Billy the Otter (Book and Music Song)

Billy the Otter is a children’s book derived from a song that is geared for Pre-K to 2nd Grade. With its beautiful illustrations by Luis Berros, this picture book will teach our youth about the dangers of overfishing in the Alaskan coast and its effect on the kelp forest ecosystem.Children will be able to relate to Billy and make real world connections while learning, singing and dancing. This book and song will appeal to all learning styles, since it brings visual, auditory, and movement. Younger children can benefit from the rhyming words and catchy melody. Science standards can be integrated into this picture book since Billy the Otter deals with ocean habitats, lifecycle, food chains and endangered species. This STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics) book is a great resource for teachers. Billy the Otter faces issues with survival and determination. It includes character values students can learn from. You will be able to integrate reading and language arts with STEAM subjects with the use of this book and song. This picture book can be used at any level (yes, even in high school) with just a few strategies. Billy the Otter will appeal to children of all ages as you root for him to live free.

Billy the Otter is fun for the whole family. This is an animated story that takes you through the struggles of being a little guy in a big ocean. Billy faces many challenges, but due to his perseverance and quick thinking he overcomes his obstacles.

Otters are in trouble and it is our duty to help. By raising awareness of this growing concern, we will be able to reach people and hopefully, find a solution. So be like Billy and Swim, Swim, Swim! You are a little otter in a big ocean. Just imagine the possibilities waiting for you beyond your sea.