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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2007
PreS-Gr 1 A boy loves his toy boat and he takes it everywhere, keeping it close on a string near open water. When he drops the string and the toy is carried far out on the lake, it faces the perils of high waves, stormy skies, and large, mean-spirited vessels. The small boat, near sinking, sail heavy with water, misses the child terribly and floats aimlessly all night, lonely and frightened. (Even the moon is shown weeping at such a pathetic plight.) Finally the next day, "a humble l...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
A boy's toy boat is swept out to sea and finds that freedom among the larger boats is intimidating without his frien...Log In or Sign Up to Read More