Book Series · 3 Books

Tonka Books

In order from Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter to Let's Drive a Garbage Truck!.

The Tonka series is a set of 3 board books by Tonka Corporation, published between 1997 and 2022. Written for ages 0–7, most books run about 10 pages.

Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter
Tough as a Tractor
Let's Drive a Garbage Truck!
Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter
Let's Drive a Garbage Truck!
Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter
Tough as a Tractor
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter
Sale price
$350
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997

Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter

By Tonka Corporation, Cynthia Benjamin, Steven James Petruccio (Illustrator)

A pilot battles nature's fury to save lives before a special celebration.

32 pages
Paperback
Summary: In a world where nature's wrath knows no bounds, a rescue helicopter pilot faces perilous fires, floods, and hurricanes. Each mission is a race against time, but his heart is set on making it home for his daughter's birthday. Will he conquer the elements and fulfill his promise, or will the stormy skies keep him away? Dive into a tale of courage, duty, and the unyielding bond of family.
The complete set

Tonka Series

3 books · Published 1997–2022

Series
Sale price
$350

Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997

A pilot battles nature's fury to save lives before a special celebration.

Tough as a Tractor

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2004

Discover a tractor's exciting day of work and play.

Let's Drive a Garbage Truck!

Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2022

Join a garbage truck adventure with interactive fun.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tonka series?

There are 3 books in the Tonka series. It began with Working Hard with the Rescue Helicopter in 1997, and the newest book, Let's Drive a Garbage Truck!, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Tonka books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Tonka to life.

01

Tonka Corporation

Author
02

Cynthia Benjamin

Author
03

Victoria Hickle

Author
04

Grace Baranowski

Author
05

Steven James Petruccio

Illustrator
06

Gary Lacoste

Illustrator

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