Tootle
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1945 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Tootle

By Gertrude Crampton, Tibor Gergely (Illustrator)

A young train must choose between freedom and his dream of becoming a Flyer.

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24 pages· 1,611 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Tootle, a playful young locomotive, loves chasing butterflies but dreams of becoming a Flyer between New York and Chicago. To achieve this, he must learn to stay on the tracks. Will Tootle sacrifice his playful nature for his ambitious dream, or will he find a way to balance both? Join Tootle on his journey of self-discovery and determination, where the stakes are high, and the path is uncertain. Can he stay on track and fulfill his dream, or will his love for adventure lead him astray?

From the publisher

In this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what–if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and Chicago!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
1,611
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~631L
Themes & topics
Books about transportationBooks about trainsBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtuesBooks about self-discipline
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41387
Publication
Published
February 12, 2001
First published
January 1, 1945
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307020970

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