Books Like Scuffy the Tugboat
Families who loved Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Scuffy the Tugboat by Gertrude Crampton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your little one is testing their boundaries or expressing a desire to do big things all by themselves. It is the perfect choice for the preschooler who swings between fierce independence and needing the security of a parent's lap. The story follows a toy tugboat who believes he is meant for bigger things than a bathtub, only to find that the vast, rushing world is much more overwhelming than he anticipated. Through Scuffy's journey from a small brook to the scary, bustling city docks, children learn that while exploring is exciting, there is a deep and necessary safety in belonging to someone who loves you. It is a gentle, classic tool for validating a child's ambition while providing the emotional 'anchor' they need to feel secure at home.
