Tugboat Bill and the River Rescue
Calista Brill
(Author)
Tad Carpenter
(Illustrator)
Description
Fans of Little Tug and Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo will love this lyrical, heartwarming story by Calista Brill, brought to life by Tad Carpenter's bright and lively illustrations. Perfect for readers who can't get enough of things that GO
Bill is a tugboat. Mabel is a barge. Together they go up and down the choppy river.
The other ships are big and vain. They tease Bill and Mabel. But when a kitten falls in the water, it's up to Bill and Mabel to save the day
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publish Date
February 21, 2017
Pages
40
Dimensions
10.2 X 0.6 X 10.1 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780062366184
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About the Author
Calista Brill is a children's book writer and editor in New York City. She likes to eat Popsicles, solve crossword puzzles, read comic books, and sing very loudly.
Illustrator and designer Tad Carpenter has worked with Target, Atlantic Records, Hallmark Cards, and Kidrobot, and has published several children's books. He teaches at the University of Kansas and lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
Reviews
"Sure to be a favorite with young listeners, this warm and comforting selection, eminently suitable for bedtime or laptime reading, has the feeling of a classic to be savored....An old-fashioned story with timeless appeal."--Kirkus Reviews
"Carpenter's doughty, expressive protagonists will instantly remind readers of their own beloved bathtub toys, and his bold graphics and schoolroom palette tip their hat to the legacy of tugboat stories that have come before.--Publishers Weekly
"Alliteration and playful descriptors further add to its read-aloud appeal. An uplifting story sure to tug heartstrings."--Booklist
"This delightful tale will be a hit in storytime and in one-on-one readings with young transportation fans."--School Library Journal
"Carpenter's doughty, expressive protagonists will instantly remind readers of their own beloved bathtub toys, and his bold graphics and schoolroom palette tip their hat to the legacy of tugboat stories that have come before.--Publishers Weekly
"Alliteration and playful descriptors further add to its read-aloud appeal. An uplifting story sure to tug heartstrings."--Booklist
"This delightful tale will be a hit in storytime and in one-on-one readings with young transportation fans."--School Library Journal
