Otto's Tales: Complete "Today Is" Collection (13 Books)
Every American holiday is a story worth telling. This complete 13-book collection brings all of them to life.
The Otto's Tales series from PragerU Kids takes K–2nd grade readers on time-traveling adventures with young Dennis Prager and his lovable bulldog sidekick, Otto. Each beautifully illustrated storybook explores a different American holiday or tradition—teaching kids not just what we celebrate, but why it matters. History, character, faith, and patriotism, all woven into adventures your kids will want to read again and again.
This bundle includes all 13 books in the Today Is series:
- The National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance — Travel back in time to discover the history and meaning behind two of America's most cherished traditions.
- Today Is Columbus Day — Voyage alongside Columbus in 1492 and learn how curiosity and perseverance helped make America possible.
- Today Is September 11th — An age-appropriate introduction to a defining moment in American history and the heroism and unity that followed.
- Today Is Veterans Day — Meet the branches of the U.S. military and learn why honoring those who serve is one of our most important traditions.
- Today Is Thanksgiving — Discover the truth about the first Thanksgiving and the values of gratitude, generosity, and family that define it.
- Today Is Christmas — Travel to the Holy Land, meet Saint Nicholas, and visit the Kennedy White House to learn how Christmas unites Americans of every background.
- Today Is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — Meet Dr. King and explore his dream that people be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.
- Today Is Presidents' Day — Spend time with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and discover why we honor these exceptional men.
- The American Trinity — Explore the three values inscribed on every U.S. coin: Liberty, In God We Trust, and E Pluribus Unum.
- Today Is Flag Day — Meet Betsy Ross, President Truman, and the Apollo 11 astronauts to uncover the history and meaning of the Stars and Stripes.
- Today Is Mother's Day — Travel through time to meet Abigail Adams and Anna Lee Fisher — and teach kids why honoring their mothers matters.
- Today Is Father's Day — Discover the gift of fatherhood through stories from the Bible and from history, including Dennis Prager's own father.
- Today Is Independence Day — Visit the Founding Fathers in 1776 and learn that America's birthday is about far more than fireworks—it's about the sacrifice and commitment to liberty that make our nation unique.
Based on the beloved storytime show watched by millions of American families, the Otto's Tales series is the fun, trusted, pro-America resource that parents, grandparents, and teachers have been looking for. Your kids will learn the history, heroes, and values behind the holidays that shape our national character—one adventure at a time.
For 2+ readers, grades K–2. Watch the Otto's Tales show at PragerUKids.com.
Bought this book for my sister to read to my niece on Veterans’ Day and was very impressed with not only the content of the book but the illustrations as well! Highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a patriotic children’s book that honors our military heroes.
I got this as a gift for a friend who recently became a dad, and I’m so glad I did. It makes a great gift for any dad to read to his kids. The story follows the young boy Dennis and his dog Otto as they meet different dads, including Abraham from the Bible. Along the way they learn about what it means to be a dad, especially the sacrifice involved. Reading this with your kids would definitely be a great way to spend time with your kids and celebrate what it means to be a father!
Our family can’t wait to watch this Otto’s Tales episode and read the book with dad this weekend! I read it ahead of wrapping and the story of Dennis and his father is so uplifting and heartwarming. I highly recommend this series to all families looking for wholesome children’s books and shows.
This book was a great read for any grade. I thought that it had a very nice storyline on Father's Day that could teach any age.
Appreciating our fathers with a little bit of history makes my child love his dad just a little bit more. For this book to explain the wonders of men from the past and present helps visualize the wonders of everyday fathers! Recommend this book and all the helpful lessons in it!
Highly recommend this book! It is a sweet, wholesome, and FUN way to teach kids about the importance of dads and the gift that fatherhood really is. Encourages an appreciation for family. Love the point about the importance of fathers teaching their kids about the ways of God. The illustration is beautiful, too!
Great book! Beautiful illustrations! Holds my child’s attention!!!! We love Otto’s Tales!
What a wholesome children's book. I just finished reading it to my son. He's a bit younger than the target age but that just means we get to enjoy it for years ahead. Great life lessons woven throughout an entertaining story. The artwork is fantastic and kept my son engaged the entire time. This will be one we read again and again - not just Father's Day.
Finally a book that promotes healthy family values! I love how Otto and Dennis go back in time to see great fathers that came before them. It is so important to look to good examples as we press into the future! Giving this book to my nephews!
Sent a few PagerU Kids books to my niece's kids and they love the story's and illustrations in these great books. Great book to celebrate dad!
These PragerU books are a fun way to teach bits of history in a fun entertaining way. They are quick, colorful and entertaining reads that also provide a tailored history lesson without feeling like it's "school" at all. Kids find it fun and don't feel like they are in "school." Loved it.
A great gift for mothers and a fun story for young kids. Beautiful illustrations!
The print is beautiful! The story is inspiring. Perfect for kids to learn about mother's day and appreciate their moms. My son enjoyed it! I am planning on buying one more for my nieces ahead of mother's day.
Excellent read for children to understand the acts of terrorism that were perpetrated on our country. We read this many times in the home and again at the "Tunnels to Towers" event. My kids we able to understand how amazing our community is and how wonderful our country is. God Bless America and the families who lost and sacrificed so much for this nation. We appreciate you. Thank you for your heroism.
My kids love this book! Easy for them to follow and stay interested in! I love the message and education of our history! We say the pledge every morning before going to school. It’s refreshing to see a children’s book that promotes truth and being proud of living in the greatest most generous country in the world. I can’t wait to see what other children’s books PragerU comes out with!
I'm about to be a new mom and have been looking for Pro-American books that celebrate our country. This book is adorable, rhymes and has a great message. Already bought a few copies to give to friends and excited to read it to my little one!
My 8 YO grandson really likes all Otto’s Tales books and was sad when the first one got damaged so I bought this new one. He reads them to his 5 YO brother. I love that they teach them to love America!
My 8 YO grandson really likes all Otto’s Tales books. He reads them to his 5 YO brother. I love that they teach them to love America!
Sent to my grandsons and they liked the book.
Sent to my grandsons and they liked the book.
Sent to my grandsons and they liked the book.
See review of Mother's Day.
I like both books, Mother's Day & Father's Day. I plan to send them to 2 little great-grandsons, whose parents read to them & ask questions to elicit understanding & promote language development of the boys.
The world would have us believe men are toxic. I don't like that. They will marry men and I want them to pick good ones.
P U always peak my grandchildren’s interests as well as providing a rich interactive learning experience.
