A deeply resonant book about subtle acts of kindness, Otis and the Scarecrow is the perfect book in which to explore compassion, friendship, and standing up for others.
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, An Otis Christmas, 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.You can visit Loren Long at www.OtisTheTractor.com and www.LorenLong.com. Follow @lorenlong
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 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
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