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Otto the Grouchy Owl (Children Bedtime story picture book for Kids) Kindle Edition

by Michael Yu (Author), Rachel Yu (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 435 ratings
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This is a story about an owl named Otto, who learns a great lesson from his friends, about how spreading a little "sunshine" is more fun than always being grouchy.

A Beautifully Illustrated Children's Picture eBook with really cool pictures of barnyard animals.

Another quality children picture book from the father and daughter team of Michael and Rachel Yu.

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    25 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Publication date
    December 25, 2013
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BTQTUDM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fat Moon Books (December 25, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 25, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4803 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 25 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 435 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
435 global ratings

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Sheila Gallagher
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for those learning to read
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
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Otto needs to do a chore for his mother before he can play so he is grouchy. When he goes to do the chore, his friends on the farm tell him the same thing--do the chore and stop being grouchy. He is not happy so completes the chore to his aunt. When he gets there, he sees that she is sick so he asks how he can help her. She tells him. He feels better when he leaves and starts thinking about what he did. He has a different attitude upon returning home.

I enjoyed this story. I loved the illustrations. They were beautiful. I liked how the story taught very gently to help others. I also liked that his friends told him to be helpful and not grouchy. This is a great story for those just learning to read.
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CJW
4.0 out of 5 stars It has a good story line that teaches a lesson on responsibility and ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014
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My 5 yo grandson really likes this book. He will often ask to re-read it among the many children's books I have on my Kindle. It has a good story line that teaches a lesson on responsibility and compassion for little ones. The graphics are very nice as well. I would recommend it for 3-6 years old.
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Taunya
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm message & nice illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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I loved the message in this cute & nicely illustrated book. I went from being disappointed with Otto's attitude to having him warm my heart. It was so sweet & my granddaughter loved it. I was reading the sample to her & she said, "yes, buy it!" We had to find out what happened next. I really enjoy the author's writing style, this being the third book I have purchased of his.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and engaging book
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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Otto the Grouchy Owl tells a great story in a unique way. Many children's picture books have the pictures and the text separate from each other. This book integrates the text INTO the images, thereby making it even more interesting.

Like other Michael Yu ebooks, Otto the Grouchy Owl imparts a good lesson without moralizing. It teaches the value of helping others in a fun and engaging way. Kids can really learn this important character trait, seeing how helpfulness makes others happy and makes them happy.
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Bunny
3.0 out of 5 stars Get it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
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A great story. Very interesting too. It even teaches kids a lesson. Good bedtime story as well. Should read .
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Lynn Demsky
5.0 out of 5 stars Chores before playtime!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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Otto, the owl, is all upset and grouchy because he can’t play and has to help his mother deliver soup to his aunt. On his way to his aunts he runs into the farm animals, pond friends and no one will play. Once he delivers the soup, he stays a while and helps his aunt –and felt better. Going back home, with the chores done, his mother lets him play but he finds that helping all the barn animals and friends puts him in a good mood and he feels better about himself and is no longer grouchy!
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William Gershell
1.0 out of 5 stars buyer beware
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2013
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This item was bought for my grandson; so we might read it together. Before you can even figure out how to get to the first page of the actual book, one has to get past the shameless, brazen hucksterism of three pages of advertisements for the authors other books. I have not been subject to such a 'come-on' where you can't even hang up the phone on them!
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Ka'i McGee
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story that draws you in with every page
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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"Otto the Grouchy Owl" is a sweet book written by Michael Yu and with beautiful illustrations by Eric Durazo that manages to captivate you and pull you in. The story is of a little owl that is having trouble understanding why the need to help others should matter to him. His mother asks him to visit his sick aunt, and along the way he meets with several other animal friends who encourage him to be more selfless. The beauty part of the story comes towards the end, not that I am giving it away. To find out what Otto does, and if he has learned the virtue of selflessness, you are going to have to read this lovely book, my 20 month old daughter loved it, you won't be disappointed.
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Expat
5.0 out of 5 stars great for preschool
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2016
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My daughter 4.5 loves this book. Truly fun and educational (when education involves being generous and empathetic). Great visuals and the story is long, but not too long to put me to sleep.
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KMX
5.0 out of 5 stars very entertaining and educational
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2014
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My 7 year old son really enjoyed this book and was loved reading it. The story helps to show that helping out can be fun as well and makes others happy, too. Very well written and the pictures are lovely. Definitely recommend
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Deborah McLaughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2014
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