In this story book, a little boy creates and befriends a tiny toy boat, made with an array of random objects. He loved to spend time with his little toy boat. He especially enjoyed letting the little boat sail in the lake while he held on to a string that kept the boat from sailing too far away. One day, a terrible storm rolled in, separating the boy from his boat. This book shows the journey of the sad and tiny boat as he encounters intimidating boats and unfortunate events. Eventually a kind boat comes along and tries to help him get home to reunite with the young boy who was a true friend. The story is accompanied by wonderful, colorful illustrations. 30 pgs, hc. ~ Brianna
A little boy has a toy boat. He made it out of a can, a cork, a yellow pencil, and some white cloth. The boy and his boat are inseparable, until one day when the wind pushes the toy boat out into the wide lake. Alone now, the little boat must face fierce waves, a grumpy ferry, a sassy schooner, and a growling speed boat. How the little boat misses the boy! But if he is going to survive, he must figure a way to do it on his own.
Loren Long has a timeless and magical touch. As he did with The Little Engine That Could, he creates a world of toys and children that go right to the soul. Toy Boat will sail into young hearts and stay there.
