Otis and the Tornado

A small farm tractor and his animal friends are enjoying a summer day when a tornado strikes, and Otis must race back to save the bull, still locked in his pen.

For the kid who worries about the friend left out or left behind, Otis is proof that going back for someone matters more than staying safe.

• Big idea: Real courage means going back for the one who was left out, even when he never seemed to want to be included.
• Vibes: Tender, gently suspenseful, farmyard-cozy with a storm rolling in.

• enjoy stories about brave little vehicles
• are working on understanding kindness toward those who seem standoffish
• respond well to a rising sense of danger followed by a safe resolution
• like to root for an animal-friendly farm hero

• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Otis went back to the farm even though the tornado was coming?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think the bull felt being locked in his pen while everyone else played?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever gone back to help someone who was left out?
• Imagination: What sounds do you think Otis made as he chuffed back to the farm?
• Character insight: Why do you think the bull didn't want to play with the other animals at first?