In this charming and whimsical book, Tregarthen tells the story of an otter named Tom, from his birth to his old age. With delightful illustrations and engaging prose, this book will delight readers of all ages and leave them with a newfound appreciation for these playful and intelligent creatures. This book is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.