When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.
A story of a mischievous, impudent boy who is a classroom comedian, a show-off and a pest, but still very lovable. Young readers will understand Otis and will be delighted when he is given his comeuppance by the gentle, timid, feminine Ellen Tebbets, heroine of a previous book.
When a puppy gets lost while playing hide and seek on the farm, Otis the friendly little tractor must face his fear of the darkness in order to help his new friend.