Author: Randall de Sève
Illustrator: Loren Long
Publisher: The Penguin Group
Publication Date: 2007
Genre: Fantasy Fiction
Audience: Gr. Pre-K - 2
Overview: The little toy boat, which had always dreamed of going on an adventure, breaks off its string during a storm and is tossed about with the larger boats on the lake. After becoming tattered and lonely the toy boat misses the little boy. When they are reunited, they play together and the little boy realizes that the little boat can be let off the string and that their friendship will bring him back.
Activity: Have student’s create their own toy boats and discuss nautical terms in the book.
Reviewer’s Name: Kate Williams
