Little Toot

A playful young tugboat would rather spin figure eights and pester the other boats than do any real tugging, until a storm strands him alone at sea near a stuck ocean liner in trouble.

For the kid who'd rather goof off than do the chore in front of them, Little Toot is proof that even the biggest goof-off can rise to the moment.

• Big idea: Growing up doesn't mean giving up your playful spirit — it means knowing when to use your strength for something that matters.
• Vibes: Salty harbor air, chugging engines, and a storm that turns silliness into courage.

• enjoy stories about boats, harbors, and things that go
• are working on taking responsibility when it counts
• like to act out big storms and daring rescues
• respond well to an underdog who comes through in the end

• Story & problem-solving: What kind of trouble was the ocean liner in when Little Toot found it?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Little Toot felt when he realized he was all alone as the storm rolled in?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever had to be brave and do something important, even when you were scared?
• Character: Why do you think Little Toot liked making figure eights instead of tugging boats like the others?
• Imagination: If you were a tugboat like Little Toot, what would you rather be doing in the harbor?