The Tugboat and the Silver Moon by Kersten Hamilton - ISBN: 9780593528396
Hardcover
Stuck ship, steadfast moon: a shimmering rescue at sea.

The Tugboat and the Silver Moon

$36.22

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    6 August 2024

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Summary

A timeless picture book from the creator of the Red Truck and Friends series about a ship stuck in a canal and the moon that set it free.

The silver moon sails through the vast blue sky as a cargo ship down below is stuck in a canal. The tugboat tugs until the line goes taut. The diggers scoop up enough sand for a castle. The dredger glugs all the silt he can. But it’s no use. For seven long days, the moon watches as the ship stays put, becoming fuller, brighter, closer, until she’s f…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593528396
ISBN-10:0593528395
Author:Kersten Hamilton, Barry Gott
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:6 August 2024
Weight:403g
Dimensions:236mm x 276mm x 9mm
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Critics Review

“Inspired by the true story of the Ever Given, which in 2021 became stuck in the Suez Canal, the narrative is related in a breathtaking manner that will leave readers on the edge of their seats … A dynamic rescue tale laced with an age-appropriate science lesson.” –Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Kersten Hamilton

Kersten Hamilton is the author of over twenty-five books. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Barry Gott has been drawing his entire life. His first book was illustrated on the backs of paint can labels from his dad’s paint factory and dictated to his mom, since he’d only mastered writing the letters A through C. He’s been creating children’s books, humorous greeting cards, and various other art in his attic studio in Cleveland, Ohio, ever since.

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