The beloved duo returns in a third set of little stories with big themes about friendship, facing fear, sadness, and spontaneity. Otis and Peanut are back with more playful and profound stories in the third instalment of this critically acclaimed junior graphic novel series. Together, the iconic long-haired guinea pig and naked mole rat continue to navigate deep truths about life and human nature while letting their sweet and supportive friendship shine. In ?The Trip,? Peanut helps Otis overcome his fear of leaving home by practicing going somewhere without going anywhere. In ?The Stone,? Otis begins to discover how time can help to smooth over sadness. And in ?The Visit,? during a very short time with his sister Marion, Otis comes to realize the joys of losing the plan and embracing spontaneity. Bold, comic artwork with contrasting hues and delightful detail brings the endearing characters to life in these stories that expertly tackle heavy themes of fear, grief, and anxiety with humor and a lighthearted touch. AGES: 6 to 8 AUTHOR: Naseem Hrab is the award-winning author of the Otis & Peanut series, How to Party Like a Snail, Weekend Dad, and The Sour Cherry Tree, which was a Governor General's Literary Awards winner. She loves all sorts of comedy and every kind of ice cream. Naseem lives in Toronto, Ontario. Kelly Collier was born in Ottawa and grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where she still lives with her husband and daughter. She has an identical twin sister and an older brother. As kids, Kelly and her sister drew all the time, mostly in an effort to "outdraw" their brother. Kelly studied illustration in college and is both the author and illustrator of the Steve the Horse series. SELLING POINTS: . Third book in the Otis & Peanut series by celebrated creators Naseem Hrab and Kelly Collier, also the author-illustrator team behind How to Party Like a Snail and How to Staycation Like a Snail . Highlights social emotional learning themes and features a strong, supportive friendship . Tackles of the tough topic of grief in a way that's both poignant and accessible
