Features
- Reading level: Baby-Preschool
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 24 pages
- Published by: Little, Brown Young Readers April 28, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0316739073
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0316739078
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Book Dimensions:
9.4 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
- Weighs: 13.4 ounces
From School Library Journal
PreS–Otto the dog decides to make a cake for his birthday. He puts in "a cup of flour, two shoes, three bones, some pepperoni, a cootie bug, and a hot dog." He tops it off with mud frosting and puts it in the oven to bake. One by one, the canine's friends arrive for the party. After playing games and opening his gifts, Otto opens the oven door only to have the cake explode into a stinky mess. An ice-cream truck with a special delivery for the birthday dog and guests saves the event. On the final page, the author dispenses some cheerful advice: "Have fun on your Birthday, but don't put a cootie bug or a shoe in your cake!" The author's trademark bold colors and figures outlined in black are in evidence here; fans of Parr will not be disappointed.
–Olga R. Kuharets, Broward County Libraries, Fort Lauderdale, FL Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Description
It's Otto's birthday, and he wants to bake a cake for his friends. But-oh no, Otto!-shoes don't go in birthday cakes! Presents, games, and a special delivery arrive just in time to save the party.
Reader ReviewsOur daughter is 18 months old. This has been one of her favorite books for the last few months. She likes all of the books in the Otto series. The Otto books are filled with bright colors, silliness and a message at the end. The books generally start out with things not going Otto's way, but as Otto keeps trying, eventually things work out in the end. Anytime I find a book that captivates my daughter, I have to give it five stars.
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