Randall de Sève

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. Praise for TOY BOAT * "With plenty of buoyant charm and imaginative artwork, this contemporary Little Toot has an abundance of child appeal."--Booklist, starred review "A resonant tale with wide appeal."--Publishers Weekly

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A toy boat gets separated from its owner and has an adventure on the high seas.

When a hungry, scared little kitten is heard meowing outside, you might think this book is just about rescuing an animal. But it is actually about so much more. It starts with a dog who hears the sad sound, then the woman and child walking the dog stop to help. Soon, more people gather around. One friend brings a safe cardboard box, while another person hurries over with a dish of milk. Piece by piece, the people in the neighborhood come together to make sure the tiny creature is safe and loved. This beautiful, heartwarming tale shows exactly how kindness spreads from one person to another. It is a gentle reminder that when a community works as a team, they can bring hope and comfort to those who need it most.