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| Otto's Orange Day (Toon Books) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 105543
Category: Book
Author: Jay Lynch
Publisher: Raw Junior, LLC
Studio: Raw Junior, LLC
Manufacturer: Raw Junior, LLC
Label: Raw Junior, LLC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 0979923824
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780979923821
ASIN: 0979923824
Publication Date: April 7, 2008
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Product Description
When Otto the cat meets a magical genie, he knows just what to wish for: he makes the whole world orange! At first, this new, bright world seems like a lot of fun, but when his mom serves orange spinach for lunch, Otto realizes that his favorite color isn't the best color for everything. Fixing this mixed-up world won't be easy, though, because Otto already used up his only wish. To save the day, Otto will need his family's help, some quick thinking, and...a pizza? Otto is the creation of two master cartoonists who bring all the fun and magic comics can offer to early readers.
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A book that every child will enjoy October 10, 2008
Otto's Orange Day is a comic book, chapter book, and activity book all rolled into one! It would really be hard to find another book like it. Frank Cammuso and Jay Lynch weave so many different well loved, classic kid's favorites together like a genie in a magic lamp, a singing orange cat, and a very cool aunt. There is even a page where the reader helps Otto find something in his messy room. It is really unique and I think there is something for every child in the book no matter his or her interest.
A Truly Comical TOON October 10, 2008
Kids will love this cartoon; the pictures are done in a more modern and comical style than some of the other TOON books, giving it a contemporary feel. There is a beautiful message that diversity and uniqueness is far more interesting than conformity, which enriches the story of Otto's blunder in wishing the world was orange. Highly entertaining and visually stimulating.
The Perfect book for early readers July 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Otto's Orange Day" is a rare treat -- geared towards young readers, the book offers simple vocabulary and stunning graphics to keep kids engaged and, more importantly, pleased with their reading experience. I gave the book to my 7 year old cousin for his birthday, and he LOVED it -- the combo of comic book pleasure reading and fun, rhyming vocabulary was perfect for him. And, he completely understood the moral of the story. This book would be a fantastic gift for any young reader (and any parent yearning for beautiful presentation to accompany nightly readings).
A GLOWING, inventive book! July 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What strikes me most about this Toon title is the wonderful personality in its pages. The lively, believable characters come to life in the comic. My children love this book and it's difficult find books my children will actually ASK to read again and again. Our beautiful, orange novel is already showing some wear because of how frequently it is taken off the shelf-- I may have to order another!
Book Review: Otto's Orange Day April 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Possibly the most frustrating situation I encounter in my work as a school librarian is when I run into the one track kid. These youngsters have a genre/subject that must be present in the books they read. Scary books, truck books, princess books, funny books - the list goes on. I usually do my best to find some titles in their topic of choice, but this type of reader can be picky. "Otto's Orange Day" is for every kid who is set in their ways and could use a nudge toward a broadening of horizons. Buy two copies - it's a page-turner that beginning readers will likely wear out from dangerously high levels of enjoyment.
Otto (a cat) has a favorite color - orange. If he had his druthers, the whole world would be one big orange explosion. One day Otto receives an orange oil lamp from his Aunt, and a genie appears to grant his wish. Just like that, everything is tangerine. It starts out great, but Otto soon learns that some things are better off in full color. Food, for instance. And traffic lights, they are different colors for a reason. It's also handy to be able to describe someone as something other than orange, especially if said person is a fugitive from the law. Pretty quick, our hero is a bit spooked and looking for ways to change things back to the good ol' days of brown colored lamb chops. That task proves to be difficult, since the genie only grants one wish. Otto must use his wits to bring back the Technicolor.
The illustrations are suitably cartoonish in style, with heavy outlines and vibrant colors. The dialog is spoken using word bubbles. As for the way the book is put together, much love to Francoise Mouly. I dig the design. I'm always a sucker for paper on board covers. The title has this cool floating effect that I like. The cover art shows glimpses of panels, letting the reader know that they're about to read a comic-style book. In other words, it looks like fun. This is one that kids will be drawn to and proud to carry.
Having read a few of the new TOON Book releases, I'll concur with the masses of critics that have already weighed in on the subject by saying that "Otto's Orange Day" and its kin are going to make a lasting impact on young readers.
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