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12/31/2025

Child of the Wild 3 is here! 🎉

The newest book in the Child of the Wild series is officially out today on Amazon—and you can be among the first to read it.

This third installment is packed with whimsical poems, lively animal family portraits, and a mix of familiar favorites (like bison and polar bears) plus wonderfully weird creatures (hello, coconut octopus and giant pangolin).

Full of clever sketches, fascinating facts, rich vocabulary, and activities for curious kids and grownups, it’s a cozy read-aloud to kick off the new year.

Here’s to fewer screens, more wonder, and a joyful 2026.
Happy New Year!

continues the whimsical journey of animal families through charming new limericks and lifelike illustrations. Like the first and second book, it blends playful poetry with detailed family portraits to spark curiosity and celebrate the wonders of the natural world.

09/29/2025

Join us at Whiting Library in Chester on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. for a special family event with local author & illustrator Jonathan Otto!

Jotto will be reading aloud from Child of the Wild, leading a fun limerick-building game for kids, and sharing a mini-exhibit of his original illustrations. The first 10 families to register will receive a FREE signed copy of the book! Call 802-875-2277 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

09/20/2025

We had such a wonderful time at our Child of the Wild reading today at Wild Book Company in Newfane! We’re so grateful to have shared this experience in such a warm and welcoming space—thank you to Molly for hosting us.

A big thank you to Alli Lubin for bringing the limericks to life with music, and to everyone who joined us—you all made it so special.

07/21/2025

Child of the Wild author and artist Jotto is offering live readings and art-centered events at schools, libraries, bookstores, and gift shops across Windsor and Windham Counties! Perfect for young readers, families, and curious minds!

Interested in bringing the magic of Child of the Wild to your community?
📩 Send us a message or email [email protected] to get on the fall calendar!

06/28/2025

Today we celebrated the release of Child of the Wild 2! Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support Jotto and this next chapter of animal families, portraits, and poems. Thank you to for hosting us.

P.S. It's also Jotto's birthday! Happy birthday, Jotto!

05/16/2025

A HUGE thank you! 🎉 To every reader, parent, teacher, and book lover who has supported the Child of the Wild series —these books wouldn’t be possible without you! Let’s keep the adventure going!

Grab your copy of both books now: tinyurl.com/childofthewild

05/14/2025

Whether you’re reading with a little one or sharing a smile with someone you love, Child of the Wild brings families closer—animal and human alike. Volume 2 is out now, just in time for spring reading and thoughtful gifting.

Pick it up today: tinyurl.com/childofthewild2

05/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who has grabbed a copy of Child of the Wild 2! ❤️ Your support means the world! If you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy and join the wild adventure: tinyurl.com/childofthewild2

05/08/2025

The reviews are in… and they’re WILD! Early readers are loving Child of the Wild 2! What’s your favorite part so far? Leave a review and let us know! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Grab your copy now: tinyurl.com/childofthewild2