great for sharing. The large size makes it especially appropriate for sharing with larger groups. The illustrations are gorgeous. It's amazing how much expression that Long gives his characters, especially Otis and the puppy. The large beautiful illustrations clearly show the tender relationship between Otis and his friends and especially between Otis and the puppy. My favorite picture shows the puppy asleep with his head resting on Otis's front tire. Highly recommended.

As with all the Otis books, the story is heartwarming and engaging. The illustrations appeal to children, and adults also enjoy the nostalgic artwork. I personally always look forward to reading them to my preschool grandchildren, and even the ones with the shorter attention span give their whole attention to the stories. I find the stories to be wholesome and without agenda. It’s refreshing to find that today. We own Otis, Otis and the Tornado, Otis and the Kittens also. I highly recommended them.