Otis & Peanut (Otis & Peanut #1)
by Naseem Hrab (Author) Kelly Collier (Illustrator)
A quirky and iconic new series of stories about friendship and belonging, in the style of Frog and Toad
A long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat may seem like unlikely friends, but Otis and Peanut are a perfect pair!
In three stories told in graphic-novel form, Otis and Peanut explore themes of loss, fear of change, and cooperation, while demonstrating what it means to be a supportive and caring friend. In "The Haircut," Otis worries about getting a haircut because he's afraid he'll look so different that he'll no longer be himself. In "The Swing," Peanut helps Otis come to terms with missing a beloved friend. And in "The House," Otis struggles to make his house a home but succeeds with Peanut's help.
Otis and Peanut are brought to life with delightful comic illustrations from Kelly Collier, and author Naseem Hrab's humor and sensitivity shines through in each tale of true friendship. The author-illustrator team of How to Party Like a Snail serves up laugh-out-loud moments, profound life lessons, and a new iconic literary duo that kids will love.
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School Library Journal
Gr 2 Up--Otis the long-haired guinea pig and Peanut the naked mole rat are friends who get to know each other better through the three stories in this book. Each story is slow-paced and thoughtful and provides gentle treatment of tough topics like coping with loss and being afraid of change. In "The Haircut," "The Swing," and "The House," Otis and Peanut deal with small conflicts and obstacles by talking through them, and by the end of each story they've come to a better understanding of each other. In each story, the characters learn together that some problems can be easily solved (making a house feel like a home) while others never fully go away (missing someone who's gone). Collier's artwork is bold and eye-catching, using vibrant colors like yellow, turquoise, and red. But the illustrations are also powerful in smaller ways, like in the characters' changing expressions. VERDICT For kids who enjoy sweet, sensitive, and heartfelt stories about friendship and trust.--Andrea Lipinski
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JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV008050 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Animals
