A good book that shows bravery and emphasizes not giving up. Little Scoot won’t give up even with high winds and strong waves. He pushes though to get to Big Barge and get her unstuck.

The book has a bit of rhyming trouble in the beginning but smooths out and becomes a nice story. It almost appears as if a different person wrote the beginning, or it was added at another time. However, while it is confusing, it is not enough of a distraction to affect the quality of the book. The illustrations are red, white, and blue. They are simplistic and only the expression changes. This is an asset for the book. It works well with the story.


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This is a cute little book about a tugboat that has to brave the rough waters and storm in order to help bigger ships and boats.

Rebecca Kai Dotlich’s “Little Scoot” combines engaging illustrations and imaginative storytelling with character-building concepts to capture young readers’ attention, and inspire their minds and hearts.
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Love the message of this adorable book. Appropriate for kids of all ages and even for grown ups! The illustrations are cute and the story is great!

Cute picture book for little ones! We enjoyed the story and illustrations as well as Little Scoot. While it's not my kiddo's favorite, it has a good message!

Little Scoot is a children’s book written by Rebecca Kai Dotlich.

Summary: Little Scoot is asked to do a big task. It would be easy to give up, but she won’t!

My Thoughts: This was a fun little book. A quote from the illustrator states, “For all children; remember that even in bad times, there will always be a flame of light to help you overcome the storms of life.”

Don’t quit-a great premise for a book.

The art was simplistic yet sweet, and helped showcase a message all kids (and adults) need to be reminded of.

I liked it, and especially if you have a child that tends to give up easily, this could be one to add to your collection.

I would like to thank Astra Publishing House for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!

A sweet book about a little tugboat that never gives up. It’s has rhyming phrases and short sentences. It has a good message about persistence and not counting someone out just because they are small. Nice illustrations as well!

SUPER CUTE BOOK! My son loved it as did I! I thought the art was gorgeous, the story super fun, and boasted an amazing message of believing in yourself to boot!

Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to read this book! One of our favorites!

This is a wonderful book! The illustrations are great. This is a sweet story about facing our fears and being brave!

A sweet little book about a tugboat and how she is scared but pushes through her fears and is brave to do the job she is called to do. I think kids will really enjoy the story and rhythms of this book.

A sweet little story with a big heart. Little readers will love the tugboat’s journey and older readers will love the snuggly pacing.

What an intense adventure Little Scoot goes on! The pictures do a great job of sharing the drama and intensity with young readers. Would be great for prediction.

Cute children’s book. The formatting in getting it on my kindle was a bit confusing at first.

The book itself was super cute. My 5 year old son really enjoyed the illustrations.

We will read it again I’m sure.

This is a children's book that I read to my twin boys. I think this book is so cute, and my boys loved the pictures in this book. I loved the message in this book so much. This is a great and cute children's book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Boyds Mills Press) or author (Elizabeth Kai Dotlich) via NetGalley, so I can give honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

This is a cute little book about a little tugboat who faces his fears to save the day. The illustrations are great and it's a good book with a lovely message for young readers.
Many thanks to Boyds Mills Press and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Thank you to Netgalley and Astra Publishing House for this ARC. This was a cute little story about a tiny tugboat being brave. I love how the book recognized she was scared but that you can feel scared and still be brave. Adorable illustrations as well, and I love a good rhyming book. I recommend and will definitely be purchasing for our library.