Otter Carries on - by Maya Tatsukawa (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Otter loves floating and collecting pretty, heavy rocks all by themself. When a storm comes, Otter has so many rocks that they can't swim home--and soon, they're lost at sea. But when a few rocks accidentally slip away, Otter feels--lighter. And with the help of a new friend, Otter realizes that maybe they don't need to carry everything alone"--

Book Synopsis

In this gentle and encouraging picture book, an independent Otter learns to ask for help after getting lost at sea.

Otter loves floating and collecting pretty, heavy rocks all by themself. When a storm comes, Otter has so many rocks that they can't swim home--and soon, they're lost at sea. But when a few rocks accidentally slip away, Otter feels...lighter. And with the help of a new friend, Otter realizes that maybe they don't need to carry everything alone.

With gorgeous undersea illustrations, cozy storytelling, and a group of lovable characters, this sweet and beautiful picture book shows readers that it's okay to ask for help from a friend.

Review Quotes

"An ocean of tiny details, depicted in a soft palette of grays, blues, and greens . . . visually immersive." --Kirkus

"The graceful movement of waves and water, speech balloons that present the story in dialogue, and the low fear factor . . . all enliven this buoyant story about accepting the advice of others versus finding out for oneself." --Publishers Weekly

"Important lessons gently delivered with animals and serene artwork is Tatsukawa's forte, and she has excelled at it once more via this absurdly cute otter protagonist."--BCCB

About the Author

Maya Tatsukawa is a children's book illustrator and designer residing just out of Boston. When she's not designing, illustrating, or thinking about children's books, you can find her baking desserts, eating ice cream, or searching for the perfect scone.