Odder: An Otter’s Story by Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Charles Santoso
Ages 3 to 6
A stunning picture book from acclaimed author Katherine Applegate, adapted from the #1 bestselling middle-grade novel that spent over 52 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list!
Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odder’s life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, it’s clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to otter. Adapted from Katherine Applegate’s bestselling novel of the same name (with over 80 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list!), and inspired by the true story of a program that pairs orphaned otter pups.
Praise for Odder: An Otter’s Story
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“Certain to enrapture young animal lovers.” — Kirkus Reviews
“The art is superb and the book’s water scenes convey a sense of swirling movement that mirror Odder’s playfulness.” — School Library Journal
