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I am Oliver the Otter
Pam Ayres' Animal Stories (Book 1)
- Narrator
- Pam Ayres
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 4 May 2023
- Run Time
- 9 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A heart-warming, rhyming story about a little otter called Oliver, written and read by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog.
Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world . . .
Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie – and his life changes forever.
Written in rhyme, Pam Ayres's charming tale brings the natural world to enchanting life. With nature details interwoven throughout the story, and an information page at the end, including fun facts about otters.
Critics Review
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an adorable tale with an urgent message.
The Times
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An otterly beautiful new rhyming picture book which celebrates otters – one of the best-loved stars of the natural world – whilst highlighting the environmental challenges that these endearing creatures face . . . this glorious book acts as both entertainment and education.
Lancashire Post
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As well as featuring stunning pictures by illustrator Nicola O'Byrne, the book issues an important plea to children to help look after waterways and free them from pollution. It is sure to delight children aged two to 10.
The Herald
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Details
- Author
- Pam Ayres, illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne
- Narrator
- Pam Ayres
- Duration
- 9 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 May 2023
- ISBN
- 9781529067095
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
Synopsis
A heart-warming, rhyming story about a little otter called Oliver, written and read by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog.Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world . . . Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie – and his life changes forever.Written in rhyme, Pam Ayres's charming tale brings the natural world to enchanting life. With nature details interwoven throughout the story, and an information page at the end, including fun facts about otters.
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