Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!

Otter and Teddy love to play in the garden. But when they get dirty, they have to do something they do not love at all: take a bath! Otter Keeper says bath time is fun, but Otter and Teddy are not so sure.  

Otter: Oh No, Bath Time focuses on Otter’s daily outdoor activities. When it rains, Otter and his friend Teddy have fun playing in a mudpuddle. Otter and Teddy decide to hide so they don’t have to take a bath. But Otter Keeper makes bath time fun using bubbles and toys. In the end, Otter and Teddy learn that they both love baths. 

Otter’s daily life is illustrated with simple but colorful pictures. Each page has 1 to 2 simple sentences that make Otter: Oh No, Bath Time ideal for reading with emergent readers. Readers may be confused the first time “Otter Keeper” is referred to and may need help understanding that Otter Keeper refers to the human that cares for Otter.  

Otter: Oh No, Bath Time focuses on simple joys and has a humorous ending that young readers will love. Through Otter’s experiences, readers will learn that fun can be found in surprising places—including a mud puddle and bathtub. Readers can learn more about animals by reading Otters Love to Play by Jonathan London and Polar Oceans by Bobbie Kalman. However, if you’re looking for a picture book series that will help a child with everyday problems like being afraid of the dark, then swim to the library to check out the Pout-Pout Fish Adventure Series by Deborah Diesen.  

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