Margaret Donald

Otto the Little Robot Mower

A charming illustrated story about friendship, kindness and finding joy in life’s unexpected adventures.

Available now as an e-book and paperback from Amazon

Cover art for the children's book "Otto the Little Robot Mower"

About

About the Book

Otto the little robot mower loves neatly cut grass, a perfectly planned routine and returning to his cosy charging house at the end of each day. But when a ragdoll cat and her three lively kittens turn his garden into their playground, Otto’s orderly world is delightfully turned upside down.

Perfect for children aged 4–7, Otto the Little Robot Mower is a heartwarming short chapter book about discovering that sometimes the best adventures are the ones we
never planned.

who

Meet the Author

Headshot of Margaret Donald, author of "Otto the Little Robot Mower"

Margaret Donald

There’s something rather wonderful about publishing a new children’s book at the age of 87!

Margaret’s storytelling began during her childhood in wartime Inverness, when books were in short supply and she entertained her younger siblings by simply making up stories of her own.

She went on to become an early years teacher, working in both the UK and the US, and later helped to train future early years teachers.

And all these years later, she is still creating stories for children. The inspiration for her newest character was waiting just down the street: a little robot mower bought by one of her neighbours to help with the lawn. Before long,
Otto had mowed his way straight into Margaret’s imagination… and a new adventure had begun.

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Buy The Book

Otto the Little Robot Mower is out now and available to buy as an e-book or in paperback from Amazon.

"Otto the Little Robot Mower" is out now!

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A Look Inside

Some of the lovely illustrations from Otto the Little Robot Mower!

  • “Let’s go and rev our engines outside your house until she wakes and leaves,”
    said Robbie.
Illustration from "Otto the Little Robot Mower"
Illustration from "Otto the Little Robot Mower"
  • It was not long before Luna, Violet, and Ted were out romping and playing in
    Otto’s garden. Somersaults, leaps in the air, grabbing tails, racing alongside Otto, and finally taking rides on his back.