Odder: An Otter's Story (Picture Book) [Hardcover]

A stunning picture book from acclaimed author Katherine Applegate, adapted from the #1 bestselling middle-grade novel that spent over 100 weeks on theNew York Timesbestseller list!

Odder spends her days playing underwater and learning life lessons from her mother. But when Odders life takes a dramatic turn, she is rescued by humans. The people are kind, and introduce Odder to other rescues. Soon, its clear that Odder has a talent for teaching other pups how to otter. Adapted from Katherine Applegates bestselling novel of the same name (with over 80 weeks on theNew York TimesBestseller list!), and inspired by the true story of a program that pairs orphaned otter pups.

Katherine Applegateis a #1New York Timesbestselling author who has written many childrens books, includingThe One and Only Ivan, which won a Newbery Medal;The One and Only Bob;Wishtree; and the Doggo and Pupper series. Her novel,Odder,from which this book is adapted, was a #1New York Timesbestseller and spent over 52 weeks on the bestseller list. She is also the coauthor, with Gennifer Choldenko, ofDogtownandMouse and His Dog: A Dogtown Book. Katherine Applegate lives in Nevada with her loyal husband and her naughty dog. You can visit her at katherineapplegate.com.


Charles Santosoloves drawing little things in his little journal and dreams about funny, wondrous stories. He is the creator ofHappy Hippoand has illustrated many books, includingIda, Always, written by Caron Levis, which was praised by theNew York Timesas an example of childrens books at their best. He has also illustrated theNew York TimesbestsellersWishtree and l³)