The Toy Boat

by Randall de Sève

Book Overview

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.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399243747
• ISBN13: 9780399243745
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.7" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Powerful teachings and heart captivating.

The illustration is so beautiful and it matches well with the story. There's a lifetime lesson in this book and there's always something going on in each page, which, is good if you take into consideration your little ones' spam attention.

eye catching

I LOVE LOREN LONGS ILLUSTRATIONS!!! this book captures your attention with its mood catching illustrations. I purchased this book after the reviews i read here. I don't regret it. The story of this toy boat going on his own adventure and then wanting to come back home is great to read to my little one (almost 3). My son wants this book read often and is definitely one of his favorites. One of mine too!!

Wonderful Story

This is a truly wonderful story. My son received this when he was two years old, a year later and we are STILL reading this book at least once a day. My son is a very active boy but will always sit down and read this book. I'm purchasing two additional copies - one to save for when he's older and another because the first copy has been read so many times its quite worn! A must for every little boy!!!

An Enchanting Tale For Young Boys

Toy Boat is a simple story enhanced wonderfully by the vibrant illustrations of Loren Long. My son loved the tale of the boat and was intrigued when it was lost in the churning waters with the big boats. He also loved the conclusion, when the boat returns to the open hands and heart of his young boy. The illustrations take this story to a much higher level. Together, the text and artwork make for pure enchantment.

Love This Book!

Shipping was quick and the book is a great story for kids. The pictures are wonderful! I bought it for a Kindergarten teacher who loved it.

Amazing illustrations and touching story

My son (who is 4) loves this story. The illustrations are gorgeous. The story about a toy's journey back home to his boy struck a chord with us.