Ozzie, the Courageous Otter
A Lesson in Determination
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Ozzie the otter peeked quietly around a tree, He was watching his friend, but he didn’t let them see. They were slipping and sliding down the steepest slope. He couldn’t get up the nerve, he felt like a dope. At first, his friends tried to coax him to top, But try as he may, something always made him stop.
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About the Book
Ozzie, The Courageous Otter, is the delightful story of a young otter who is afraid to slide down a slope into the river with friends. He gets tired of watching them have all the fun and becomes determined to overcome his fear. Using rhyme and whimsical characters, the author hopes this book will be a useful tool for parents and teachers alike to introduce the values of courage and determination to young children.
About the Author
Michele Voss is the parent of three grown children, and a retired teacher with over 35 years of teaching experience in second through fifth grades. She holds a BA and MA in Psychology and education. As with her first book, Molly, The Dancing Meerkat, this book’s main character also learns a valuable lesson, that of courage and determination. Mrs. Voss lives in San Diego, California with her husband, three cats and a very spoiled dog.