Toby Learns A Lesson: A Children's book about a Little Tugboat Named Toby and his friends in Kalk Bay Harbour, Cape Town, South Africa

"A delight to beginner readers " - Carrol Parson, Preschool Teacher

Toby the Tugboat is about to go out to sea alone for the very first time Will he be brave and find his friend Maggie without any difficulty, or will the big waves and strong winds stop him from doing his job?

Climb on board for an adventure in an educational children's book that's full of fun. In Toby Learns a Lesson the little tugboat has to rely on his friends and the advice of Mr Heavy the harbour crane to get him and his friend home safely.

The wise sea gull in Toby Learns a Lesson has plenty of advice and clever titbits to offer. In this first reader he helps to explain the moral in the story. Professor Mike Gull tells kids that they should always listen to their parents, as they know best, and that by following instructions, you'll be safely guided to where you need to go

Toby Learns a Lesson also teaches us that we can rely on friends, and that if we are scared, we can always ask for help too. This children's book has a strong message and it's gorgeous illustrations make learning the lesson all the more fun.

Toby Learns a Lesson is one of a series of children's books that features the plucky little tugboat and his friends Larry Lorry, Maggie, Brightly the lighthouse and other cheerful characters. Kids will love these educational first readers that are filled with bright illustrations and useful snippets from a knowledgeable sea gull These books for toddlers can be read in any order, but once kids meet Toby and his friends, they'll want to read them all