Otto Goes to the Beach

Author(s): Todd Parr

Picture Storybooks

Otto goes to the beach to find a friend. He meets a crab, but the crab is too crabby. Then he meets a cat, but the cat laughs at him. Poor Otto - will he ever find someone to play with? Todd Parr's bold, humorous illustrations and simple text make this Level 1 book the perfect fit for children just starting their reading journeys. At the end of the story, Todd offers a reassuring message to readers: "Sometimes it is hard to make new friends. Remember there is always someone out there to play with you! Love, Otto and Todd."


Product Information

A summertime favorite from Todd Parr - a second Otto adventure, now in our Passport to Reading format!

Todd Parr is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. He lives in Berkeley, California. For a complete list of Todd's books and more information, visit

General Fields

  • : 9780316246026
  • : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • : 0.091
  • : 01 May 2014
  • : 234mm X 153mm X 3mm
  • : United States
  • : 01 July 2014
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Todd Parr
  • : Todd Parr
  • : Illustrated throughout
  • : Illustrated throughout
  • : 32
  • : 32
  • : [E]
  • : [E]
  • : English
  • : English
  • : 714
  • : 714
  • : Paperback
  • : Paperback