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Utterly Otterly Day by Mary Casanova, illustrated by Ard Hoyt. Simon & Schuster, 2008. 978-1-4169-0868-5 The title gives you all the clues you need here to the rich, playful quality of the language in this "utterly" delightful picture book. Casanova and Hoyt, who successfully teamed up twice before on One-Dog Canoe (FSG, 2003) and Some Dog (FSG, 2007), have returned for a third time in a lively adventure about a rascally little otter whose name, LITTLE Otter, belies his undaunted-and often foolhardy-courage in his encounters with eagles, falling trees felled by beavers, snapping turtle jaws, a human fisherman, and finally a menacing cougar. All escape is by luck rather than wisdom until that cougar comes along. Only then does Little Otter heed parental warnings and somersault willfully out of reach. Hoyt's pen and ink with watercolor illustrations are just as funny as Little Otter's adventures and will keep young readers fully engaged as will the tongue-tickling language as the story SWISHILY SWASHILY SWISHES its way to a safe and cozy conclusion. Read this one aloud just for fun or recommend it for Six-Traits Word Choice! Suggested grades: PreK-2. Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com The Library Doors, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott (Upstart 2008) BRAND NEW -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------