Otto the Ornament: A Christmas Book for Kids

A punny holiday tale about a snazzy and pizzazz-y Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree that's right for him--from the author of the New York Times bestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series. Perfect for Christmas stockings and on-the-go reading!

Otto is an ornament. He's glittery, he's colorful, he's full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn't he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings's clever puns, wordplay, and humor, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.

An original, comical, and festive tale from a New York Times bestselling author-illustrator that should be placed under every Christmas tree! Perfect for families, teachers, and librarians.

Author: Troy Cummings
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Published: 10/28/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780593481233
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 550810 / Otto the Ornament

About the Author
TROY CUMMINGS is the creator of the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog? and its companion picture books I Found a Kitty! and Is This Your Class Pet? Troy has written and illustrated many children's books, including The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!), Little Red Gliding Hood (written by Tara Lazar), Those Are Not My Underpants! (written by Melissa Martin), and the chapter book series The Notebook of Doom. He lives in Greencastle, Indiana, with his messy kids and neat cats.