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Author: Loren Long
Publisher: Philomel
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 11.3 x 0.5

ISBN: 0399252487
EAN: 9780399252488
ASIN: 0399252487

Publication Date: September 22, 2009
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•	Condition: New
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
New York Times bestselling author/artist Loren Long creates an unforgettable children's classic.

Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farmer and he loves to work. And he loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. In fact, the two become great friends: they play in the fields, leap hay bales, and play ring-around-the-rosy by Mud Pond.

But when Otis is replaced with the big yellow tractor, he is cast away behind the barn, unused, unnoticed . . . until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. Then there is only one tractorand its not big or yellowwho can come to the rescue. It is little old Otis who saves his friend. It is Otis who saves the day.

In a wonderful new palette, and in the tradition of classics like Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and The Story of Ferdinand, Loren Long has crafted an unforgettable new storyand charactercelebrating the power of friendship and perseverance.

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Great book August 18, 2010
J. Snavely (Raleigh, NC United States)
Otis has the makings of a great childrens book. There is a nice story, unique and pleasing illustrations and a little bit of emotion mixed in.

The story of the tractor and the calf is not a "boys book" and will surely be enjoyed by all.

5 out of 5 stars

highly recommend July 26, 2010
Laurie McLean
Originally we checked this book out from our local library because we liked the cover. We had no idea what the story was about. After the first reading my three year old son and I were both hooked. We were immediately drawn in by the lovely illustrations, and then charmed by the sweet story that unfolded. One of the strongest messages of the story, I think, is that ultimately, it's the srength of our relationships with others that is able to save us. The friendship between Otis and the little calf is precious. I recommend that you read this book, you won't be sorry that you did!

4 out of 5 stars

Love Lasts March 9, 2010
Catherine W. Hughes (Cambridge, MA)
A tractor named Otis worked hard each day with his farmer. When the farmer brought a baby calf to the barn, Otis and the calf formed a fast friendship. But when the farmer brought a new, big yellow tractor to the barn, Otis started to go to waste. Until, one day, the baby calf got stuck in Mud Pond, and nobody could get him out. Nobody, that is, but Otis, who circled round and round the pond. Proving that newer isn't better, Otis came back to life and work again on the farm, a special tractor for a special farm. This story of friendship and age will appeal to 3-6-year-olds.

5 out of 5 stars

My new favorite book! February 20, 2010
C. Henke (usa)
This caught my eye because although my son is a bit beyond picture books, he loves everything car-truck-tractor related. I immediately fell in love with the illustrations/artwork when I saw the book at my local book store, and now that we've checked out the book from the library and read the story, I love that too!

Beautiful artwork and a very sweet story!

Now that we waited to read it until we could check it out of the library, I realize that this will be one we will read many many times, and so I plan to purchase it as soon as possible!

This has been a hit with both my son and daughter; it has a little something for everyone.

Kudos to Amazon for including the video clip of the author discussing the story and the technique used for the artwork!

4 out of 5 stars

A little gem February 16, 2010
A. Williams
A sweet story about the comfort an old, caring tractor brings to a lonely calf and the friendship that blooms between them. This seems like such a classic story and the illustrations had a timeless feel to them that I simply loved! The text was fairly predictable, but the story was told with warmth and tenderness (in both words and illustrations) and I couldn't help but be touched by the story.

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