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Little Joe Otter
Little Joe Otter is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
He likes pranks almost as well as fishing.
Home
He plays at the Smiling Pool and fishes the Laughing Brook.
Friends and relationships
Family: He and Jerry Muskrat are forever playing tricks on Grandfather Frog. Rivals and neighbors: Jerry Muskrat says he and Billy Mink together usually mean mischief. Longlegs the Heron and Buster Bear are his rival fishermen.
Interesting facts
- He makes slippery slides down smooth banks.
- He catches fish by chasing them.
- Jerry tells him to beware of food found in new places.
Book appearances
- Old Mother West Wind; The Adventures of Reddy Fox; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum; The Adventures of Mr. Mocker; The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat; The Adventures of Grandfather Frog; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad; The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver; The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack; The Adventures of Bob White