"A fun story and a reminder to include everyone in your games."
Otters Elsie, Clive and Harry are doing their daily stretches on the riverbank. They’re all having fun, though Harry, who finds it very hard not to move, struggles with the stationary exercises.
His attention is caught by a heron, standing very still and stiff. What Harry doesn’t know is that Ray, the heron, is wondering why the otters never ask him to join in with them, and wishing they would.
When Harry pops up to tell Ray how much he admires his stillness, Ray responds by telling Harry he loves how much he moves. Soon they’re swapping tips, sharing their skills. Once Harry’s persuaded the other otters to let Ray join in their exercises, everyone can move – or not – together.
As always with Wendy Meddour, there’s lots of humour in this story even as it delivers a cool message about inclusion, thinking about others, and joining in. Merle Goll’s illustrations catch all the fun in the story, and give Harry and Ray real individuality while retaining their animal characteristics.
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