Otis & Peanut

By Naseem Hrab, Kelly Collier (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Otis & Peanut series

Unlikely friends face change, loss, and home challenges together.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Otis, a long-haired guinea pig, and Peanut, a naked mole rat, navigate life's challenges in three heartwarming tales. From Otis's fear of losing himself with a haircut to finding comfort after a friend's departure, and turning a house into a home, their friendship shines. Each story, filled with humor and sensitivity, explores themes of change, loss, and cooperation. Will Otis and Peanut's bond help them overcome their fears and find belonging? Discover the power of true friendship in this delightful graphic novel series.

From the publisher

A quirky and iconic new series of stories about friendship and belonging, in the style of Frog and Toad A long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat may seem like unlikely friends, but Otis and Peanut are a perfect pair! In three stories told in graphic-novel form, Otis and Peanut explore themes of loss, fear of change, and cooperation, while demonstrating what it means to be a supportive and caring friend. In “The Haircut,” Otis worries about getting a haircut because he’s afraid he’ll look so different that he’ll no longer be himself. In “The Swing,” Peanut helps Otis come to terms with missing a beloved friend. And in “The House,” Otis struggles to make his house a home but succeeds with Peanut’s help. Otis and Peanut are brought to life with delightful comic illustrations from Kelly Collier, and author Naseem Hrab’s humor and sensitivity shines through in each tale of true friendship. The author-illustrator team of How to Party Like a Snail serves up laugh-out-loud moments, profound life lessons, and a new iconic literary duo that kids will love.

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