Oswald

Written by Dan Yaccarino

Narrated by L.J. Ganser

Oswald the Octopus is moving to Big City. His pet dog, Weenie, is coming too. All their things are packed in Oswald's big red car, even his piano. But when they get to their new home, they need lots of help moving the heavy piano. By the time Harry the penguin, Daisy the daisy, a snowman, and the Egg Twins help them, Oswald and Weenie have made many new friends. Now everyone is hungry. Can they find something yummy to eat? Dan Yaccarino, author and illustrator of many books for children, is the creator of the Oswald preschool series on Nick Jr. This colorful book is filled with the laughs, barks and other happy sounds of Oswald and his friends. L.J. Ganser's spirited narration adds extra sparkle to each line.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: May 4, 2012
• ISBN: 9781436188982

Dan Yaccarino

Dan Yaccarino is the writer and illustrator of Unlovable. He has illustrated many books for children, including Bam, Bam, Bam by Eve Merriam. Mr. Yaccarino is also the creator and producer of the very successful Nickelodeon series Oswald. He lives with his family in New York City.

Reviews for Oswald

[ashleyschifano · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Oswald and his dog Weenie are new to town. He makes a whole bunch of new friends when trying to move his piano into his new house. He runs into a penguin, daisy, snowman, and more! Oswald is a great person and will have no trouble making even more friends in the new city. This is a cute story of how one octopus makes friends all by losing control of his piano. It shows a great message about making friend sand helping one another out. This would be a good book to have in a classroom library for entertainment reading.

[hschmill22 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Oswald the octopus was new to town and worried about making friends. His dog, weenie, encouraged Oswald that he need not worry because he was great at making new friends. Oswald ended up making seven new friends on his first day. He was struggling to get his piano into his new home and all of his new friends were eager to help him. This book teaches children that it is okay to be the new person. If you look at the situation with a positive attitude it will have a positive outcome and you will end up making new friends along the way. The illustrator uses bright colors to and exciting line motion throughout the pages to build up to the happy ending. I am unsure of the character design for Henry the Penguin, however. He rides on top of the piano instead of pushing it. He also begs for food and is greedy. I believe it teaches children that everyone is different but you can still love them the same.