Otter—the irrepressible picture book character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—learns how to swim.
Otter: Let's Go Swimming! is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Read about more of Otter's adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, and Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!
January 1, 2018
The popular picture-book otter returns for another relatable easy reader. This time, Otter's enthusiasm about a day at the beach with Otter Keeper (her adult human housemate) is extinguished by her seaside realization that she's afraid of the water. Garton uses a few well-placed lines to capture Otter's various facial expressions in the illustrations, including, eventually, one of pride ("I am swimming!").
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August 1, 2017
PreS-Gr 1-Otter is going to the beach! She's eager to learn to swim, but once there, fear gets in the way. Otter says that her stuffed toys are afraid to swim, but readers will know that it is Otter herself who needs the encouragement. Fortunately, Otter Keeper (her human friend) is there to help, and soon Otter doesn't want to leave. Young readers will relate to Otter's fear of the water, reflected in her worried expressions. While the sentences are somewhat perfunctory, the simple vocabulary and repetition of words, as well as the large black font, white space, and colorful drawing-style illustrations, are spot-on for an early reader. VERDICT With its relatable main character and illustrations that match the simple text, this early reader is a solid addition to the series.-Ramarie Beaver, Plano Public Library System, TX
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