Otis Oaktree has a choice to make! The 1982 hailstorm stole his courage! At the Magical ABC Sidewalk Otis thinks up three ideas how to get his courage back and face his fears. Each Sidewalk will unravel a path that Otis can decide to take or not. Sing along to the award winning, 'Stop-Think-Act' song. And Otis's personal tale of the hailstorm, '1982' as they explore Otis Okatree's ideas as alternate-ending options in this magical version of the ordinary world.

Named a 2019 FAVORITE by the NYC BIG BOOK AWARD!

Join Bethany Butterfly and friends as the search for Otis's courage takes them on a quest only dreamers could imagine...like meeting Mother Nature to request stopping the rain!

Will Otis Oaktree find his courage and finally open his eyes?



Sidewalk Stories are excellent reading for classrooms. Visit sidewalkstoriesbywendykgray.com for teachers guides. Narrated by voice over actor and creator, Wendy K Gray. Mixed by Ryan Drean. Written by WKG and Kian Ahmadian. Illustrated by Kate Shannon. Songwriters include WKG, Kate Higgins, Randy Hoffman, Joee Corso and Barry Young.

Sidewalk Stories series is centered on learning how to make choices for yourself. By singing the 'Stop-Think-Act' song our characters are developing critical thinking and emotional intelligence, while delivering a positive storyline with sing-along songs.