Otto The Top Dog

The Top Dog

by Catherine Rayner

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Pub Date Jul 11 2024 | Archive Date Sep 12 2024

Pan Macmillan | Macmillan Children's Books

Children's Fiction

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Description

Otto The Top Dog is a delightfully funny tale about kindness and sharing from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner, the creator of Arlo the Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep.

This is Otto. Otto loves a lot of things, but nothing more than his beloved basket - and he's more than happy to share! A sweet, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a sausage dog who just can't say no.

After Otto invites one of his friends to share his comfy basket, word quickly spreads around the neighbourhood. Soon he's sharing his cosy bed with all the dogs in the area, even taking in the local strays! Before he knows it, everyone is having the best sleep in his beloved basket: everyone, but Otto! Will Otto ever get his basket back to himself? And will he still like it if he does . . .

Otto is a delightfully funny tale that will entertain young readers, while showing them that while it's fun to share, sometimes too much of a good thing isn't so great either!

Advance Praise

"Rayner's glorious artwork is an utter joy and any parent who's shared a bed with a wriggly toddler will also smile at this." —Daily Mail

Available Editions

EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781035022045
PRICE	£12.99 (GBP)
PAGES	32

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Kate H, Educator

I am a massive Catherine Rayner fan. She is the master of texture art and, of course, animal illustration. This story, like all of her others, is relateable, well paced and the characters are all loveable - especially our main star.

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Danica H, Reviewer

This was such a cute story I can’t wait to read it to my child before bed! We are big dog lovers in this house! And I love love then illustrations!

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Claire S, Reviewer

Oh, what a wonderful tale! Otto The Top Dog by Catherine Rayner is absolutely delightful.
Otto is a cute little dachshund who really love his comfy basket. As his friends hear about it, they ask to see it and as time goes by they there’s always more dogs sleeping in his basket and poor Otto can’t sleep anymore…
This is a very cute story about friendship and sharing. Kids will love it and so did I!
Thank you. NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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Sarah A, Reviewer

Gorgeously illustrated, Otto The Top Dog is a sweet little book that is sure to please pup-loving little ones. Where this title shines is truly in its playful illustrations and exploration of the importance and value of sharing in friendship. This title just fell a little bit flat for me in terms of pacing, and does not feel overly memorable, but a great title nonetheless.