A young boy has his heart set on a brand-new toy fire truck, so he is disappointed when he gets his grandfather's rusty old fire truck, Red, instead. But working together, the boy and his grandfather patch Red right up while Grandpa tells his grandson all about the adventures he had with Red when he was a boy.
"Even small children know the magic of a special toy, however drawn they are to the new, and who doesn't like a fire truck story? VERDICT A warm addition to transportation shelves."
School Library Journal
"A resonant tale with wide appeal."
Publishers Weekly on The Toy Boat by Randall de Seve
"Staake and de Sève are a perfect match in this inter-generational tale that puts value on experience, memories, and time spent together. An absolute delight."
