A heartwarming sea otter rescue story.

Washed ashore alone, a tiny sea otter pup needs help! Soon, a rescuer is there, to take her in and keep her warm and fed. The pup faces challenges in her new life without her sea otter family. But with the love and care of her rescuer, she flourishes in her new home. Inspired by a true story, Pup 681 is a heartwarming and hopeful tale about family and love.

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Jean Reidy is the author of several picture books . . . with many more on the way! She is a two-time winner of the Colorado Book Award (for Light Up the Night and Time Out for Monsters) and lives right across the street from her local library, which she visits nearly every day.

A former police officer, Ashley Crowley found his passion in children's books. He is the author-illustrator of Officer Panda and has illustrated a number of other books for children. Ashley lives with his son, Frankie, in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

Categories

• Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Marine Life
• Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship

Product Details

ISBN: 9781250114501
ISBN-10: 1250114500
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication Date: February 26th, 2019
Pages: 40
Language: English

Recommended Reading Level

Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 8
Minimum Grade Level: P
Maximum Grade Level: 3

"Unabashedly adorable." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Pup 681

"Otter enthusiasts will likely enjoy the tender relationship between 681 and her attentive caregiver " —Publishers Weekly on Pup 681

"The energetic rhyme and bright paintings make this a natural storytime crowd-pleaser." —School Library Journal on All Through My Town

"Richard Scarry has some competition . . . The acrylic illustrations are bright and busy, full of details to spot . . . Charming appeal." —Kirkus Reviews on All Through My Town