Description
An inspiring story of a community uniting to offer friendship, support, and new opportunities to a displaced family and their beloved steamboat.
Toot, toot! The Little Red Steamer happily puffs around the island, taking its passengers to and fro to do very important things. She takes the children to school and the people to work, where they build and mend and help others. Everyone loves the Little Red Steamer! When a sudden storm sets her adrift in the sea, it’ll take a whole community to rescue her. But the Little Red Steamer is a lot worse for wear, and many helpers will have to pitch in to put her back together again.
Reviews
“A satisfying adventure for boat devotees.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“With digitally colored pen and pencil art that’s reminiscent of linocut prints, Maland (We Light Up the Sky with Music!) captures the rhythmic flow of both water and daily life as a beloved steamer serves a cluster of seemingly tropical islands.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Maland’s cartoon drawings bring the boat and its surroundings to life, from the stormy seas to the urban environment, creating movement and texture with crosshatching while also reflecting the tone of the story as it moves from darkness and danger to muted uncertainty to a vibrant celebration of community.”
—Booklist
More Details
Juvenile Fiction – Transportation – Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
Juvenile Fiction – Social Themes – Values & Virtues
Juvenile Fiction – Business, Careers, Occupations
