Pup 681: A Sea Otter Rescue Story

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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 the true story of orphaned sea otter Pup 681, who is now named Luna and lives at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, this is a heartwarming and hopeful rescue story about family and love. - Godwin Books -

Reviews

"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

Author Bio

Jean Reidy has been told that a naughty little kid lives within her and she takes that as a high compliment. She loves crunchy peanut butter and her pink, striped pajama pants. She writes from her home in Colorado. jeanreidy.com A former police officer, Ashley Crowley found his passion in children's books. He is the author-illustrator of The Boy and the Blue Moon and Officer Panda, and has illustrated a number of other books for children. Ashley lives with his son, Frankie, in Suffolk, United Kingdom. ashleycrowley.com