A heart-warming, rhyming story about a little otter called Oliver, written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog.

Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world . . .

Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie - and his life changes forever.

Written in rhyme and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O'Byrne, Pam Ayres's charming tale brings the natural world to enchanting life. With nature details interwoven throughout the story, and an information page at the end, including fun facts about otters.

Complete with a foiled jacket, I Am Oliver the Otter is the perfect gift for nature lovers of all ages.

Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world . . .

About the Author
Pam Ayres has been a writer, broadcaster, and entertainer for over forty years. She is the author of several bestselling poetry books, including The Works, Surgically Enhanced, You Made Me Late Again!, and The Last Hedgehog. Pam's autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude, was a bestseller when it was published. Her book Pam Ayres on Animals was the UK's Best Selling Poetry book of 2021. On radio she is a regular on Just A Minute, has made six series of her own Ayres On The Air, and has appeared twice on the legendary Desert Island Discs. Pam performs her solo stage show throughout the UK, and lives in the Cotswolds, where she is an enthusiastic gardener for wildlife.

Reviews
an adorable tale with an urgent message. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *
An otterly beautiful new rhyming picture book which celebrates otters - one of the best-loved stars of the natural world - whilst highlighting the environmental challenges that these endearing creatures face . . . this glorious book acts as both entertainment and education. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *
As well as featuring stunning pictures by illustrator Nicola O'Byrne, the book issues an important plea to children to help look after waterways and free them from pollution. It is sure to delight children aged two to 10. -- Herald Magazine * The Herald *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529067064
Author Pam Ayres
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 259mm * 290mm * 14mm