About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their vehicle-obsessed child starts asking questions about how giant ships get into busy harbors. This nonfiction easy-reader uses simple, direct language and large, colorful photographs to explain the important work of tugboats. It covers how they push and pull massive ships, break through ice, and even help fight fires. The primary emotional theme is curiosity, satisfying a child's wonder about how the world works. Perfect for ages 4 to 8, it's an excellent choice for building vocabulary about machines and jobs and serves as a fantastic introduction to informational texts for a young, inquisitive mind.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This book is purely informational and focuses on machinery and its function.
Ideal Reader
A 4 to 6-year-old who is deeply fascinated by vehicles and machines, often called a "things that go" kid. This is perfect for a child who has started asking "how does that work?" and prefers clear facts and real photographs over fictional stories. It's an excellent first nonfiction book for an inquisitive preschooler or kindergartener.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book is self-contained, and the clear photos provide excellent context for the simple vocabulary. It can be read cold without any need for pre-explanation. The parent has just seen their child pointing at a harbor scene in a movie or another book and asking, "What's that little boat doing next to the big one?" or "How does that giant ship get parked?"
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