Reviews

K-Gr 3‘Cradled by golden brown ribbons of kelp, a newborn sea otter rests cozily on his mother's chest. She blows warm air into his fur to keep him warm and dry. After several months of sharing her meals of clams, abalone, and urchins, the pup has grown sleek and strong enough to start diving on his own. Big, bold, closeup illustrations of the creatures and their fascinating habitat are both attractive and informative. This highly visible book is ideal for group use. Bright pictures and clear language will quickly draw children into the world of this charming and playful animal as he follows his mother out of their sheltered cove and into the open sea. As he learns to survive on his own in the Pacific Ocean, young readers will come to love and appreciate him, his environment, and nature in general.‘Lisa Wu Stowe, Great Neck Library, NY