Utterly Otterly Day

by Mary Casanova

Book Overview

Little Otter likes to play in a carefree, unabashed, utterly otterly way.

Mom warns Little Otter, "Be careful!"

Dad says, "Stay close!"

But does Little Otter listen? Oh, no! No. No. No. Little Otter thinks he's a big otter now, big enough to take care of himself. But watch out, Little Otter, because no matter how big you get, it's good to have loved ones looking out for you.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416908684
• ISBN13: 9781416908685
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Otterly Fantastic!

Young children will find many things to appreciate in this cute story about a precocious otter. Little Otter is raring to go one morning even though the rest of his family, i.e. mom, dad, and sis are still sleeping. He wanders off on adventures, not heeding his parents' warnings to stay close to home and be careful. He gets in one scrape after another, but Little Otter always manages to escape unscathed, until a final encounter drills some good sense into him. This is a charmingly illustrated picture book that will appeal mostly to younger children, ages 3-6. Perfect for reading aloud as well as an engaging picture book.

adorable story with fantastic illustrations

we checked this book out from the library because my son's school mascot is an otter. the illustrations are gorgeous, very fun use of language, and a really cute story. we ended up ordering this book to give to his kindergarten teacher at the end of the year. she loved it and will read it to her new "otter pups" every year.

Cute Otter story~

This is a cute hardback book about a little otter that gets himself into dangerous situations - - - and is rescued by his parents each time. Great illustrations.

Applause from a MN Children's Librarian!

I just read Utterly Otterly Day, and it's adorable! What a great story, and such wonderful illustrations! I love how Mary Casanova's words fill the story with such a sense of motion--she clearly knows her otters--and Ard Hoyt's whimsical pictures fit the text perfectly! I can't wait to use this book for storytime--I just know the preschoolers will adore Little Otter and his utterly otterly day.