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Otter Loves Halloween! Hardcover – Illustrated, July 21, 2015

by Sam Garton (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 98 ratings
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Get in the Halloween spirit with Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter and Otter in Space, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama.

Halloween is Otter's favorite holiday. It's also a very busy time for her and Teddy. With so much to do, it's a good thing she's a Halloween expert!

With Otter's winning voice and Sam Garton's classic yet fresh artwork, Otter Loves Halloween! is sure to be a holiday favorite.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    I Am Otter
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  7. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Balzer + Bray
  9. Publication date
    July 21, 2015
  10. ISBN-10
    0062366661
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0062366665
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PreS-Gr 1—Otter throws herself into preparing for Halloween with the same zest with which she approached starting her own restaurant and blasting off into space. Stuffed toys in tow, she helps Otter Keeper pick out a pumpkin, decorates the house, and designs costumes for herself and her plush pals. Everyone's all set to pass out candy to trick-or-treaters, but the visitors' costumes prove a little overwhelming for Otter, who takes shelter under the bed. Otter Keeper soothes the intrepid heroine, and all is well in the end. The first-person narration of the endearingly self-assured Otter, as she delegates responsibilities to Otter Keeper and takes it upon herself to put everything in order for Halloween (with predictably messy results), is as hilarious as ever. With a bright but gentle palette and soft, rounded shapes, Garton's digitally created cartoon images are a winning mixture of humor and tenderness. Otter is a rambunctious and comical character, and parents and kids alike will giggle at the know-it-all animal's exploits, but they'll also sympathize with her fear—and smile knowingly at her insistence that it's not her but her stuffed toy Pig who's in fact afraid. The Otter tales are simple, yet through the adorable antics and fun, Garton demonstrates a deep understanding of how children think and feel. VERDICT Another wonderful outing with Otter, this latest is also a great way to encourage youngsters who are nervous about celebrating Halloween to get excited about the holiday.—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal

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“The joyful chaos of everyday life with a child (or otter) permeates Garton’s cartoons and should keep kids laughing from start to finish.” — Publishers Weekly

“Another wonderful outing with Otter, this latest is also a great way to encourage youngsters who are nervous about celebrating Halloween to get excited about the holiday.” — School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balzer + Bray; Illustrated edition (July 21, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062366661
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062366665
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 98 ratings

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Sam Garton is the author and illustrator of the Otter picture book series. Sam began writing and illustrating stories about Otter and her world on the blog I Am Otter: The Unheard Ramblings of a Modern-Day Domestic Otter in 2009. If you ask Sam where he got the idea for Otter, he'd probably stare at you blankly and mumble something about he can't quite remember (it all being a very long time ago now). He has, however, had a love of otters his whole life...which was only slightly tested a few years ago, when he met one on an otter experience day at a petting zoo, and it decided to attach itself to his arm and give him a nip. But things turned out okay, when a real-life Otter Keeper came and saved him, and, eventually, Sam was able to view this first encounter with understanding: The otter was clearly excited to meet Sam and, after all, he would probably have done the same thing in that situation, right?

When he's not drawing otters (or being bitten by one,) Sam loves all forms of art—especially the messy ones. Sam has a degree in Illustration from Derby University, and he has since worked on a large number of creative projects ranging from editorial illustration to art creation for iPad apps for children. He now lives with his wife just outside of London. Find out more at www.samgarton.co.uk

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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There are a handful of new good readers for little spooks this Halloween as well as ...
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There are a handful of new good readers for little spooks this Halloween as well as ...
There are a handful of new good readers for little spooks this Halloween as well as our oldies, but goodies from other years. Hopefully you’ll find something to add to your lists from here! Most of these books are available as eBooks as well as hardcover picture books (but of course I always recommend the real thing!)I love Otter! We love Otter! Otter is absolutely adorable, truly I do not exaggerate. Otter! was a big hit, Otter in Space! was perfect for us this year, and now Otter Loves Halloween! is a great addition. While the first two books are taller 9×11″ jacket hardcovers, this seasonal special is a 9×9″ hardcover and will go great on the holiday shelf next to the Marley, Splat the Cat, and Pete the Cat books.Otter is a brave sole, just as are most children in the 4-8 age range and he is excited for Halloween. He is very into the idea of costumes being super scary, but he gets in a little over his head as he soon finds everything else to be scary too. In the end, he’s fearless “of course” and he just wants to protect his friend Pig. This little seasoned story is a great fit for those who are exuberant, but might find themselves a little concerned when it comes to the big fright night.Parental note: There is nothing too scary in these pages and I wouldn’t hesitate to let all of my children flip through it.
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Jessica Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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Super cute halloween book in the otter series. Highly recommend!
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Noell Redditt
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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We borrowed this book from the public library and loved it so much I bought it for my daughter's teacher.
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Telfryn
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the stories.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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My granddaughter lives all of the Otter books
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Pop Bop
5.0 out of 5 stars Humor, comfort and Silliness in a Happy Otter Package
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016
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We are big fans of Otter, and especially like this book because it so deftly captures and develops some of the most appealing aspects of the Otter character. Piggy, Teddy and Giraffe are stuffed animals. Otter looks like a stuffed animal, but he is, of course, "alive", and behaves exactly like a little kid. The fact that Otter treats his pals like they are alive is the source of a lot of deadpan humor, since everything we know about those characters is what comes out of Otter's imagination. I don't know why but it just cracks me up that Otter criticizes Giraffe's choice of costume, when Otter is the one making all of the choices. This whole "imaginary friend" angle is just so schizo, silly and utterly childlike that I am delighted every time I read it.

But the real strength here is how Garton so effortlessly captures the joy and complications of being Otter. Otter is excited about Halloween and keen to be super scary, but then he's scared by some of the costumes. He can't wait for Halloween, but then freezes up a little when it finally arrives. These contradictions and feelings are not lost on even little readers, and the friendly, gentle and mellow way that Otter is coaxed and allowed to overcome his fears is comforting.

In fact, this gentle combination of humor, comfort, and silliness is the hallmark of the Otter books, and clearly on display in this excellent addition to the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Otter Loves Halloween - And I Love Otter!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
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I hope I can hold on to this copy - because every child I meet loves Halloween as much as Otter, and loves this book! I'm not sure if it's the fun of decorating, the idea dressing up as whatever you want, or the solution to being slightly scared, but this story has been a huge favorite with every visiting child (so far, from ages 3-9) and when they leave my home, my copy of this book seems to go with them.

In this story, Otter is super excited about Halloween - she's going to be a witch. But her plush friend Pig is scared. And the people who come to the door are super scary! Otter might have to spend the entire evening under the bed with Pig (just keeping Pig company, you understand....) - unless Keeper comes up with a way to help her through this, and (all important) keep her dignity.

This book is similar to the first two Otter stories: exceptional illustrations with new details that catch your eye each time you look, an endearing story about an adorable character who stirs up just enough mischief to be ... an Otter. I know there are more books coming and although I (already) Can Read; the illustrations have me hooked. I hope we see more. I really want an Otter (and not Giraffe) T-shirt. (I also wish the books were available in Spanish - my translation skills aren't that great and google is limited.)
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BelleBookWorm
5.0 out of 5 stars We love Otter
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2021
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Otter is fun-loving, clever, and curious, and each of the adventures we have had the pleasure of reading are laugh-out-loud funny!⁠⁠
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Otter and Teddy, his best friend, have been waiting for Halloween for a long time! They went pumpkin picking, decorated the house (and some other things, including Otter Keeper), and made scary costumes. They were ready for the best Halloween EVER until... a little too frightening trick-or-treaters came! ⁠⁠
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Luckily, Otter Keeper matches wits with Otter and finds a brilliant solution to ensure everyone has a happy Halloween! ⁠⁠
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Two year old loves it
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2021
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My 2 year old is obsessed with Halloween and loves all of the Otter books. This book is silly and cute and doesn’t have any scary elements. It’s a good Halloween book for kids not ready for spooky Halloween.
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Christine Carlberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Best kids book series EVER !!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016
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Yes! OTTER IS BACK!! My son is a huge otter lover (and 8 years old) and was so thrilled to get this as a birthday gift! Otter is just the sweetest thing ever! The books are amazingly written and illustrated. Otter is so cute and fuzzy you just want to reach out and hug her! We cannot WAIT till the next book comes out! Can't recommend highly enough!!
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Diane Poulin
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than candies!
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2016
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It's Halloween and Otter needs to find the best costume ever! Will she succeed? Find out in the third book about the adventures of Otter, the most adorable domestic otter in the world.
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Eilan Donan
5.0 out of 5 stars Sourires pour tous
Reviewed in France on March 7, 2016
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Sam Garton écrit de petites histoires sur Otter (la loutre), sa peluche Teddy (un ours), Otter Keeper (l'humain qui s'occupe de Otter) et Giraffe (une sorte de Girafe doudou).
Ses dessins sont vraiment mignons mais pas que. Il y a beaucoup d'humour dans ces petits livres pour enfants en plus de l'apprentissage de l'anglais dans des situations courantes ou cocasses.
Vous ne pourrez que sourire aux aventures de Otter qui se démène tant qu'elle peut pour vivre un Halloween mémorable.
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OtterLady
5.0 out of 5 stars Otter does indeed love Halloween.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2015
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Otter does indeed love Halloween ... on the whole ... as a rule. Sometimes the best bit is getting ready for something! Fortunately Otter Keeper is on hand to smooth things out. I love Otter! These books are a delight on every level, and a master class in how so much can be conveyed so economically!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2015
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Wonderful story beautifully illustrated and a joy to read with my 5 year old. Definitely going to get other books in future.
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