Otter Loves Easter!
Otter Series
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What’s inside...
Otter—the irrepressible picture book character, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—celebrates Easter with a little too much chocolate and a lot of creativity in this paper-over-board book. This year the Easter Bunny brought Otter lots of chocolate eggs—her favorite! Otter Keeper said she had to share them with her friends, but sharing is very hard . . . and eating chocolate is very easy. Otter didn’t want Teddy, Giraffe, and Pig to be sad, though. Someone had to save Easter—and she knew just the right Otter for the job! With Otter's winning voice and Sam Garton's classic yet fresh artwork, Otter Loves Easter! is sure to be another holiday favorite.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Otter
Teddy
Otter Keeper
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of Otter's Easter adventure and why?
How did Otter show kindness to his friends during the Easter egg hunt?
What would you do if you were in Otter's place during the Easter celebration?
How do you think Otter felt when he was planning the Easter egg hunt for his friends?
What are some ways we can celebrate Easter together, just like Otter and his friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, highlight the theme of friendship and sharing showcased throughout Otter’s Easter activities.
Encourage empathy by asking your child how they think Otter felt in different scenarios and relate those feelings to similar experiences they might have had.
Prompt your child to talk about their favorite Easter memories or what they look forward to during Easter, connecting personal experiences with Otter's story.
After reading, consider organizing a small themed activity inspired by the book, such as a mini Easter egg hunt or crafting Easter decorations together.
Use expressive reading techniques, like changing your voice for different characters and discussing the colorful illustrations, to make the reading experience more engaging and immersive.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: Otter learns to share his Easter eggs with his friends, which makes everyone happy.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their toys or snacks with friends, fostering a sense of community and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Creativity and self-expression
Explanation: Otter shows creativity in organizing an Easter egg hunt and decorating eggs.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage in creative activities like crafts or organizing small events, enhancing their creative thinking and planning skills.
Example Lesson: Understanding and managing disappointment
Explanation: Otter faces disappointment when things don't go exactly as planned during the Easter celebrations but learns to embrace the joy of the occasion despite imperfections.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to cope with and overcome moments of disappointment, finding joy in the experiences and the company of friends and family.