



A hug from Otto / El abrazo de Otto
Canela (Gigliola Zecchin) · illustrated by Luciana Fernández
Bilingual Book Walk Story
It is Otto’s birthday and he wants to celebrate with all his friends. He sends invitations promising a big hug when they arrive. But how do his friends feel about that promised hug? One by one, they share their thoughts and fears. Leaning on each other, they discover that trusting friends goes a long way—even in the deep ocean.
For educators
- Subject
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Topics
- Friendship
- Big Ideas
- Trust · Emotions · Friendship
- Teaching Connections
- SEL · Discussion
Book Walk story details
- 16 story panels · 24 × 18 in.
- Rigid or flexible material
- Waterproof and washable material
- UV- and fade-resistant printing
- Recommended for ages 3–8