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Otter: The Best Job Ever!
Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter , Otter in Space , and Otter Loves Halloween! —tries to find the perfect job for herself and Teddy. Sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama. Otter and Teddy want to have jobs, just like Otter Keeper. Otter helps Teddy try many different an acrobat, an explorer, a cook. But finding the right job is a lot harder than they thought! The Best Job Ever! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2016
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Sam Garton
14 books161 followersI’m Sam, I’m 33 and I live in Wokingham! I have a degree in illustration and I spend most of my time drawing Otters whilst generally making a mess and thinking about why I still haven’t bought a kitten. I like putting inappropriate sweets in the freezer (Jelly tots) and my favourite film is Homeward bound. I wish I looked cool wearing headbands but I don’t. Oh and I’m rubbish at looking after house plants.
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November 4, 2021Don't dream of labor, kids.
February 8, 2018
Readers aren't usually my favorite format, but when I saw that Otter had expanded from picture books into readers, I made the leap too. So glad that I did!
I remember being young and wondering why I didn't have a job-- since they seemed so important-- and many kids will identify with Otter & Teddy's struggle in this book. It hits on something that not many kids' books do, and it's a feeling children will identify with.
I remember being young and wondering why I didn't have a job-- since they seemed so important-- and many kids will identify with Otter & Teddy's struggle in this book. It hits on something that not many kids' books do, and it's a feeling children will identify with.
June 8, 2016
I love Otter, but the decision to release a series of beginner readers with cliche plots saddens me. Every character seems to have a job book, a bath book, a school book--Otter doesn't need to have them, too. And Otter doesn't need to teach children lessons about how bath time is fun. Otter can just be funny and charming!
May 4, 2018
Otter is just so dang cute. No matter how simple the story, he and Teddy win the show every time.
April 6, 2017
Our K-2 grade students can't get enough of Otter, a mischievous little pet who shares his daily adventures as Otter Keeper goes to work. It all began with his first book I Am Otter and now several books later, Otter has also crossed over into beginning reader books, a real treat for early readers who can't get enough. Pair his books with a visit to Otter's own website/blog, where students can dress him up in hilarious costume combos, while practicing their drag n drop mouse skills. I can't keep these books on the library shelves. Perfect for author, character, series study. Keep more books coming, Otter!
June 9, 2017
Just terrific! Another wonderful early reader offering by Sam Garton.
August 10, 2024
Made me laugh out loud. ☺️🥰
May 20, 2018
Fun reading to the siblings...expecially Julia.
February 16, 2017
Absolutely love Otter.
August 16, 2016
Otter and Teddy try out a few different jobs inspired by the fact that Otter Keeper has a job. None of the jobs are quite the right fit for Teddy so Otter comforts him by highlighting the the thing Teddy is very good at, which is being Otter's best friend. Likewise, when Otter Keeper comes home he comforts Otter by pointing out how good Otter is at taking care of Teddy.
Love this Otter! Great beginning reader text or read aloud for PreK-2.
Love this Otter! Great beginning reader text or read aloud for PreK-2.
August 22, 2016
Otter thinks it unfair that Otter Keeper has a job and he doesn't...so while Otter Keeper is away at work, Otter tries to find a job for both himself and Teddy. Of course Otter makes a bit of a mess but when Otter keeper gets home, he isn't mad.
July 19, 2016
Pete can read this one himself. I think. Because he's giggling so hard you barely understand what he's saying.
So it's another Otter moment in our house!
He even found a teddy bear so he can have his own Teddy.
So it's another Otter moment in our house!
He even found a teddy bear so he can have his own Teddy.
June 24, 2016
Great book to introduce young readers to different jobs in their community. Young Otter and Teddy find out they already have some pretty important jobs at home too.
September 26, 2016
megan fall reading 2016, children's book, leveled reader, easy reader, i can read, my first shared reading, jobs, otter, series, first grade, second grade,
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June 27, 2016
Otter is back at it again with the shenanigans! Love the detail in the illustrations. So happy to see a beginning reader collection!
August 19, 2016
Adorable and sweet as always! I love Otter!
June 19, 2018
Otter helps Teddy try to find a job but nothing is right. Very enjoyable story and illustrations.
July 14, 2016
Okay I have a special relationship with an otter and I just think this is cute...
August 9, 2017
Ever since I spotted Otter on the web, I have been a huge fan. And whenever I show one of my books to anyone else (particularly under age ten), off it goes, out of my home. Suddenly I'm like a brick-and-mortar bookstore: I can't keep them in stock. I have to buy one at the nearest store so I can keep a copy for myself. I was hopeful, when I saw that this one was an "I can read" version, that it would be too juvenile for my average audience and I could actually hold onto my own Otter book forever.
But no: this one is amazingly popular too. And I suppose that's no surprise, since the "I can read" stories come with bigger pictures, and very basic words - no more than two sentences per page. Apparently perfect for the new and learning reader. And the story is simple and direct; I wish I had read it in college. Back then, I was so confused by that life-determining conundrum of what my major should be, I tormented everyone near and far. Otter goes through a similar conundrum trying to determine her job - since Keeper goes off every day at some sort of occupation - but the answer is so simple and charming. Of course, finding Teddy's career is a bit more challenging and fraught with potential disaster as graphically depicted. (Even Giraffe makes an appearance.) A lovely story.
I'm sad that this book isn't in hardcover form - or cardboard - because already my copy has had coffee spilled on it (OK, that was my fault and my coffee), been grabbed by sticky fingers (not me, but it could have been), and I'm afraid it's not much longer for this world. I may have buy myself a second copy this time. Well worth it.
But no: this one is amazingly popular too. And I suppose that's no surprise, since the "I can read" stories come with bigger pictures, and very basic words - no more than two sentences per page. Apparently perfect for the new and learning reader. And the story is simple and direct; I wish I had read it in college. Back then, I was so confused by that life-determining conundrum of what my major should be, I tormented everyone near and far. Otter goes through a similar conundrum trying to determine her job - since Keeper goes off every day at some sort of occupation - but the answer is so simple and charming. Of course, finding Teddy's career is a bit more challenging and fraught with potential disaster as graphically depicted. (Even Giraffe makes an appearance.) A lovely story.
I'm sad that this book isn't in hardcover form - or cardboard - because already my copy has had coffee spilled on it (OK, that was my fault and my coffee), been grabbed by sticky fingers (not me, but it could have been), and I'm afraid it's not much longer for this world. I may have buy myself a second copy this time. Well worth it.
March 21, 2021
Otter and Teddy want to have jobs, too, like Otter Keeper. So Otter tries to help Teddy find the job that would be right for him. Acrobat and Explorer don’t work very well. And a cook is just way too messy. So when Otter Keeper comes home, Otter is upset that he hasn’t come up with a job for himself. But, as always, Otter Keeper helps Otter solve his problem ... and Otter does do his job very well.
November 18, 2023
How hard can it be? Otter tries to find the perfect job for herself and Teddy. Through a process of elimination they find jobs that are totally suited to themselves -- and also to their very young readers.
The ending is cute and funny.
SAM GRAFTON has done a superb job with this endearing picture book. FIVE STARS!
The ending is cute and funny.
SAM GRAFTON has done a superb job with this endearing picture book. FIVE STARS!
October 5, 2023
It was OK but misleading. My son is obsessed with police officers currently so I was excited with the cover showing a police hat, fireman hat, and nurse. Those jobs are only on the cover, nowhere in the book so he was disappointed it only had acrobat, explorer, and cook.
February 8, 2018
This was the better of the two Otter books we read today. Seemed a little young for Wolfie, though.
June 15, 2019
I mean...it's Otter. Cute and entertaining and heartwarming. Can't get any better.
June 22, 2019
Still love Otter and Teddy!
January 29, 2020
enjoy collecting these books even after nephew has grown up, good story and art
June 6, 2020
Linc does a great job reading the Otter books.
So of course I am getting every single one from our local library.
So of course I am getting every single one from our local library.
January 11, 2022
While I did find this very cute I did enjoy Otter Goes to Space more. I plan to purchase all of these to read to my future kids one day.
January 12, 2022
My girlfriend showed me that book, the book was cute, for kids it will ne good one, but better if it has longer story, but still, the story teaches kids about courtesy to close friends
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