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  • Published: 7 November 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593481202
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $21.99

Otto the Ornament

A Christmas Book for Kids



From the author of the New York Times bestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series comes a picture book about a snazzy Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree on which he can shine the brightest.

From the author of the New York Times bestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series comes a picture book about a snazzy Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree on which he can shine the brightest.

Otto is an ornament. He's glittery, he's colorful, he's full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn't he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings's clever puns, wordplay, and humor, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.

An original, comical, and festive tale from a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator that should be placed under every Christmas tree! Perfect for families, teachers, and librarians.

  • Published: 7 November 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593481202
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $21.99

About the author

Troy Cummings

Troy Cummings has been drawing and writing since he was an eensy weensy kid. His illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines, on Web sites, on frozen-fish-stick packages, and in hospital waiting rooms. This is his first book. He lives in Greencastle, Indiana, with his cat and his family. Visit his Web site at www.trox5.com.

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Praise for Otto the Ornament

Praise for Can I Be Your Dog?:

"This story is a warm hug in book form, and reminds readers that there's a friend out there for each of us." --Vicki Wright, Cape May County Library

"It's an instant classic in our household." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

Praise for I Found A Kitty!:

"A heartwarming epistolary tale of helpfulness." --Kirkus Reviews