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Otter in Space
Otter in Space
Reviewed by: Heidi Whelan - McArthur Library, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: December 9, 2015
Review
Otter in Space is a charming edition to the I Am Otter series by Sam Garton. As the title suggests this book has Otter and Teddy pretending to go into space. The colorful illustrations are a perfect accompaniment to the childlike prose. Otter tells us “We made a very important list of very important things. It was very important.” Imagination and problem solving are the themes in this book. Otter is funny, cute, and clever and she has quite an imagination. Teddy and she go into outer space but poor giraffe gets stuck at mission control. Parents and children will laugh together as they read this book. I can see this book becoming a “classic” and enjoying a lifelong space on a child's bookshelf to share with their own children someday. Otter in Space would make a great read a loud for preschool though 2nd grade.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Garton, Sam
Illustrator: Garton, Sam
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780062247766
Price: 16.99