Graphic Novel Post #2

Title: Otto's Orange Day
Author: Frank Cammuso & Jay Lynch
Lauren's Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Otto's Orange Day is a story about a cat named Otto who loves the color orange. His aunt gives him a lamp that contains a genie. When asked what wish we wants to make, he decides to turn the entire world orange. Unfortunately he realizes that foods do not taste good and traffic lights are causing accidents! Otto and his aunt help to un-do his wish and the world goes back to normal. Otto realizes how beautiful all of the colors are.

This beautifully illustrated toon book is great! The book contained three short chapters that helped guide the reader through what was happening in the book. It is a small sized book, which makes it easier for a child to hold. The main character is a cat who can be related to a young child. The story is very interesting and unusual. It makes you want to find out what happens in the end faster! The illustrations are great with the use of different shades of orange. In the end, there is an explosion of colors on the pages. The pages had more text and illustrations on them. The story was easy to follow and it gave extra detail to the character. I would recommend this book to young children, teachers and parents. This would also be a good book to introduce children to this graphic novel style.

Publisher: The Little Lit Library
Publication date: 2008
ISBN: 978-0-9799238-8-3