Otter: Let's Go Swimming!

by Sam Garton, Sam Garton (Illustrator)

Overview

Otter—the irrepressible picture book character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—learns how to swim.

Otter: Let's Go Swimming! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, and Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062366641
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	05/16/2017
Series:	My First I Can Read Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sam Garton began writing and illustrating stories about Otter and her world on the blog I Am Otter: The Unheard Ramblings of a Modern Day Domestic Otter in 2009. He lives in London. He met a real otter once. It bit him.

You can visit Otter at www.iamotter.co.uk.

Sam Garton began writing and illustrating stories about Otter and her world on the blog I Am Otter: The Unheard Ramblings of a Modern Day Domestic Otter in 2009. He lives in London. He met a real otter once. It bit him.

You can visit Otter at www.iamotter.co.uk.

Editorial Reviews

08/01/2017
PreS-Gr 1—Otter is going to the beach! She's eager to learn to swim, but once there, fear gets in the way. Otter says that her stuffed toys are afraid to swim, but readers will know that it is Otter herself who needs the encouragement. Fortunately, Otter Keeper (her human friend) is there to help, and soon Otter doesn't want to leave. Young readers will relate to Otter's fear of the water, reflected in her worried expressions. While the sentences are somewhat perfunctory, the simple vocabulary and repetition of words, as well as the large black font, white space, and colorful drawing-style illustrations, are spot-on for an early reader. VERDICT With its relatable main character and illustrations that match the simple text, this early reader is a solid addition to the series.—Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX

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