I am Oliver the Otter

 

I am Oliver the Otter by Pam Ayres- Children's fiction 3-8 years  (illustrations by Nicola O’Byrne)

Oh what a treasure, what a delight, A book by Pam in all its might.

Its colour, its cover for the young to discover

Of nature and an otter, through pages we trotter! (sorry  I’m not in Pam’s league as you can see!) 

I found this by chance and being a lifelong fan of Pam couldn't resist reading it as something a little different. The illustrations are wonderful and a joy (done by Nicola O’Byrne) where younger ones can see and be pointed to the pictures perhaps as the story is read to them.  Pam’s love and care of nature shines through the pages to tell the story of Oliver where both young and old alike can learn more about these fascinating creatures. There’s a section at the end where there is more concise information about them and how that rivers being ever more polluted means that suitable habitat is becoming more and more difficult for them to find. 

A delight of a read for children of age 3-90 to enjoy.

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