Captain Tugalong

By Dee Cache

When Captain Tugalong was new, he traveled up and down the harbor directing big ships in and out safely. Now tied in his slip, Tugalong can feel his cabin jiggle with broken glass and cracked wood. One day, Tugalong sees a most beautiful sight: a lovely sleek sailboat coming toward him, sparkling in the noonday sun. As Captain Tugalong and Sun Dancer (Sunnie for short) become friends, the old salt teaches the novice sailboat all about boating safety, and the youthful readers of Captain Tugalong learn the ropes at the same time. Here are all the basics of nautical knowledge: nomenclature, safety equipment, rules of the road, and methods for handling emergencies at sea. Picture book-ages 0-6.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870335154
• ISBN13: 9780870335150
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Schiffer Kids
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.2" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Captain Tugalong review

This book is full of facts about boats, it encourages questions which are eventually answered, and it puts safety issues into young minds to be pulled out if needed. Its story line is engaging and it is wonderfully illustrated. A joy for young readers and adults alike.

Much Needed!

This book does what no other book of its class has ever done...teaches boating safety rules to children while being very entertaining for adults too! The storyline is charming and illustrations are tops. Dee Cache's book should get an award for saving lives!

boating safety educational & fun

As a father of 4 young children I find this book must reading for the entire family. Beautifuly and cleaverly illustrated. A long overdue book for boating safety.