"The anthropomorphized boats have plenty of personality, and readers who study the expressions on the container ships will be rewarded.A brassy, assertive fellow--young readers in the middle of their own power struggles will relate." -- Kirkus Reviews "A feel-good story about a small individual overcoming obstacles." -- School Library Journal " Tough Tug sends positive messages about responsibility and helping others. Repeated phrases on each spread--Slide and Splash, Swirl and Twirl--get exaggerated font sizes and lend a fun rhythm to storytelling." -- Mom Read It "This delightful book is sure to capture the spirit of young children. Tough Tug has determination and energy, and I yearned to read this book aloud to a classroom of readers. As he adventures to new horizons, Tough Tug realizes just how difficult it is to be a tugboat, but he knows that his passion will get him to his goal.

The bright illustrations feature determined, anthropomorphic ships. Readers will feel energized after reading this one." -- Unleashing Readers " Tough Tug would be a welcome book for young readers navigating new places or experiences and for those excited by boats and vehicles at home and in classrooms." -- Celebrate Picture Books "The facial expressions on the boats in Tough Tug are exquisite! So many good character words come to mind as I look at the many faces of Tough Tug ! Wow!" -- Literary Fusions.