The first 8 pages of Do Unto Otters were quite funny. However, the rest of the book was rather disappointing. After the entertaining introduction of Mr. Rabbit and his new neighbors, the Otters, the story became tedious in the explanation of proper manners. The information is good, but the transition from one topic to the other didn't seem to flow smoothly. Keep in mind that this is a grown-ups opinion, young children will probably enjoy it as they learn about "DOING UNTO OTTERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE OTTERS DO UNTO YOU".
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