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Friday, February 3, 2012

Do Unto Otters


Book Title: Do Unto Ottters: A Book about Manners


Author(s): Laurie Keller


Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Laurie Keller


Publisher: Henry Holt and Co., LLC


Copyright Date: 2007


Genre: Picture Book – The Golden Rule


Brief Annotation:


Mr. Rabbit wonders if he will be able to get along with his new neighbors, the otters, but then his wise friend (an owl of course) reminds him of the golden rule.


Your Rating (1-5) and why:


5 – This is a fun and witty story about the golden rule. The story outlines the core values of

the golden rule without being too preachy or “teachy.” I think students would enjoy listening to this story and it is a great way to connect those core values to classroom values.


Readers who will like this book:

A great read aloud for elementary-aged children to teach the golden rule. Any reader who likes puns and silly characters and illustrations would love this book.


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud:


Do you know the golden rule?

Do you know what ‘Do unto others as you would have others do unto you’ means?


1. Interest Level (age): 5-8


2. Grade Level Equivalent (grade): 2.4


3. Book Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBkhNhPbGa0&feature=related
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