Little Toot [Hardcover]

Hardie Gramatky (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Little Toot

Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Hardie Gramatky (1907–1979) was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in California. He worked as an animator for Walt Disney for several years, and in addition to the many children’s books he later wrote and illustrated, he was also a successful advertising and magazine cover artist. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 039922419X
• ISBN-13: 978-0399224195
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,537,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I liked this book as a child; I still like it as an adult., October 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Little Toot (Hardcover)

The story of a little tug boat who becomes a hero when none of the grown-ups could come to the rescue appealed to me when I first read this as a child over twenty years ago. As an adult, I think the illustrations appeal to me more than the narration did before.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1939 Classic Still Charms Children, September 20, 2005

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A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Toot (Hardcover)

"Little Toot" by Hardie Gramatky hit the bookshelves in 1939. It has never left. With art which remind readers of Virginia Burton's "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," and a story with a message not unlike "The Little Engine That Could" Watty Piper, it is a classic.

The Plot:
Little Toot is a tugboat who, though he could create a sound, could create smoke. Like in "The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf, Little Toot liked to spend his days peacefully. He would play instead of work, spinning Figure 8s. Other tugboats teased him, and soon, Little Toot had no friends.

One day, Little Toot wanders into the ocean, a deep and scary place, and so he sent an SOS smoke signal. The tugs all came to his rescue, but the waves held them back.

"Little Toot" is an adventure story for younger children. The smallest boat becomes a hero, like the young angel in "The Littlest Angel" by Charles Tazewell.

I fully recommend "Little Toot" by Hardie Gramatky.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Precious Memory, April 22, 2005

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John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Toot (Hardcover)

I had not seen this book for at least 3 decades. When I did see it, I knew I had to have a copy for myself. It was the first book I ever read and it brought back precious memories.

The story is about a frivolous young tugboat that would rather play than work. This damages his own and his family's reputation. By the time he is ready to turn over a new leaf, none will take him seriously. He does get his big chance, however, and redeems himself while saving the day when nobody else can.

This is the book that kindled my love of reading and stoked the fires of my fascination with ships. In that respect, it is still an influence in my life today.

For young readers, it is a good story in terms of entertainment and life lesson. The artwork helps as well. Great for kids!