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Otter Loves Halloween!

By Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Otter conquers fears in cute, kid-like holiday romp.

Book Sam Garton Holiday 2015
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Otter is all about scary until she gets scared by real trick-or-treaters in this cute Halloween tale. A big part of Otter's appeal (besides how cutely she's drawn) is how much like a real little kid she is in her creative play and her feelings. Generally spunky, confident, and fearless, she shows her vulnerable side in OTTER LOVES HALLOWEEN! as Otter Keeper helps her survive a night of strangers ringing the doorbell. We only see shadowy figures with a witch's hat and a pitchfork as accessories. The focus stays on Otter, her stuffed animal friends, and loving Otter Keeper. And that's just fine.

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