Books with title Welcome, Otis!

Three lost polar bears search for a new home in this timely book from award-winning French illustrator Barroux.Life is quiet and peaceful on the ice for three polar bears, until, "CRACK!" The ice breaks, and they drift away. The sea is dangerous, so they need to search for a new home. Then, the polar bears see it . . . Land! They're saved! But the cows there think they are too furry, bearish, and tall, so they don't let them live there. The panda says there's no room on his island (though there clearly is!), and the giraffes pretend not to hear. All the while, their ice floe is getting smaller and smaller until they come to an empty island. A new home, all to themselves! That is, until three lost monkeys who are looking for a new home come along. The bears think about it, and say that they are welcome!Barroux's beautiful story was inspired by the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and promotes inclusiveness and welcomeness for children!

A collection of bedtime stories for children.Inside are five children's stories, perfect for reading together before bedtime. Each story is filled with fun illustrations, delightful animal characters, and talks about issues such as being brave, showing kindness, and working together.Old Nanny, the Three Naughty Vegetables & the Shy Little Bean Girl (working together)Home of the Ants (kindness)Paulo the Problem Possum (being brave)Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe (working together)Frog and Mole (being thankful)If you enjoyed reading classic children's authors such as Beatrix Potter and Aesop's Fables, you will definitely enjoy Welcome, GMS volume 1.

The follow-up to Barroux's stunning and critically acclaimed Where's the Elephant? and Where's the Starfish? When Polar Bear and his friends are swept away from their icy home, they hope to find refuge in a new land. But when they are turned away from one new place after another, they start to doubt that they will ever find somewhere they will be made welcome. In this exceptional book, author-illustrator Barroux has crafted a powerful story with a twist ending about hugely important and current issues. A great opportunity for parents to discuss with children the plight of migrants and refugees, as well as global warming, in a gentle, open-ended way. "With a reassuring twist, this exceptional and very current book should be read to young children everywhere." (Picture Books Blogger). "Barroux tells his story with a light touch and a sprinkling of humour, which takes nothing away from the message." (The Bookbag).

A collection of bedtime stories for children.Inside are five children's stories, perfect for reading together before bedtime. Each story is filled with fun illustrations, delightful animal characters, and talks about issues such as being brave, showing kindness, and working together.Old Nanny, the Three Naughty Vegetables & the Shy Little Bean Girl (working together)Home of the Ants (kindness)Paulo the Problem Possum (being brave)Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe (working together)Frog and Mole (being thankful)If you enjoyed reading classic children's authors such as Beatrix Potter and Aesop's Fables, you will definitely enjoy Welcome, GMS volume 1.

The follow-up to Barroux's stunning and critically acclaimed Where's the Elephant? and Where's the Starfish? When Polar Bear and his friends are swept away from their icy home, they hope to find refuge in a new land. But when they are turned away from one new place after another, they start to doubt that they will ever find somewhere they will be made welcome. In this exceptional book, author-illustrator Barroux has crafted a powerful story with a twist ending about hugely important and current issues. A great opportunity for parents to discuss with children the plight of migrants and refugees, as well as global warming, in a gentle, open-ended way. "With a reassuring twist, this exceptional and very current book should be read to young children everywhere." (Picture Books Blogger). "Barroux tells his story with a light touch and a sprinkling of humour, which takes nothing away from the message." (The Bookbag).