{"product_id":"an-otis-christmas-board-book","title":"An Otis Christmas - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new Christmas classic from the #1 bestselling creator of \u003ci\u003eOtis \u003c\/i\u003eand the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine That Could. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Charming and full of the warmth and love of friends and family, this choice is lovely for sharing.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Repository\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's Christmas eve on the farm where Otis and all of his friends live. The farmer has given Otis his first real Christmas present--a shiny new horn! A tree has been decorated, a big snowstorm is on its way, and all of the animals are excited. Best of all, one of the horses on the farm is about to give birth to a foal! Yet in the middle of the night the horse begins neighing in pain and when the farmer says, \"We'd better get Doc Baker out here or we'll lose 'em both,\" Otis knows the horse is in trouble. Snow has been falling hard for hours and the roads are unpassable. How will they got Doc? Otis to the rescue! He knows a shortcut through the woods and he arrives at the doc's house flashing his headlights and revving his engine. When Doc fails to awake, Otis uses his new horn. Then, with Doc in tow, he races back to the farm just in time for a Christmas miracle . . . and the arrival of a new friend to play with. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A warm, feel-good Christmas story featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis, the friend you can always count on. From the creator of \u003ci\u003eOtis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOtis and the Puppy\u003c\/i\u003e, and the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine That Could\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e by President Barack Obama.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for OTIS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e * \"Long's gouache and pencil artwork is stunning with a red and cream main character against a sepia-toned monochromatic background. The overall effect is nostalgic and comforting as readers bond with the determined little tractor . . . the satisfying conclusion that speaks of a place for everyone is sure to ring true to children.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOtis\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Hearkens to the golden age of picture books, with a style and tone that recall the work of Virginia Lee Burton and Munro Leaf.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOtis and the Tornado\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Children will be delighted with this story about friendship\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eOtis and the Tornado\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eFans of Otis will not be disappointed with the satisfying ending that results in a creative solution and a most happy reunion. Seek this out--\"game on!\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eOtis and the Puppy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoren Long has \u003ci\u003eputt puff puttedy chuff\u003c\/i\u003eed his way all over the bestseller lists with such titles as \u003ci\u003eOtis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Otis and the Tornado\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOtis and the Puppy, \u003ci\u003eDrummer Boy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Toy Boat\u003c\/i\u003e by Randall de Sève, \u003ci\u003eand Mr. Peabody's Apples\u003c\/i\u003e by Madonna. He's also had the opportunity to modernize the classic \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine That Could\u003c\/i\u003e by Watty Piper and had the distinct honor of illustrating \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e by President Barack Obama. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Loren lives in Ohio with his wife, Tracy, and their two sons.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.4 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Otis Christmas\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755775852832,"sku":"9780399548116","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7e6f356ff089abf65001ca1543eed80e.webp?v=1780068278","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-otis-christmas-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}