Scuffy the Tugboat
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1946 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Scuffy the Tugboat

Written by Gertrude Crampton · Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

A tugboat's quest for adventure leads to a surprising discovery about home.

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24 pages· 990 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~530L
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Bookroo's summary

Scuffy the Tugboat dreams of grand adventures beyond the bathtub. Leaving behind the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy, Scuffy embarks on a journey downriver. As he navigates the vast world, Scuffy faces unexpected challenges and realizes that perhaps the comfort of home is what he truly desires. Will Scuffy find his way back, or is he destined for bigger things? This timeless tale invites readers to explore the balance between adventure and belonging.

From the publisher

One of the most beloved children’s stories ever—the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat.

Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

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How many copies of Scuffy the Tugboat have been sold?

Over 7.3 million copies have been sold.

What is the Little Golden Book series that Scuffy the Tugboat is a part of?

The Little Golden Book series began in 1942 and was created with the intent to be affordable for most people, sold at twenty-five cents at everyday shopping locations. The books in this series can be recognized by their gold-foil spines.

When was Scuffy the Tugboat first published?

1946

Is there a movie adaptation of Scuffy the Tugboat?

A movie was made in 1985, based off of the book.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41372
Publication
Published
January 31, 1960
First published
January 1, 1946
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307020468

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