Oliver the Outcast Otter
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In class, Mrs. Splashwater was Oliver's teacher, and he liked her right away because she was friendly and helpful. The first day in school Mrs. Splashwater made sure all the students learned their “A,” “B,” “Seas”. (whew). Oliver was a bright student. His mother had already taught him how to read when he was very young.
In the afternoon, after a nap, all the students went to their swimming class to be tested. Otters are excellent swimmers and they normally are placed in either the SDS Class, “Super Duper Swimmers”, or the SS Class, “Super Swimmers”. Because Oliver was so slow in the water, he was the ONLY ONE placed in the ONI Class “Oops, Needs Improvement”.
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About the Book
Oliver is a happy little otter with strong hands and arms. Unfortunately, he has a big problem. His web feet are so small that he cannot move fast in the water like other otters his age. Because he is not a good swimmer, Oliver is always left behind.
While his mother prays that Oliver will not be an outcast otter, he excitedly starts his first day of school. When he is quickly placed in the “oops, needs improvement” swimming class, it is not long before the other otters begin teasing and bullying him. But what no one knows is that Oliver is about to surprise everyone and transform into a hero.
In this touching tale, a loveable sea otter who is being bullied at school teaches everyone around him about the importance of forgiveness, doing the right thing, and faith.
About the Author
Robert M. Givens told beloved bedtime stories to his daughters throughout their childhood. Some were about fictional animals, some were silly tales that he made up spontaneously, and others were adventure stories about two young girls. Oliver the Outcast Otter is his first children’s book.