Author/Illustrator: Loren Long
Publication Date: September 2009
Title: Otis
ISBN#: 978-0399252488
Grade: Kindergarten-Second
What is it about? This is a cute story about a happy-go-lucky tractor named Otis who roams the fields at night and plays in the haystacks. At night while put away in the barn the tractor’s engine makes a purring noise that comforts a scared little calf, which causes the two to become inseparable friends. However everything changes when the farmer brings home a brand new tractor one day and Otis is put out of the barn. This story ends with a wonderful twist, check it out to see what happens.
What you might be able to do with it in a class: for example what themes could be covered, or what content would link to the book. Is it a read aloud? This book teaches about determination, heroism, friendship, and perseverance.
