Told with a sense of play and devotion, this is a heartwarming tale that reminds readers that sometimes even those who we count on to help us need a little help themselves. 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.
Loren Longhasputt puff puttedy chuffed his way all over the bestseller lists. He is the author ofOtis,Otis and the Tornado,Otis and the Puppy, An Otis Christmas, Otis and the Scarecrow, Little Tree, Drummer Boy,Toy Boatby Randall de S ve, andMr. Peabody's Applesby Madonna. He was also honored to have the opportunity to modernize the classicThe Little Engine That Couldby Watty Piper and to illustrateOf Thee I Singby 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.You can visit Loren Long at www.OtisTheTractor.com and www.LorenLong.com. Follow @lorenlong
* "As always, perseverance, teamwork, and a heart of gold pay off
for Otis and his friends. When read aloud, the text flows off the
tongue with sounds and words that extend the imagery created in the
attractive gouache and pencil illustrations. The compositions make
great use of perspective and motion and are expertly laid out . . .
There are wonderful textured details that bring the story to life.
[T]he perfect lapsit read-aloud, combining the ever-popular
subjects of tractors, farm animals, and firefighters."--School
Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
"Long's seventh bucolic tale of an antique tractor with a smiling
face and a good heart will please the little chuffer's many fans.
The dynamic, fluid illustrations with a retro-rural vibe bring to
mind Norman Rockwell's America with a Saturday comics spin. The
theme of teamwork played out several times through the tale is
communicated as simply as the tale itself. Keep on puffin',
Otis!"--Kirkus Reviews
"Long creates a powerful sense of suspense and danger as charcoal
smoke gathers in the sky and bright flames lick the beams of the
barn as Otis goes to work, but bravery, loyalty, and gritty
determination are the real stars of the story—traits that Otis and
his animal friends have in ample supply."--Publishers Weekly
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