Otis & Peanut Find a Way - by Naseem Hrab (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Heartwarming tales of friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat in the spirit of Frog and Toad. In the third book in this charming series of graphic novels, three more delightful stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging. These three stories pack an emotional punch. While the second book in the series, Otis and Peanut Forever and Ever, focused on Peanut grieving for his sister, Pearl, this third installment spotlights Otis grappling with his own grief -- with the delightful Peanut supporting him along the way. With Peanut's help, Otis is learning how to move on from his grief -- how to remember and miss Pearl while at the same time embracing the joy life brings. Addressing death in a book for such young kids can seem daunting, but as she did in the first two books, Naseem has tackled the topic head on, conveying the mix of emotions that accompany the loss of a loved one and what the process of grieving is all about. In "The Trip," Peanut helps Otis overcome his fear of leaving home by practicing going somewhere without going anywhere. In "The Stone," Otis begins to discover how time helps to smooth over your sadness. In "The Visit," a quick visit from his sister, Marion, prompts Otis to realize that although planning is helpful, sometimes a bit of spontaneity makes for the best of times. These two endearing characters gently explore deep truths about life and human nature while continuing to help each other figure out their world"--

Book Synopsis

The beloved duo returns in a third set of little stories with big themes about friendship, facing fear, sadness, and spontaneity

Otis and Peanut are back with more playful and profound stories in the third instalment of this critically acclaimed junior graphic novel series. Together, the iconic long-haired guinea pig and naked mole rat continue to navigate deep truths about life and human nature while letting their sweet and supportive friendship shine.

In "The Trip," Peanut helps Otis overcome his fear of leaving home by practicing going somewhere without going anywhere. In "The Stone," Otis begins to discover how time can help to smooth over sadness. And in "The Visit," during a very short time with his sister Marion, Otis comes to realize the joys of losing the plan and embracing spontaneity.

Bold, comic artwork with contrasting hues and delightful detail brings the endearing characters to life in these stories that expertly tackle heavy themes of fear, grief, and anxiety with humor and a lighthearted touch.

Review Quotes

"Takes a clever approach normalizing fears in a way that young kids can relate to and understand. The popular series continues with this third outing, bringing friendly solutions to hardships shared by all ages."

-- "School Library Journal"

"Comforting reading ... Emotionally honest conversations that figuratively and literally send these heroes to new places."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"