Otto and the Story Tree
$36.65
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
13 May 2025
Summary
In this love letter to the magic of storytelling and connection, a lonely old bird tells stories to a seed, which eventually grows into a tree where animals gather to listen.
A cranky old bird named Otto lives in a dirty and dark house. He could dust, but, ack! Who can be bothered? One day, while making his evening meal, he drops a seed on the floor. He could pick it up, but, ack!, who could be bothered? And so he settles into his armchair and starts to tell a story about being caught…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593710784 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593710789 |
| Author: | Vivien Mildenberger |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Heartwarming….A good read-aloud for elementary children, this tale covers how life can become a bit more hopeful with a little help from one’s friends.” —School Library Journal
”[I]n this offbeat fable, Otto finds himself surrounded by new, green life and camaraderie, all summoned through the power of storytelling.” —Publishers Weekly
”[T]his is a visually inspired celebration of how storytelling can expand our world…. A testament to the powerful draw of stories.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A gentle story about surprising new friendships.” —Booklist
About The Author
Vivien Mildenberger
Vivien Mildenberger is an award-winning illustrator of many books for children including All in a Drop and The Voice that Won the Vote. She lives in a spooky old farmhouse just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. There she works on her illustrations, pottery, and other general magic-making.
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