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Macmillan Children's Book

Otto

The boy who loved cars

Author: Kara LaReau, illustrated by Scott Magoon

Otto

Otto

$11.99

About This Book

Otto loves cars more than anything else in the world. He plays with cars, he dreams about cars, . . . he even eats cars (his favorite cereal is Wheelies). But that all changes when he awakes...

Page Count
32
On Sale
06/21/2011
Age Range
2-6

Book Details

Otto loves cars more than anything else in the world. He plays with cars, he dreams about cars, . . . he even eats cars (his favorite cereal is Wheelies). But that all changes when he awakes one morning to find that he has somehow turned into a car.Otto soon realizes that there is a downside to actually becoming his favorite thing. While the rest of his friends get to play and draw, Otto can only honk and sputter. Will Otto ever be able to switch gears and go back to being a boy?

Imprint Publisher

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN

9781466803657

Reading Guide

In The News

“Car lovers in particular will enjoy Otto's tale, but any kid who has ever dreamed of being something else will find lots of heart and humor in Otto's story of new perspective.” —BCCB

“An unexpected ending wraps up this story beautifully, providing opportunity for discussion of this multithemed gem.... A winner, whether sharing with a group or in a one-on-one setting” —SLJ

“Otto, as is only fitting, is in love with autos.” —Kirkus Reviews

About the Creators

Otto

Otto

$11.99