Tug is a little boat with a big job! He pulls cruise ships, tall ships, and even a fireworks barge!This charming board book follows a day in the life of a New York City tugboat. Simple language, lush illustrations, and a happy, straightforward story will appeal to the youngest children.
Praise for Tugboat:
"Children who love boats will thrill at the sights and see that small size does not preclude great strength."—Kirkus Reviews
"Artwork created with graphite pencil and digital tools adds a hazy glow and plays with perspective as the little boat bobs on the vast ocean. This title is a strong read-aloud for those looking to add transportation books to their collections."—School Library Journal
"Garland's colorful book highlights not only the many services a tugboat provides but also the variety of jobs a boat's captain and her crew are likely to tackle on an average shift. . . . This book will be tugged around quite a bit."—Booklist
Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including Fish Had a Wish, which was cited as one of the Top 25 Children's Books of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews, and Car Goes Far.
Tug is a little boat with a big job! He pulls cruise ships, tall ships, and even a fireworks barge!This charming board book follows a day in the life of a New York City tugboat. Simple language, lush illustrations, and a happy, straightforward story will appeal to the youngest children.
Reviews
Praise for Tugboat:
"Children who love boats will thrill at the sights and see that small size does not preclude great strength."—Kirkus Reviews
"Artwork created with graphite pencil and digital tools adds a hazy glow and plays with perspective as the little boat bobs on the vast ocean. This title is a strong read-aloud for those looking to add transportation books to their collections."—School Library Journal
"Garland's colorful book highlights not only the many services a tugboat provides but also the variety of jobs a boat's captain and her crew are likely to tackle on an average shift. . . . This book will be tugged around quite a bit."—Booklist
Author
Michael Garland has written and illustrated many books for children, including Fish Had a Wish, which was cited as one of the Top 25 Children's Books of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews, and Car Goes Far.
