Otis and the Scarecrow

Otis and the Scarecrow
Author: Loren Long
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2014-08-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399163964

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR OF MATT DE LA PENA'S LOVE AND WATTY PIPER'S CLASSIC THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new—a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles, the scarecrow’s frown never leaves his face. So everyone leaves him alone. Then one day, when a cold autumn rain sets in, Otis and the animals snuggle close and play Otis’s favorite game: the quiet game. Otis knows the puppy and ducks can’t sit still for long, and soon the farm friends begin to giggle and squirm, feeling warmed by one another’s friendship . . . but on this day, Otis can't seem to take his eyes off the lonely figure in the cornfield. A deeply resonant book about subtle acts of compassion and standing up for others, featuring everyone's favorite tractor, Otis. Praise for OTIS AND THE SCARECROW: "Otis the tractor’s goodhearted nature continues to shine in his fifth picture book." –Publishers Weekly “Readers will enjoy this sixth tale of an admirable leader who does the right thing with quiet confidence.” –Booklist “Teachers will see the connection between the lonely scarecrow and the outsider in the classroom and will be able to find many uses for this volume in the curriculum. Fans will enjoy this more cerebral Otis and might build a little empathy along the way.” –Kirkus Reviews “Loren Long creates a perfect book for the beginning of the school year with "Otis and the Scarecrow."--Examiner.com

Otis

Otis
Author: Loren Long
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-01-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399256008

Celebrating 10 years of Otis, everyone's favorite tractor, created by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love by Matt de la Péna and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper! Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farm and farmer. He particularly loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. The two become great friends, romping in the fields, leaping bales of hay, and playing ring-around-the-rosy by Mud Pond. But when the big yellow tractor comes to the farm and replaces Otis, he is cast away behind the barn. . . until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. Then there is only one tractor—and it’s not big or yellow—who saves the day. It’s little Otis! In the tradition of classics like Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and The Story of Ferdinand, beloved artist Loren Long has crafted an unforgettable children's classic—and character—celebrating the power of friendship and perseverance. And now a whole new age group will fall in love with Otis, the friendly little tractor, thanks to this board book edition. Let the cries of putt puff puttedy chuff begin!

An Otis Christmas

An Otis Christmas
Author: Loren Long
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0399163956

On Christmas Eve at the farm, a horse faces complications while delivering her foal and Otis the tractor must race through snowy, treacherous woods to bring back Doc Baker before it is too late.

Scarecrow

Scarecrow
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152024802

Although made of straw and borrowed clothes, a scarecrow appreciates his peaceful, gentle life and the privilege of watching nature at work.

Otis and the Puppy

Otis and the Puppy
Author: Loren Long
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399254692

The bestselling Otis the tractor series created by Loren Long, the illustrator of Matt de la Pena's Love and Watty Piper's classic The Little Engine that Could! Otis and his farm friends love to play hide-and-seek. Otis especially loves to be "It," finding his friends as they hide. Yet when the newest addition to the farm—a bounding puppy who can't sit still and has a habit of licking faces—tries to hide, he finds his attention wandering and is soon lost in the forest. Night falls and Otis, knowing his new friend is afraid of the dark, sets out to find him. There's just one problem: Otis is also afraid of the dark. His friend is alone and in need, though, so Otis takes a deep breath, counts to ten, and sets off on a different game of hide-and-seek. From the critically-acclaimed illustrator of The Little Engine that Could, Of Thee I Sing, and Otis.

Samurai Scarecrow

Samurai Scarecrow
Author: Rubin Pingk
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-07-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481430602

A young ninja and his adorable younger sister who wants to be just like him are in for the Halloween of their lives in this tender sibling story with graphic novel–inspired illustrations, Samurai style. It is Halloween, and Yukio is excited to celebrate! But whatever Yukio does, his younger sister Kashi follows. When Yukio carves a pumpkin, Kashi carves a similar one. When Yukio maps out his trick-or-treat route, Kashi maps the same one. But when Kashi goes too far, Yukio says some things he doesn’t really mean. Can Yukio make it up to his adoring little sister? Or will Yukio find tricks instead of treats on his Halloween night?

Otis Gives Thanks

Otis Gives Thanks
Author: Loren Long
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524741159

Being thankful is a year-round blessing for Otis the tractor! Giving thanks makes Otis happy. He gives thanks for the land and country he loves. Otis is thankful for time to play games like hide-and-seek and ring-around-the-rosy. He cherishes his farm friends who make life on the ranch as happy as can be. And most of all, everyone's favorite tractor is thankful for the greatest thing in life: love. Told with a sense of warmth, heart, and above all else, gratefulness, this is an uplifting tale that speaks to the soul of Otis' character and reminds readers that taking the time to appreciate our lives is a virtue in itself. From the creator of the Otis series, and the illustrator of The Little Engine That Could and Of Thee I Sing by President Barack Obama.

The Little Scarecrow Boy

The Little Scarecrow Boy
Author: Margaret Wise Brown
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2005-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060778911

The Little Scarecrow Boy is the lightest and brightest picture book from one of the most renowned children's writers ever: Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Caldecott winner David Diaz's illustrations burst with sunshine, and Brown's words reveal the quiet glory of a boy on the brink of growing up, full of curiosity and life. Ages 3 – 7

The Not-So-Scary Scarecrow

The Not-So-Scary Scarecrow
Author: Mamie Tauk
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 18
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1525563963

Jack, the Scarecrow, believes he has to be scary because he's a scarecrow. Until one day he realizes that just because he is a scarecrow doesn't mean he has to act like one. Read about Jack as he makes a few unlikely friendships and realizes that being kind is exactly how he likes to be.

The Shy Scarecrow

The Shy Scarecrow
Author: Mary Packard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439317047

A shy scarecrow is too scared of the hungry crows to do his job, but the farmer helps him gain the courage that he needs.