{"product_id":"towed-by-toad-isbn-9781774883488","title":"Towed by Toad","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn American Library Association Geisel Honor book • An American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a picture book series from Caldecott Medal honoree Jashar Awan, for fans of Frog and Toad and \u003ci\u003eLittle Blue Truck\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"No time, Pop! Can't stop!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself — and can't! What happens when the helper needs help? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayful, funny and refreshingly sweet,\u003ci\u003e Towed by Toad\u003c\/i\u003e is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.\u003cb\u003eA 2025 American Library Association Geisel Honor book\u003cbr\u003eA 2025 American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003cbr\u003eA 2025 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eImagination Soup's \u003c\/i\u003eBest Picture Books of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A pitch-perfect picture book with broad appeal, ideal for both truck-obsessed toddlers and emerging readers.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This rollicking story 'tows' kids along with its fast-paced humor. . . . Young readers will be pulled in by this humorous charmer.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Playful text and illustrations with creative use of rhyme sprinkled in will have readers smiling as they ride along with Toad in his truck.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Pennsylvania Center for the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The large print combined with short, rhyming text makes this adorably-illustrated picture book an excellent first read for young learners.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eQuebec Library Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJASHAR AWAN\u003c\/b\u003e needed a tow truck during the making of this story. He is thankful to everyone who helped him with his car troubles and to everyone who helped him bring this book to you. Jashar’s previous picture books include \u003ci\u003eStrum \u0026amp; Drum: A Merry Little Quest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOnly Ants for Andy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat a Lucky Day!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI’m Going to Build a Snowman\u003c\/i\u003e, which was an ALA Notable Children’s Book of 2024 and a JLG Gold Standard Selection. In December 2020, he was profiled by\u003ci\u003e Publishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003ein their \"Fall 2020 Flying Starts\" as one of the most promising children's debut authors. A longtime New Yorker, Jashar now lives in Ohio with his wife and son.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301076914405,"sku":"NP9781774883488","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781774883488.jpg?v=1767742866","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/towed-by-toad-isbn-9781774883488","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}