"Toad does not stop at Hog's Wash and Shine.
Toad does not stop for a bite
at Red Belly's lunch line.
Toad does not stop for ... "
This is such an exceptionally good read, especially if your littles like helping others and love to hear a story that makes them laugh. It's a great premise for a book that is sure to be read often.
The opening scene happens before the title page is reached. A dog is driving along at speed when he remembers he left his coffee on the roof of his car. Distracted, he bumps into a light standard and has to call Toad for a tow.
"Little ones.
Big ones.
Everyone makes mistakes.
These things happen! "
Toad is back following his initial tale, Towed by Toad (tundra, 2024). Toad loves to stop and help any stranded driver in need of a tow. He takes the vehicles straight o Pop's Tire & Car Repair, where they are attended to by ... you guessed it, Pop! While Pop examines the latest arrival, Toad is off again to help Sharp Pat who has a flat.
Toad is driving pretty fast as he hurries to provide assistance. He zips past every other vehicle on the road, and every nearby establishment as well. He stops for nothing. Sadly, the warning comes too late for Toad to slow down. The red light is up and Toad is watching for green, rather than what is in front of him. As soon as that light turns to green, he is OFF. Too quickly, it turns out. He slams into the car directly in front of him. Oh, dear!
Luckily, no one is hurt. While Toad is quick to tell others that 'these things happen', he is quite sure nothing like that should happen to him. His friends reassure him about mistakes. It will be up to Toad to decide how he handles the situation, won't it? Will he tell Pop the truth, do you think?
With winning digital art, and a positive message for little ones, this book will capture attention and encourage discussion about other such situations.
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