Otto's Trunk
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2003

Otto's Trunk

Written & illustrated by Sandy Turner

An elephant's small trunk sparks ridicule until a surprising change alters everything.

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32 pages
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Otto, an elephant with a small trunk, faces daily teasing from his peers. Desperate to fit in, he struggles to change his appearance, but nothing works. Then, one Friday morning, an unexpected event turns his world upside down. Will Otto discover the hidden qualities that make him unique? This charming tale explores the journey of self-acceptance and the surprising ways we find our true worth.

From the publisher

Otto the elephant is made fun of by the rest of the elephants in the school yard because of his small trunk, but one Friday morning everything changes for him.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2003)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about self-esteemBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about social themesBooks about elephantsBooks about size
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 1, 2003
Publisher
Joanna Cotler
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060009564

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