Loren Long-recipient of two Golden Kite Awards-delivers a whimsical story of friendship and perseverance. Otis is a kind, hardworking farm tractor who befriends a motherless calf. After work, he and his pal love frolicking together in the fields-until one day Otis is replaced by a new tractor. Left to rust in the weeds, he feels useless and no longer wants to play. But when the calf gets in trouble-and firemen can't even help-Otis revs up to rescue his friend. "[Otis] will certainly draw nostalgic adults [and] find a welcome from younger audiences too."-Kirkus Reviews
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“[Otis] will certainly draw nostalgic adults [and] find a welcome from younger audiences too.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“[Otis’] heroism and concern for a friend are themes that will appeal to young readers.”
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Loren Long illustrated President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing; the newest version of The Little Engine that Could; Madonna’s second picture book, Mr. Peabody’s Apples; and the Barnstormers series. He also illustrated Frank McCourt’s Angela and the Baby Jesus and is part of the Design Garage for Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown series. Loren’s work has appeared in Time, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and Atlantic Monthly. He approaches both writing and illustrating with enthusiasm, only choosing projects to which he feels a powerful connection. He lives with his wife and two sons in Westchester, Ohio.