{"product_id":"otis-board-book","title":"Otis - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLoren Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrating 10 years of Otis, \u003cb\u003eeveryone's favorite tractor, created by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e by Matt de la P na and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine that Could\u003c\/i\u003e by Watty Piper \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOtis is a special tractor. He loves his farm and farmer. He particularly loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. The two become great friends, romping in the fields, leaping bales of hay, and playing ring-around-the-rosy by Mud Pond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the big yellow tractor comes to the farm and replaces Otis, he is cast away behind the barn. . . until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. Then there is only one tractor--and it's not big or yellow--who saves the day. It's little Otis  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the tradition of classics like \u003ci\u003eMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Story of Ferdinand\u003c\/i\u003e, beloved artist Loren Long has crafted an unforgettable children's classic--and character--celebrating the power of friendship and perseverance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd now a whole new age group will fall in love with Otis, the friendly little tractor, thanks to this board book edition. Let the cries of putt puff puttedy chuff begin\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoren Long grew up in Lexington, Kentucky. He pursued graduate-level studies at the American Academy of Art in Chicago after graduating with a BA in Graphic Design\/Art Studio from the University of Kentucky. After graduation Long worked as an illustrator for a greeting card company in Cincinnati before beginning his career as a freelance illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince then, Long has received numerous accolades for his fluid WPA painting style. He has been awarded two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators in New York, and has been frequently selected for their annual exhibition and book. His work has also appeared in many other major annual exhibitions such as American Illustration, Communication Arts, Step By Step Graphics and Print.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong's clients include \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eReader's Digest, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eForbes, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAtlantic Monthly, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBoy's Life, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLand's End, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHBO.\u003c\/i\u003e He has also illustrated book covers for numerous publishers and has recently concentrated on illustrating books for young readers where his work has garnered much recognition and praise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent awards\/accolades: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2002\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe United Nations chose to hang in their lobby Long's painting of a firefighter in action, along with 21 other selections from the Prevailing Human Spirit Show at the Society of Illustrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2003\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipient of the \u003ci\u003eGolden Kite Award\u003c\/i\u003e for picture book illustration, presented by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators for \u003ci\u003eI Dream of Trains.\u003c\/i\u003e The book was also selected as one of the New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinner of the \u003ci\u003eParents' Choice Gold Award.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrates \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e #1 best-seller, \u003ci\u003eMr. Peabody's Apples\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Loren Long and his books, go to www.lorenlong.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.2 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Sower Award (2012)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Otis (English)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687181160511,"sku":"9780399256004","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e8f0eb382d08ee8f66cd0a32239d4cdd.webp?v=1764977743","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/otis-board-book","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}