Synopses & Reviews
What would it be like if time went backwards? One unlucky little boy is about to find out!
Otto has just one birthday wish: that his new baby sister Anna had never been born. And it comes true when the days suddenly start moving in reverse. But now, instead of growing up, Ottos growing DOWN. Hes getting younger every minute and in danger of disappearing entirely. Can he turn things around before its too latefor Anna and himself?
Brilliant illustrations by the fabulous Scott Magoon capture all the fun of this whimsical tale.
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"The deadpan drollery of Magoons cartoon-style illustrations should appeal to adults as well as children, matching the quirkiness of Sussmans premise. Ottos demonstrative lack of enthusiasm as he shakes his rattle for Anna is flat-out hilarious, and his growing consternation as he begins to live his life backward comes across loud and clear. Genuine issue gracefully handled." --Kirkus Reviews
Clinical psychologist Sussman's first book for children is spot-on in its success capturing the voice and emotions of the new older sibling. . . . This book will entertain children whether or not they share Otto's experience, and would be a great choice for a bibliotherapeutic purpose as well.” --New England Reading Association Journal
"Along the way, the book hits just the right notes of childish frustration at a new sibling - sassy, not snotty. (Sussman is a clinical psychologist, which likely explains his eerily accurate mapping of Otto's id-urges.) And though the story ends up with Otto's newfound appreciation for Anna, it's a sweet ending rather than a saccharine one.” --Austin American-Statesman