As an artist, I’m always searching for moments of meaning and beauty in the everyday —and I often find that spark in books that blend thoughtful words with inspiring art. Kobi Yamada book series beautifully illustrated by Charles Santoso is one I […]

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Four picture books on a gray background. Top left: Otter Carries On by Maya Tatsukawa. Top right: Odder: An Otter's Story by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Charles Santoso. Bottom left: Odder by Katherine Applegate. Bottom right: My Best Friend Is An Otter by Priddy Books

Happy World Otter Day, readers!! 💙🦦 Here at Mackids we're lucky to have not one, not two, but FOUR otter themed books to recommend to you today 😍 #OdderOtter #KatherineApplegate #CharlesSantoso

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An otter splashes in the ocean

An otter floats on her back in calm blue water. A baby otter is balance on her belly.

An otter holding a paw to its face floats in the ocean. The text reads: The heartwarming picture book adaptation of Katherine Applegate's beloved New York Times bestseller Odder: An Otter's Story.

No, your eyes haven't deceived you. That really is a picture book adaptation of @kaaauthor.bsky.social's bestselling middle grade, Odder 👀 Share this gorgeously illustrated story with your little ones who aren't yet ready for novels in verse 🦦💙 bit.ly/3YoVT4K

#KatherineApplegate #CharlesSantoso