Books Like Tootle
Families who loved Tootle 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 Tootle 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.
A parent might reach for this book when their energetic or distractible child is struggling to understand and follow rules. Tootle is a classic, gentle story about a young locomotive in training whose most important lesson is to 'always stay on the rails.' When the lure of playing in a sunny meadow becomes too strong, Tootle starts wandering off track, until his community finds a clever and kind way to help him understand the importance of his responsibilities. This book is a wonderful tool for starting conversations about why rules exist, focusing on a goal, and the satisfaction that comes from doing your job well. Its simple metaphor is perfectly suited for preschoolers learning about boundaries at home or school.
