Oscar Otter Author:Nathaniel Benchley Oscar Otter and his friends like to play on a slide that ended in the pond near his home. One day Oscar confronted a beaver who'd brought a tree down across their slide as he was building his home to prepare for winter. Oscar's father tells him to build another slide but nixes as too dangerous Oscar's idea of building way up in the mountains. Os... more »car doesn't listen and soon finds himself in very real danger. With the help of the beaver, Oscar is safe and returns home to his father, assuring him there will be no "next time".« less
Delightful story of a young otter who ignored advice given by his dad and almost became the meal of a fox. Once safe at home, Oscar is happy to remain near the water with his dad. Nicely illustrated by Nathaniel Benchley.