Tootle

A young locomotive in training would rather chase butterflies through the meadow than stay on his tracks, until his engineer, Bill, comes up with a plan to bring him back.

For the kid who wanders off mid-task chasing whatever catches their eye, Tootle is a gentle nudge toward staying the course.

• Big idea: Growing up means learning to balance freedom with responsibility, even when the rules feel like they're holding you back.
• Vibes: Old-fashioned, cheerful, and reassuring, with a steady chug-along rhythm.

• enjoy stories about trains and vehicles
• are working on following rules and staying on task
• like to imagine running off to play instead of doing chores
• respond well to gentle lessons wrapped in a classic story

• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Tootle wanted to leave the tracks and run through the meadow?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Bill felt when Tootle kept wandering off?
• Real-life connection: Do you ever want to stop what you're supposed to be doing to go play instead?
• Imagination: If you were a young train like Tootle, what would you want to chase in the meadow?
• Looking ahead: What do you think Tootle needs to learn before he can become a Flyer?