Otto the Otter loves an adventure! But he gets more than he bargained for when he gets separated from his mother in the dark murky waters of the Monterey bay. Read how this spunky otter learns self reliance and trust as he battles his way home.

Otto's brothers do not want to play with him because he is blind, but after he gets lost his mother insists they all play together, and Oliver and Otis soon learn that Otto is special in more than one way.

Although rarely seen in the wild, the otter is admired for its playful character and graceful aquatic agility, fixed in the popular imagination through books and films such as Tarka the Otter and Ring of Bright Water. This is just a small part of its story, however: throughout history, the otter has been hunted for its fur and to prevent it from killing fish. Featuring numerous images from nature and culture, as well as examples from folklore, sports, and literature, this wide-ranging book also explores the movement against otter hunting, and the ongoing efforts promoting otter conservation. A fittingly lively study of its subject, Otter offers a new way of thinking about this much-loved but endangered animal.

Otto the Otter, A Big Surprise is a children's picture book for children 4-8. The illustrations are original watercolor paintings by the author.

Meet Otto! "Woof, woof!" Join Otto on his trip to the beach. He is looking for a new friend to play with. Do you think he will find one? Open this book and find out!

Otto the otter must rescue his friends from the rubbish in their pond.