by Loren Long
Took part in the We Give Books read a thon this afternoon. Everyone, everywhere read Otis with the hopes of breaking a record which I do not yet know the results. Did love this story though of a little tractor and a little calf who become best friends. Love the message that sometimes things, in this...
I kind of expected my nephew to like Otis more than he did. He frequently enjoys a story that is kind of nostalgic in feel (see [b:The Little Auto|42460|The Little Auto (Mr. Small, #1)|Lois Lenski|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1169881261s/42460.jpg|41943], [b:Cowboy Small|42455|Cowboy Small|Lois Len...
I picked up Otis a couple of weeks ago at Barnes and Noble because I have a special spot in my heart for anything red and retro. Not to mention I frequently photograph tractors near my home. The illustrations are priceless and the story is heart warming. It teaches the importance of special friends....