Children's

Otis's Big Idea

by Ayesha Ferrand · Narrated by Dev Malhotra · 1 hrs 38 min

★★★★☆ 4.3 · 2,389 ratings

Bedtime has never been this fun. A warm story with a clever twist your kid will want again tomorrow.

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Bedtime has never been this fun. A warm story with a clever twist your kid will want again tomorrow.

Otis's Big Idea is the kind of audiobook you press into a friend's hands and then ask about a week later. Ayesha Ferrand writes with real attention to detail, and the pacing carries you through to the final page.

“A novel that sneaks up on you and stays for weeks.” The Evening Ledger

Publisher	Northlight Audiobooks
Publication date	July 2026
Narrator	Dev Malhotra
Length	1 hrs 38 min
Format	Unabridged audiobook (Digital download, Audio CD and Streaming available)
ISBN	978-1-53463-886-5
Genre	Children's
Language	English

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★★★★★ Good, not great

Enjoyable and well written. Not quite what I expected from the description, but I'd read more by Ayesha Ferrand.

Beth A. · Jan 20, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★☆☆ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Priya S. · Jan 12, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★☆☆ Stayed with me

I keep thinking about the ending. Ayesha Ferrand has a real gift for the small, true detail.

Isla F. · Sep 27, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★★ Solid, with a few slow patches

Strong voice and great atmosphere, though the middle drags a little. Still glad I read it.

Rina G. · Jun 25, 2026 · Verified buyer

★★★★★ Worth every page

A thoughtful, well-crafted audiobook. The last third is the best thing I've read this year.

Carlos M. · Jul 27, 2026 · Verified buyer

Ayesha Ferrand

Providence, RI

Ayesha Ferrand grew up in Providence, RI and spent years as a piano tuner before turning to writing full time. Their work has appeared in Bookmarked Weekly and Meridian Review. They now live in Tacoma, WA with a garden full of tomatoes.

Meridian Medal finalist