Otis, by Loren Long, reminds me of stories I loved as a child. It tells of a relationship between an old tractor and a little calf. Much like Mike Mulligan’s Steam Engine, Otis is overshadowed by newer machinery. Otis captures hearts with his simple devotion.

Long, Loren. What Does Otis See? Penguin Young Readers, an Imprint of Penguin Random House, 2015.