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Otis & Peanut #3
Otis & Peanut Find a Way
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.
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.
80 pages, Hardcover
Published April 15, 2025
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August 29, 2025
Peanut the naked mole rat and Otis the guinea pig are back in another volume full of fun, adventures and a little bit of sadness. As with the other books in the series, there's a trio of tales in this 2025 offering.
First, Otis wishes to travel somewhere. Anywhere! He's never traveled before and he's a little bit scared about taking the journey by himself. So Peanut offers to help her best friend to learn how to prepare for a trek. After learning what to and not to pack, Peanut turns Otis' house into a hotel complete with very bumpy mattress!
Then Otis confides in his pal that he's concerned that he's forgetting his late friend and Peanut's sister, Pearl. Otis has been healing since Pearl passed away in book 1 and is scared that his lessening grief means that he doesn't miss his late friend anymore. But thankfully, Peanut is there to show that time can possibly heal all wounds.
Finally, Otis' sister is coming to town for a super short visit. Otis makes a list in hopes of making the most of his sister's 22 minute stop before the train she's been riding on starts back up. With Peanut's, hopefully Otis can create the perfect schedule.
I really enjoyed this book. But it's a bit less funnier than volume 2. This volume is rather heartfelt. But as least it's nowhere near as heartbreaking as the previous volume was. In book 2, Peanut was having a really hard time with her sister's passing. So I was very glad to see that she was healing and able to help her friend.
The first story was funny and the final act has some funny moments. But I felt like I enjoyed the previous book more because of the silliness factor being really ramped up. I think writer Naseem Hrab and illustrator Kelly Collier planned it to be more slapstick in nature because of how really deep the segment of Peanut missing her sister was. Comic relief in the light of tragedy. With this volume not being so emotional, I think less zaniness was put into the bookending stories.
If there's a volume 4, and I hope there is, I hope Hrab and Collier tone down the sorrow and really focus on the laughs because Peanut and Otis really deserve a break in the gloomy clouds. And can we please get an Otis & Peanut animated series??? If we could, I nominate Andy Sandberg for Otis. But if Kate Micucci isn't Peanut, I say us fans of this series riot!!! Or at least write a sternly worded letter to whomever is producing the series.
A good read. It's just not my favorite in the series.
First, Otis wishes to travel somewhere. Anywhere! He's never traveled before and he's a little bit scared about taking the journey by himself. So Peanut offers to help her best friend to learn how to prepare for a trek. After learning what to and not to pack, Peanut turns Otis' house into a hotel complete with very bumpy mattress!
Then Otis confides in his pal that he's concerned that he's forgetting his late friend and Peanut's sister, Pearl. Otis has been healing since Pearl passed away in book 1 and is scared that his lessening grief means that he doesn't miss his late friend anymore. But thankfully, Peanut is there to show that time can possibly heal all wounds.
Finally, Otis' sister is coming to town for a super short visit. Otis makes a list in hopes of making the most of his sister's 22 minute stop before the train she's been riding on starts back up. With Peanut's, hopefully Otis can create the perfect schedule.
I really enjoyed this book. But it's a bit less funnier than volume 2. This volume is rather heartfelt. But as least it's nowhere near as heartbreaking as the previous volume was. In book 2, Peanut was having a really hard time with her sister's passing. So I was very glad to see that she was healing and able to help her friend.
The first story was funny and the final act has some funny moments. But I felt like I enjoyed the previous book more because of the silliness factor being really ramped up. I think writer Naseem Hrab and illustrator Kelly Collier planned it to be more slapstick in nature because of how really deep the segment of Peanut missing her sister was. Comic relief in the light of tragedy. With this volume not being so emotional, I think less zaniness was put into the bookending stories.
If there's a volume 4, and I hope there is, I hope Hrab and Collier tone down the sorrow and really focus on the laughs because Peanut and Otis really deserve a break in the gloomy clouds. And can we please get an Otis & Peanut animated series??? If we could, I nominate Andy Sandberg for Otis. But if Kate Micucci isn't Peanut, I say us fans of this series riot!!! Or at least write a sternly worded letter to whomever is producing the series.
A good read. It's just not my favorite in the series.
March 1, 2025
I just adore this little series of beginning-emergent readers from Owl Kids Books.
In the 3rd book of the series, the format stays the same with 3 stories featuring Otis & Peanut. In the short story "The Trip", Otis admits he would like to travel, but his anxieties get the best of him. Peanut suggests the two "practice traveling" at home. In "The Stone" revisits the sudden loss/death of friend Pearl, as the two friends validate their feelings of grief and talk about her. Finally, in "The Visit", Otis is so excited about his sister Marion visiting him that he writes up an agenda for the 22 minutes they will be together. After Peanut makes some suggested changes, Marion's train pulls up. A blast of air from the train blows the paper out of Otis' hand, so he has to "wing it" during the visit.
Again, Hrab has given us a gift of these two little guys working through big life issues. Their voices are clear and thoughtful, showing how strong their friendship is. Warm and wonderful. The rich vocabulary will be challenging for younger readers, but just right for 2nd graders.
Kelly Collier's digital(?) illustrations are rendered as "frames", so that makes this technically a graphic novel. It is perfect to use to explain how to read a graphic novel. She captures the anxiety that Otis feels in his facial features, his body posture, and his hands. Empathetic friend Peanut often reflects the feelings Otis feels, yet is able to pull Otis out of his funk every time. We should all have such a great friend as Peanut!
Highly Recommended for PreSchool-grade 2.
In the 3rd book of the series, the format stays the same with 3 stories featuring Otis & Peanut. In the short story "The Trip", Otis admits he would like to travel, but his anxieties get the best of him. Peanut suggests the two "practice traveling" at home. In "The Stone" revisits the sudden loss/death of friend Pearl, as the two friends validate their feelings of grief and talk about her. Finally, in "The Visit", Otis is so excited about his sister Marion visiting him that he writes up an agenda for the 22 minutes they will be together. After Peanut makes some suggested changes, Marion's train pulls up. A blast of air from the train blows the paper out of Otis' hand, so he has to "wing it" during the visit.
Again, Hrab has given us a gift of these two little guys working through big life issues. Their voices are clear and thoughtful, showing how strong their friendship is. Warm and wonderful. The rich vocabulary will be challenging for younger readers, but just right for 2nd graders.
Kelly Collier's digital(?) illustrations are rendered as "frames", so that makes this technically a graphic novel. It is perfect to use to explain how to read a graphic novel. She captures the anxiety that Otis feels in his facial features, his body posture, and his hands. Empathetic friend Peanut often reflects the feelings Otis feels, yet is able to pull Otis out of his funk every time. We should all have such a great friend as Peanut!
Highly Recommended for PreSchool-grade 2.
January 22, 2025
I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids through Edelweiss+.
I love the way Hrab continues to develop these two characters in this third book. Readers see Otis admit he is scared to go anywhere as he has never traveled. Peanut encourages him and stages ways to practice traveling. In the second story, the travel theme continues as well as referencing their friend who died. The continuation of the emotions from this loss show readers how grief continues and changes. By the third story, readers are excited to see Otis take a risk and actually travel with Peanut. Looking forward to more of their adventures.
I love the way Hrab continues to develop these two characters in this third book. Readers see Otis admit he is scared to go anywhere as he has never traveled. Peanut encourages him and stages ways to practice traveling. In the second story, the travel theme continues as well as referencing their friend who died. The continuation of the emotions from this loss show readers how grief continues and changes. By the third story, readers are excited to see Otis take a risk and actually travel with Peanut. Looking forward to more of their adventures.
February 20, 2025
I really enjoy these comic/graphic novel short stories, and find they tackle some pretty big topics.
I especially enjoyed the story "The Trip"in this one, and how we saw Otis & Peanut conquer big worries about travelling, and practice what they might experience on a trip!
The illustrations are minimalistic, yet expressive and full of emotion. A great introduction to graphic novels for young readers.
I especially enjoyed the story "The Trip"in this one, and how we saw Otis & Peanut conquer big worries about travelling, and practice what they might experience on a trip!
The illustrations are minimalistic, yet expressive and full of emotion. A great introduction to graphic novels for young readers.
April 12, 2025
Definitely my favorite Otis & Peanut yet!
Take it from a girl who ALWAYS has an agenda: this will make you chuckle and toss your "fancy list with cookies on the side" right out the window to embrace the moment!
Take it from a girl who ALWAYS has an agenda: this will make you chuckle and toss your "fancy list with cookies on the side" right out the window to embrace the moment!
February 7, 2025
3.5 Stars.
Review submitted to School Library Journal for their Spring SMS article.
Review submitted to School Library Journal for their Spring SMS article.
May 10, 2025
I liked how the characters dealt with Otis’ anxiety by enacting the scenario he was worrying about.
June 15, 2025
Otis is fearful. Peanut is patient.
They practice things for a trip.
Miss an old friend.
Meet another friend at the train station.
They practice things for a trip.
Miss an old friend.
Meet another friend at the train station.
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