Reviews

Little Tug by Stephen Savage

libraryannemckernan's review against another edition

4.0

Cute bit I was hoping for more factual information. Odd mix of non fiction and fiction.

librarybrods's review against another edition

4.0

Got to meet Stephen Savage at the Rhode Island Book Festival and he signed my copy for my niece and nephew, Bella and Carter!

maidmarianlib's review against another edition

4.0

Bold graphic illustrations with a simple message of friendship and everyone having their own place in the world.

kristinajean's review against another edition

3.0

The cover of Little Tug by Stephen Savage immediately reminds me of classic titles like "The Little Engine that Could," "Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel" and the newer title "Otis". The retro feel of the font and the contrasting red tugboat with blue background promises traditional picturebook conventions that are just not realized as the story progresses. The text is good. Simple, meaningful. The illustrations, however, are rendered digitally and the classic feel of the cover dissipates into disappointment. I was hopeful with the title page--a full page blue spread with Little Tug a lonely red dot. But any symbolism and conventions were lost on me for the rest of the story because the digital illustrations lack any detail and nuances that make the classic picturebook so special.

heypretty52's review

4.0

This book reminded me of a small toy tugboat I had as a child. This simple story of duty would be fun for bedtime.

beaniebee's review

3.0

Very quick read, almost too simple. Wasn't enough variety to keep a 2 year old's attention.