Otis

Written and illustrated by Loren Long

Book #1 in the Otis the Tractor series

A forgotten tractor must save his friend when a crisis strikes the farm.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,376 ratings

48 pages· 932 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Otis, a beloved tractor, forms a deep bond with a playful calf on the farm. When a shiny new tractor arrives, Otis is cast aside. But when the calf gets trapped in Mud Pond, only Otis can save the day. Will this little tractor prove that friendship and perseverance can overcome any obstacle? Discover how Otis becomes the unlikely hero in this heartwarming tale of loyalty and courage.

From the publisher

Meet Otis, everyone’s favorite tractor, created by the bestselling illustrator of Love by Matt de la Pena and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper

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 tractor—and it’s not big or yellow—who 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 story—and character—celebrating the power of friendship and perseverance.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 48
Words: 932
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD580L

Themes & topics

Books about belonging Books about rescues and rescuing Books about farms Books about vehicles Books about friendship

What readers & critics say

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“This is a sweet little story with a refreshingly unique premise and characters. Kids will have fun exploring the idea of a tractor as the main character, but the plot goes beyond the character as a premise--not only is Otis a tractor, but he's a tractor who has a story arc! The illustrations have a distinctive style as well. All these components come together to create a book that is original and memorable. It wasn't a total home run for me, but it was cute and something I wouldn't mind reading aloud from time to time.”

Lauren Hancock

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