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Otter: I Love Books!
On her next adventure, Otter—the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—discovers a love for books and reading.
Young readers will enjoy reading along with Otter!
This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Oh No, Bath Time!, The Best Job Ever!, Hello, Sea Friends!; and Let’s Go Swimming!
Young readers will enjoy reading along with Otter!
This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Oh No, Bath Time!, The Best Job Ever!, Hello, Sea Friends!; and Let’s Go Swimming!
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2019
1 person is currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
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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June 21, 2019
Disclaimer: I have all the Otter books. I was first interested in the author's work because he managed to produce in his illustrations an otter that was both delightfully whimsical and physically realistic (rather than the animal hide stretched over a wine bottle that some illustrators regretfully call an otter). But this book is the best Otter book yet, and it's not just because of Garton's illustrations.
First of all, Otter is confronted with conflict: she wants a fun trip, an adventure, as do her friends Teddy (her best plush friend), and Giraffe (her backup plush friend and general blame-taker for plans gone awry). But each wants a different adventure (circus, castle, sea where there are pirates - hard to have more diverse plans). And Otter Keeper has Other Plans for the day, which do not include any of the firmly suggested adventures. Well, this is quite the problem.
However, Otter Keeper has a solution: a trip to the Library. Off they go, where there are so many, many books. When Otter is confronted by too many choices and doesn't know what to do (this, by the way, is the story of my life), the Librarian helps her find just the right books. So she reads about, and imagines, being in the circus, imagines being a pirate, imagines her castle, and has all sorts of exciting adventures.
I've never seen a child's book explain the doors that reading can open so simply and clearly. There's a strong, heartfelt message delivered gently in just the few "I can read" words, complemented by colorful and child-friendly drawings. The book is 32 pages (the hard cover comes with a dust jacket), perfectly sized for small hands. Lovely.
First of all, Otter is confronted with conflict: she wants a fun trip, an adventure, as do her friends Teddy (her best plush friend), and Giraffe (her backup plush friend and general blame-taker for plans gone awry). But each wants a different adventure (circus, castle, sea where there are pirates - hard to have more diverse plans). And Otter Keeper has Other Plans for the day, which do not include any of the firmly suggested adventures. Well, this is quite the problem.
However, Otter Keeper has a solution: a trip to the Library. Off they go, where there are so many, many books. When Otter is confronted by too many choices and doesn't know what to do (this, by the way, is the story of my life), the Librarian helps her find just the right books. So she reads about, and imagines, being in the circus, imagines being a pirate, imagines her castle, and has all sorts of exciting adventures.
I've never seen a child's book explain the doors that reading can open so simply and clearly. There's a strong, heartfelt message delivered gently in just the few "I can read" words, complemented by colorful and child-friendly drawings. The book is 32 pages (the hard cover comes with a dust jacket), perfectly sized for small hands. Lovely.
July 7, 2019
This was a wonderful look at the magic of books and the amazing places they can take you.
July 3, 2019
It doesn't have an unexpected twist like many Otter books, but it is a nice story (wonderfully illustrated, as always) about the power of books and the magic of the library.
November 11, 2019
Aw, so cute! Beautiful illustrations, as always, and we all love books, so a great combination. Now I just need to read one more book before bed 🙂
July 29, 2021
This is a great book for toddlers. To passively inspire toddler to love books, through their favorite animal character.
September 20, 2020
Cute book about adventures in a library
September 15, 2020
Otter discovers the magic of books on a trip to the library!
August 3, 2019
I love books. And Otter.
September 22, 2019
This was my first Otter book and I thought it was pretty cute. Otter and his friends go to the library for the first time and they have a lot of fun.
For: lovers of otters/animal friends and libraries; readers wanting a book about library adventures.
Possible red flags: readers may find the book too uneventful.
For: lovers of otters/animal friends and libraries; readers wanting a book about library adventures.
Possible red flags: readers may find the book too uneventful.
March 13, 2021
"I love the library. That was the best trip ever!"
Otter Keeper takes Otter to the library for the first time. Otter gets a library card, gets help from the librarian, chooses some books, does some reading and returns home with more books to read.
Cute
Otter Keeper takes Otter to the library for the first time. Otter gets a library card, gets help from the librarian, chooses some books, does some reading and returns home with more books to read.
Cute
August 1, 2025
I loved this and was super quiet to listen to the story. I enjoy going to the library with mama and we also have storytime every night like Otter did!
November 23, 2024
Growing up definitely happens to characters who are modeled after toddlers. Characters like Otter and Teddy! And like toddlers, this pair of fictional guys are sooooooo loveable.
On the one hand, Teddy and Otter want to go to the circus.
On the other hand, they might prefer to sail a pirate ship.
What happens instead? Otter Keeper takes them to the library. Could that be a place for the two heroes to find a satisfying adventure?
FINALLY, THE GOLDEN WORDS APPEAR
They're on Page 17, Otter and Teddy and Otter Keeper are at the library:
"Sit down with me," says
Otter Keeper.
It is time to read.
Now the lifelong literacy adventure really begins.
FIVE STARS of appreciation.
On the one hand, Teddy and Otter want to go to the circus.
On the other hand, they might prefer to sail a pirate ship.
What happens instead? Otter Keeper takes them to the library. Could that be a place for the two heroes to find a satisfying adventure?
FINALLY, THE GOLDEN WORDS APPEAR
They're on Page 17, Otter and Teddy and Otter Keeper are at the library:
"Sit down with me," says
Otter Keeper.
It is time to read.
Now the lifelong literacy adventure really begins.
FIVE STARS of appreciation.
March 21, 2025
Otter wants to go on a fun trip. What reader doesn't? After all books take us around the world, we can become our own "pirates" of adventure. Not only does otter have an endearing personality, Otter's love for the library and all of its grand discoveries, it is Otter's voice that brings great conversations with any beginning reader. Igniting a desire to become a life-long learner is an everlasting exploration.
This is one of the sweetest stories, perfect for inspiring beginning readers!
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This is one of the sweetest stories, perfect for inspiring beginning readers!
MrsK https://mrskbookstogo.blogspot.com/
September 18, 2022
Cutesy I can read book with a simple lesson about libraries. Good timing for our school which is about to begin the coin drive campaign for sea otters. Katherine Applegate promotion for her new book, Odder, which is set at the Monterey Bay aquarium.
February 2, 2026
This adorable book is all about a library. I love that it promotes a love for exploring new worlds through reading. The text is perfect for early readers, with short sentences and easy to sound out words. The illustrations are absolutely adorable!
December 23, 2021
I love love love Otter. All the Otter stories are super darling.
May 10, 2022
Otter, Giraffe, Piggy, Teddy, and Otterkeeper all go to the library. I love to see cute little Otter reading his books.
August 12, 2023
A true narration of our time carting multiple bags of books to and from the library.
January 30, 2025
Where do you want to go? The library can take you anywhere
March 8, 2022
I love books, the library, and otters! This book was perfect for me lol. I love the illustrations in the otter books, lots of details without being overwhelming. One of my favorite things about books is their ability to transport a person and experience an adventure without physically going somewhere. Otter learns this in this cute book.
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