You're Tough, Tugboat!

From the creators of Try Again, Tractor! and You Can Do It, Digger! comes a heartwarming, action-packed adventure that celebrates courage, cooperation, and discovering your own strength—even when the waves get rough.

All Aboard for a High-Seas Team Adventure! At the busy dockside, big ships and hardworking harbor helpers are getting ready to head out to sea. Crane lifts the cargo, Pilot Boat shows the way, and Lightship keeps everyone safe. But when strong winds blow in and things don’t go as planned, it’s up to Tugboat to prove that true toughness isn’t about size—it’s about heart, determination, and never giving up.

Lift the Flaps for a Surprise Under Every Wave! This interactive board book features double-layer lift-the-flaps, offering little readers extra surprises as they explore the story. With rhyming, read-aloud text and bold, colorful illustrations, You’re Tough, Tugboat! invites children to engage with the story while building early literacy skills and developing fine motor coordination.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love vehicles, boats, and hands-on play, this empowering story reinforces key social-emotional themes like teamwork, resilience, and self-belief. Ideal for fans of construction sites, busy ports, and heart-filled adventures on the high seas!

Set sail with Tugboat and friends—because even the smallest boats can weather the biggest storms.

JENNIFER ECKFORD is a writer whose books have been published in more than thirty languages around the world. She studied painting at the Slade School of Fine Art in London before becoming an award-winning writer, editor and publisher of children's books. She lives on the North Norfolk coast in the UK with her young family.