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  • Published: 6 August 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593528396
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $39.99

The Tugboat and the Silver Moon



A timeless picture book from the creator of the Red Truck and Friends series about a ship stuck in a canal and the moon that set it free.

A timeless picture book from the creator of the Red Truck and Friends series about a ship stuck in a canal and the moon that set it free.

The silver moon sails through the vast blue sky as a cargo ship down below is stuck in a canal. The tugboat tugs until the line goes taut. The diggers scoop up enough sand for a castle. The dredger glugs all the silt he can. But it's no use. For seven long days, the moon watches as the ship stays put, becoming fuller, brighter, closer, until she's finally strong enough to pull the ocean into a mighty tide and save the ship.

  • Published: 6 August 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593528396
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $39.99

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Praise for The Tugboat and the Silver Moon


Praise for Red Truck & Friends series:

"Young construction-vehicle mavens will enjoy this fun romp that takes them through a cheery bright-orange excavator’s typical workday . . . The unfamiliar word excavator in itself should excite little ones because of its length, juicy mouth feel, and aural appeal." --Kirkus Reviews on Orange Excavator

"Delightful . . . [An] engaging read natural for group sharing. Crisp digital illustrations showcase a variety of green shades in a perfect complement to the text." --School Library Journal on Green Tractor

"Readers who are entertaining dreams of captaining a ship someday will celebrate the brave efforts of this 'rough, tough tugboat.'" --Publishers Weekly on Blue Boat

"With plenty of sound effects and opportunities for call-and-response, this will be a spirited pick for one-on-one or group storytime." --Booklist on Blue Boat

"This follow-up of sorts by the author-illustrator team behind Red Truck brings the same smooth rhyming and appealing, curvy art to another gently thrilling tale of danger averted." --The New York Times on Yellow Copter

"A good choice for young transportation lovers." --Kirkus Reviews on Yellow Copter

"The vivid yellow of Copter stands out against pale blue skies, like a warming sun on a beautiful blue day. Toddlers will enjoy this story of a hero and a helper." --School Library Journal on Yellow Copter

"Hamilton's enthusiastic rhymes and declarations shine when the book is read aloud...the rescue itself feels more like an adventure than a truly dangerous situation." --Publishers Weekly on Yellow Copter


*"With a well-crafted text spiced with sound effects, this appealing picture book is highly recommended for reading aloud to the truck-loving crowd." --Booklist (starred review) on Red Truck

"Will draw young listeners in and make them right at home." --Kirkus Reviews on Red Truck