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. His wish comes true when the days suddenly start moving in reverse. But now, instead of growing up, Otto's growing DOWN. He's getting younger every minute and in danger of disappearing entirely. Can he turn things around before it's too late for Anna and himself? Brilliant illustrations by the fabulous Scott Magoon capture all the fun of this whimsical tale. Kids will want to read this it again and again.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2009 by Sterling Juvenile .

Michael Sussman, a clinical psychologist and survivor of difficult parents, is the author of the picture books Otto Grows Down and Duckworth, the Difficult Child , and of two novels for adults, Crashing Eden and Incognolio . Visit him online at MichaelSussmanBooks. com. Scott Magoon has illustrated several award-winning books including Breathe , Spoon, Chopsticks , and Ugly Fish .