Towed by Toad
An American Library Association Geisel Honor book ¿ An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a series for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck!


"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"

Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!

Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?

Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself - and can't! What happens when the helper needs help?

Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.
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Towed by Toad
An American Library Association Geisel Honor book ¿ An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a series for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck!


"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"

Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!

Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?

Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself - and can't! What happens when the helper needs help?

Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.
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Towed by Toad

Towed by Toad

by Jashar Awan

Narrated by Dakota Ray Hebert

Unabridged — 5 minutes

Towed by Toad

Towed by Toad

by Jashar Awan

Narrated by Dakota Ray Hebert

Unabridged — 5 minutes

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An American Library Association Geisel Honor book ¿ An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a series for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck!


"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"

Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!

Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?

Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself - and can't! What happens when the helper needs help?

Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A 2025 American Library Association Geisel Honor book
A 2025 American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A 2025 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
One of Imagination Soup's Best Picture Books of 2024


"A pitch-perfect picture book with broad appeal, ideal for both truck-obsessed toddlers and emerging readers." —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

"This rollicking story 'tows' kids along with its fast-paced humor. . . . Young readers will be pulled in by this humorous charmer." Kirkus Reviews

"Playful text and illustrations with creative use of rhyme sprinkled in will have readers smiling as they ride along with Toad in his truck." —The Pennsylvania Center for the Book

"The large print combined with short, rhyming text makes this adorably-illustrated picture book an excellent first read for young learners." Quebec Library Association

Kirkus Reviews

2024-06-15
Even helpers need help sometimes.

Toad’s job as a tow truck driver is so hectic that he doesn’t have time to eat the breakfast his dad’s prepared. “No time, Pop! Can’t stop!” Toad calls, racing out the door. Toad gets caught in heavy traffic as other animals race to their destinations. When one of them breaks down, “that’s where Toad comes in,” giving the beleaguered driver and the car a lift and tow, respectively. “I’m happy to help!” he announces. Caring Dad’s on the scene again, bringing Toad lunch. Toad’s response? “No time, Pop! Can’t stop!” As the day wears on, vehicular mishaps continue. Toad “answers the call” and “tows them all.” Then—uh-oh—his own truck goes kaput! Worse yet, he can’t fix it. What’s a tow truck driver to do whenhe needs a tow truck driver? Who’s Toad gonna call? Would you believe a great helper—Dad, a tow truck driver himself—comes to the rescue? Back at the family business’s garage, Toad finally finds time to eat. This rollicking story “tows” kids along with its fast-paced humor; its message that everyone occasionally needs assistance will resonate. The clipped text, heightening the sense of on-the-go movement, is comprised of brief sentences and phrases that use basic phonemic elements, making this funny, sweet tale a fine choice for emergent readers. The comical digital illustrations, featuring an all-animal cast, incorporate onomatopoeic sound effects.

Young readers will be pulled in by this humorous charmer.(Picture book. 4-7)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940195587857
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 07/01/2025
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: Up to 4 Years
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