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Otis and the Tornado by Loren Long

Otis and the Tornado

Hardcover – Picture Book, September 6, 2011

Loren Long

Penguin Young Readers Group · Hardcover · September 6, 2011

Otis and all his farm friends are enjoying a summer's day, but the bull has no interest in playing and stays in his pen.

FriendshipFarm Animal StoriesWeather Stories
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Who it’s for
A cozy farmyard story finds its footing when a summer day turns stormy.
Themes
Animal rescue, Facing danger
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Otis and all his farm friends are enjoying a summer's day, but the bull has no interest in playing and stays in his pen. Suddenly the day turns frightening and stormy: it's a tornado! Otis takes all of the animals to safety, but the bull is still locked in his pen! Quick as his tires will take him, Otis putt puff puttedy chuffs back to the farm to save the day.

Farmyard Weather

A cozy farmyard story finds its footing when a summer day turns stormy.

Come here for

  • Animal friendship with a dash of rescue suspense
  • A stubborn bull and a quick-moving tractor

Expect

  • A gentle picture-book read with a sudden burst of urgency
  • Farmyard warmth under stormy skies

Where it sits

Farm Animal Stories64%
Friendship42%
Weather Stories31%

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Publisher categories

  • Animal Stories
  • Farm & Ranch Life
  • Friendship
Authors
Loren Long
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
September 6, 2011
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Animal rescue · Facing danger
Reading lane
Animal Stories