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Small Walt befriends a tow truck when he comes across a car in need of help in this irresistible companion to Small Walt, which Kirkus Reviews called "charming and endearing" in a starred review.We're Gus and Walt We plow and we salt We clear the snow so the Cars can go! A bitter blizzard. A snowbound town. When a car skids off the road, Small Walt and Gus might not have what it takes to save the day on their own. But who does? Mo the Tow to the rescue! When we need a tow, We call on Mo ... We can depend On our new friend! Text filled with onomatopoeia and Walt's affirming chants make this story about friendship and accepting help from others a real winner.
About the Author
Elizabeth Verdick loves writing books that root for kids and help them grow. Her work serves young people of all ages, from babies to teens. Her picture books include SMALL WALT, SMALL WALT AND MO THE TOW, BIKE AND TRIKE, PEEP LEAP, and the upcoming SMALL WALT SPOTS DOT. Her "Best Behavior" series features award-winning board books such as the classic TEETH ARE NOT FOR BITING and the more recent WORRIES ARE NOT FOREVER, plus many other titles that guide young children's social-and-emotional development. Her "Toddler Tools" series focuses on daily transitions and routines, including CALM-DOWN TIME and BYE-BYE TIME. Her "Laugh and Learn" series offers helpful advice for kids and teens, but humor as well, with titles such as HOW TO TAKE THE GRRRR OUT OF ANGER and STRESS CAN REALLY GET ON YOUR NERVES. Elizabeth coauthored THE SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, which has been in print for eight years and is currently being revised and updated for a new generation of young people. She lives in Minnesota with her family and pets. You can learn more about the author by visiting her website: elizabethverdick.com.
