Hi there! I'm Potter the Otter!

I love helping kids and families stay healthy and strong! Whether it’s drinking more water, eating tasty fruits and veggies, or getting up to play and move, I’m here to cheer you on. My adventures are full of fun, friends, and smart choices that make every day better. Let’s learn and grow together—one healthy step at a time!


"Once upon a time there was a little otter.
His name was Potter and he loved to drink water."

Give a child the gift of reading.

An adult and a child sit together and read a book.

Buy One, Give One.

For every Potter book you purchase, we donate a book to a child in need. Your purchase helps spark healthy habits, early learning, and joyful reading moments for families across our community.

Promote Healthy Habits

Potter’s books teach children critical health and wellness lessons in an engaging and fun way.

Available In Multiple Languages

All books are available in English and Spanish, with select titles also in Vietnamese.

Potter Pod: Songs and Stories with Potter the Otter 

Tune in for playful songs, engaging stories, and moments to enjoy together. 

Available now on Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify or see the RSS feed below!

Potter the Otter, A Tale About Water

This children’s book narrates the tale of Potter the Otter, who loves to drink water! Potter teaches his friends the importance of drinking water to stay healthy and hydrated.

$150.00

Per Bundle of Books

Potter The Otter Visits The Dentist

This children’s book narrates the tale of Potter the Otter, who loves to drink water! Potter teaches his friends the importance of drinking water to stay healthy and hydrated.

$150.00

Per Bundle of Books

A Shot for Potter & Spots

Young children have many questions about COVID-19 and all the changes in their lives. A Shot for Potter & Spots is the latest trilingual storybook for young children from FIRST 5 Santa Clara County to help young children handle their emotions during the pandemic and beyond. In this story, Potter the Otter supports his friend Spots as he prepares to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Original price was: $330.00.Current price is: $220.00.

Per Bundle of Books

Potter the Otter Gets Ready for Kindergarten

Potter and his friends are excited to start Kindergarten! This story highlights how they prepare for the big day by getting health checkups, learning their ABCs, visiting their classroom, and more!

Original price was: $160.00.Current price is: $95.00.

Per Bundle of Books

Potter, Potter the Healthy Otter

This book highlights the importance of physical activity as Potter the Otter encourages his friends to put down the computer games, turn off the television, and go play!

$150.00

Per Bundle of Books

Potter the Otter’s Market Adventure

This book highlights the importance of physical activity as Potter the Otter encourages his friends to put down the computer games, turn off the television, and go play!

$150.00

Per Bundle of Books

Activities with Potter the Otter: Fruit and Veggie Fun!

This book highlights the importance of physical activity as Potter the Otter encourages his friends to put down the computer games, turn off the television, and go play!

$300.00

Per Bundle of Books

Potter the Otter Hand Puppet

Bring to life with this puppet. This soft brown Potter the Otter hand puppet for storytelling and creative play!

$12.00

Per Bundle of Books

Activities with Potter the Otter

This activity book is packed with fun Potter the Otter activities including coloring pages, mazes, spot the difference, and more.

$375.00

Per Bundle of Books

Cooking with Potter the Otter

Parents and caregivers can make healthy eating fun with these yummy fruit and veggie-filled recipes from Potter the Otter and his friends! This kid-friendly cookbook includes 14 simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and more. Make healthy eating fun with these yummy fruit and veggie-filled recipes from Potter the Otter and his friends!

$175.00

Per Bundle of Books

NEW: Potter the Otter Grows a Garden

Meet Potter the Otter’s newest adventure! Potter the Otter Grows a Garden is a joyful, hands-on story that helps little ones learn where fruits and veggies come from, how things grow, and why healthy habits start in the garden.

$150.00

Per Bundle of Books

Save the Date!

Join us as we celebrate Potter the Otter, the lovable children’s book character who teaches kids (and their grown-ups!) that being healthy can be fun. Created by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, Potter has inspired families across California to drink water, read books, eat fruits and veggies, and practice healthy habits.

Saturday, April 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m

Children’s Discovery Museum of San José 

For more information on tickets and more, click here.

Free Potter Downloads

Get ready for otterly awesome fun! Download free Potter the Otter activities—coloring pages, DIY crafts, our Kinder booklet and more! They’re perfect for keeping little ones learning, laughing, and making healthy choices at home or on the go. Dive in!

Adult reading a book to two young children at a Family Resource Center.
Potter The Otter Character

Share your Potter pics!

We’d love to see how Potter is part of your day. Tag your photos on Instagram and Facebook @PotterTheHealthyOtter and use #PottertheOtter to spread the joy.

Questions? Email us at PotterTheOtter@FIRST5kids.org.