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Books with author Leonard Donaldson

  • Toby to the Rescue: Toby To The Rescue tells the story of a little tugboat who loves to help his friends. This first reader is a great children’s book for boys and girls.

    Leo Donaldson

    eBook (, Feb. 22, 2014)
    Toby to the Rescue: First Reader for children age 3-5“Arguably one of the absolute best children’s books available for ages 3-5!!” Michelle Dean, Mother of 3.Toby the Tugboat and Maggie are back in another fun and educational children’s book. In Toby to the Rescue the little boats with big personalities need to help their friend out of a very sticky situation. Larry Lorry has a fish delivery he needs to make, but he’s stuck in the harbour and cannot move. Can Toby and Maggie save the day and get Larry on his way in time?Early Reader Books with a Life LessonToby to the Rescue is not only a lovely first reader; it also features a lesson in the story. By following the adventures of Toby and friends, children will learn just how great it feels to help others. Guided by interesting advice and snippets from Professor Mike Gull the sea gull, this children’s book is both fun and educational.Toby to the Rescue is great as a:Kindergarten bookToddler bookStory time book for ages 3-5Educational first readerTeaching kids moralsJoin Toby On A First Reader JourneyThe tales of Toby and his friends form part of a series of children’s books that can be enjoyed in any order, individually, or one after another. These early readers introduce kids in a fun and educational way to the harbour and the boats, lighthouses and lorries that make deep-sea fishing possible. Each of the toddler’s books is beautifully illustrated and a joy to look at and read.
  • Toby And Friends Coloring & Activity Book: Toby teaches kids to learn, and improve their pen control with this Educational Activity Book. Ideal for 3-5 year old's

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (Independently published, Oct. 31, 2019)
    Toby And Friends Coloring Book For Children: An Educational Activity Book The Perfect Coloring Book For Children Who Love To Learn!The Toby and Friends coloring book for children is so much more than just your usual activity book for kids. Author and illustrator Leo Donaldson has created a fun, interactive and educational book that’s packed full of great pictures for kids to color in, and learn valuable skills while doing so.A Coloring Book With Benefits This cheerful coloring book for children features characters from the Toby and Friend’s stories, and is ideal for any child that is learning to count, master their ABC’s or hone their writing skills.Coloring in can really aid a child’s development and helps them develop good pen control, hand- eye co-ordination and motor skills. In this activity book for kids, little ones can develop their skills and creativity, all while enjoying themselves and getting to know the characters in the Toby and Friends books.The book is filled with different exercises that will appeal to kids. Tracing exercises, number drills and basic math’s concepts are all included in a format that is attractive and exciting.Building Basic SkillsThe Toby and Friends coloring book features the following educational activities that are sure to keep kids amused and entertained:MazesJoin the DotsCounting PuzzlesAlphabet ActivitiesPen Control ExercisesThe Toby and Friends Coloring Book for Children is ideal as:A fun activity book for kidsHelping children with pen controlBoosting a child’s development while they color inTeaching children ABC’s and 123’sA preschool or kindergarten activity bookAn educational creative outletLet Toby and Friends help kids learn and have fun while they are doing so. You can turn coloring in to something that’s both valuable and rewarding with this kids activity book.The Story Behind the Toby and Friends Coloring BookAuthor of the Toby and Friends books Leo Donaldson has a keen interest in children’s development and education. This led to the creation of a coloring book for children that helps kids develop their skills and pen control, all while enjoying fun activities.
  • Toby Makes a New Friend: Toby the Tugboat Makes A New Friend is another wonderful toddler book in the series. Join Toby and his friends as they teach kids about making friends.

    Leo Donaldson

    eBook (, Feb. 22, 2014)
    Toby Makes a New Friend: Toddler Books for ages 3-5Join Maggie, Toby and friends on an exciting new adventure!The competition is on! Toby the Tugboat and Maggie the racing yacht want to see who is the fastest, so they race all the way across the harbour. Who do you think will win? Will anything happen along the way? Or will this race lead to a whole new adventure?Join Toby and his friends in a toddler book that takes you on an adventure out to sea. You’ll meet a new friend or two, play hide and seek, and learn more about the beautiful creatures that inhabit the ocean.Early Reader Books with a Life LessonToby Makes A New Friend is an excellent first reader that also has a special lesson for little ones. The lesson this toddler book beautifully illustrates is that life is not about who is the fastest or the best; it’s about what you learn a long the way. There are also several interesting and educational snippets and words of wisdom from Toby’s friend, professor Mike Gull the seagull, so it’s a learning experience all round.Toby Makes a New Friend is suitable for:Kids of book age 3-5A kindergarten bookEarly readerLearning to readA life skills teaching aidLearn About the Sea With A Children’s Book Toby Makes a New Friend is an excellent toddler book for little ones who like the sea, or have a sense of adventure. The characters come to life on the brightly illustrated pages, and you’ll meet not just Toby and Maggie, but Mr Heavy the crane, Larry Lorry, Brightly the Lighthouse and sailboats Skittle and Scant too. Each character brings something special to this early reader, and as an added plus you’ll find out more about dolphins when Toby encounters them in the water.
  • Toby’s Big Surprise: Toby’s Big Surprise is the first in the series of children’s books by Leo Donaldson. This educational first reader is perfect for kid’s aged 3-5.

    Leo Donaldson

    eBook (, Feb. 21, 2014)
    Toby’s Big Surprise: Picture Books for Toddlers The “Have-to-Have” Children’s Book Of The Year!Join Toby the Big Little Tugboat on an adventure in the harbour in a colourful, easy to read children’s book. In Toby’s Big Surprise you’ll meet Larry Lorry, Andy the Aeroplane, Maggie and other colourful characters, and you’ll find out what the surprise is that Toby has been hiding! The little tugboat may have been missing for a few days, but when he sees his friends again, he’s better than ever; or so he thinks.Early Reader Books with a Life LessonToby’s Big Surprise has a wonderful message in it for kids, and guided by the wise words of the Seagull, Professor Mike Gull, this children’s book offers a valuable take-home lesson.The lesson in the story is to like someone for who they are, and not the shiny new toys that they have. In this early reader the idea is beautifully incorporated, and is sure to be remembered by little ones who are keen to learn in a fun and educational way.Toby’s Big Surprise is perfect as a:First reader for kids of book age 3-5An educational children’s bookA kindergarten bookFun bedtime storyKids learning to readToby’s Adventures ContinueToby’s Big Surprise is the first book in this early reader books series, and it’s packed full of characters all with their own unique personalities and special skills. Not only does this children’s book offer a little life lesson, it also teaches children about the boats that you’ll find in a harbour, and what they do.If you enjoy Toby’s Big Surprise, then the other toddler books in the series are a must-have too.
  • Toby Learns a Lesson: In Toby Learns a Lesson the little tugboat discovers the value of listening to his elders. This children’s book has a valuable message for kids age 3-5.

    Leo Donaldson

    eBook (, Feb. 22, 2014)
    Toby Learns a Lesson: Children’s books for toddlers “A delight to beginner readers!” – Carrol Parson, Preschool TeacherToby 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.Early Reader Books with a Life LessonThe 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 suitable as a:First ReaderKindergarten bookEducational children’s book for ages 3-5Picture book for toddlersBedtime storyMeet Toby’s Friends In A Series of Children’s BooksToby 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!
  • Toby Makes a New Friend: Picture books for Children about Boats

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (Independently published, March 12, 2019)
    Toby Makes a New Friend: Toddler Books for ages 3-5Join Maggie, Toby and friends on an exciting new adventure!The competition is on! Toby the Tugboat and Maggie the racing yacht want to see who is the fastest, so they race all the way across the harbour. Who do you think will win? Will anything happen along the way? Or will this race lead to a whole new adventure?Join Toby and his friends in a toddler book that takes you on an adventure out to sea. You’ll meet a new friend or two, play hide and seek, and learn more about the beautiful creatures that inhabit the ocean.Early Reader Books with a Life LessonToby Makes A New Friend is an excellent first reader that also has a special lesson for little ones. The lesson this toddler book beautifully illustrates is that life is not about who is the fastest or the best; it’s about what you learn a long the way. There are also several interesting and educational snippets and words of wisdom from Toby’s friend, professor Mike Gull the seagull, so it’s a learning experience all round.Toby Makes a New Friend is suitable for:Kids of book age 3-5A kindergarten bookEarly readerLearning to readA life skills teaching aidLearn About the Sea With A Children’s Book Toby Makes a New Friend is an excellent toddler book for little ones who like the sea, or have a sense of adventure. The characters come to life on the brightly illustrated pages, and you’ll meet not just Toby and Maggie, but Mr Heavy the crane, Larry Lorry, Brightly the Lighthouse and sailboats Skittle and Scant too. Each character brings something special to this early reader, and as an added plus you’ll find out more about dolphins when Toby encounters them in the water.
  • Books for kids: Toby Makes a New Friend:

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 1, 2016)
    TOBY MAKES A NEW FRIEND Inside This Edition Book 3 of 4. Toby and Maggie decide to have a race. Maggie is sure that she will win. Halfway through the race, the two discover something in the water and forget about the race altogether. On close inspection, they find a new friend and end up playing in the harbour together for the rest of the day. There is a lesson to be learned in this stories for kids book in that Toby learns that to play a game or compete in a race, he has to stick to the rules of the game or otherwise it’s not fair.
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  • Toby's Big Surprise: A Children's book about a Little Tugboat Named Toby and his friends in Kalk Bay Harbour, Cape Town, South Africa

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 7, 2016)
    Toby’s Big Surprise: Picture Books for Toddlers The “Have-to-Have” Children’s Book Of The Year!Join Toby the Big Little Tugboat on an adventure in the harbour in a colourful, easy to read children’s book. In Toby’s Big Surprise you’ll meet Larry Lorry, Andy the Aeroplane, Maggie and other colourful characters, and you’ll find out what the surprise is that Toby has been hiding! The little tugboat may have been missing for a few days, but when he sees his friends again, he’s better than ever; or so he thinks.Early Reader Books with a Life LessonToby’s Big Surprise has a wonderful message in it for kids, and guided by the wise words of the sea gull, Professor Mike Gull, this children’s book offers a valuable take-home lesson.The lesson in the story is to like someone for who they are, and not the shiny new toys that they have. In this early reader the idea is beautifully incorporated, and is sure to be remembered by little ones who are keen to learn in a fun and educational way.Toby’s Big Surprise is perfect as a:First reader for kids of book age 3-5An educational children’s bookA kindergarten bookFun bedtime storyKids learning to readToby’s Adventures ContinueToby’s Big Surprise is the first book in this early reader books series, and it’s packed full of characters all with their own unique personalities and special skills. Not only does this children’s book offer a little life lesson, it also teaches children about the boats that you’ll find in a harbour, and what they do.If you enjoy Toby’s Big Surprise, then the other toddler books in the series are a must-have too.
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  • Toby's Big Surprise

    Leonard Donaldson

    Hardcover (Struik Publishers, July 31, 2007)
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  • 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

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 22, 2014)
    Toby Learns a Lesson: Children’s books for toddlers “A delight to beginner readers!” – Carrol Parson, Preschool TeacherToby 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.Early Reader Books with a Life LessonThe 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 suitable as a:First ReaderKindergarten bookEducational children’s book for ages 3-5Picture book for toddlersBedtime storyMeet Toby’s Friends In A Series of Children’s BooksToby 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!
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  • Books for Kids: Toby to the Rescue:

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Nov. 24, 2016)
    Toby to the Rescue Larry-Lorry the little truck has to go make a delivery in the City. It had been raining the night before and the rain had made the ground soft and muddy. Larry-Lorry gets stuck in the mud and cannot get free. Mr. Heavy calls Toby and Maggie to help. Can they try to get their friend free from being stuck in the mud? The lesson to be learned from this story is that one can accomplish anything if you work together as a team. preschool books for 3-5, preschool reading, picture books ages 3-5, picture books for toddlers, picture books for children, Books for kids
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  • Toby To The Rescue: A Children's book about a Little Tugboat Named Toby and his friends in Kalk Bay Harbour, Cape Town, South Africa

    Leo Donaldson

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 22, 2014)
    Toby to the Rescue: First Reader for children age 3-5“Arguably one of the absolute best children’s books available for ages 3-5!!” Michelle Dean, Mother of 3.Toby the Tugboat and Maggie are back in another fun and educational children’s book. In Toby to the Rescue the little boats with big personalities need to help their friend out of a very sticky situation. Larry Lorry has a fish delivery he needs to make, but he’s stuck in the harbour and cannot move. Can Toby and Maggie save the day and get Larry on his way in time?Early Reader Books with a Life LessonToby to the Rescue is not only a lovely first reader; it also features a lesson in the story. By following the adventures of Toby and friends, children will learn just how great it feels to help others. Guided by interesting advice and snippets from Professor Mike Gull the sea gull, this children’s book is both fun and educational.Toby to the Rescue is great as a:Kindergarten bookToddler bookStory time book for ages 3-5Educational first readerTeaching kids moralsJoin Toby On A First Reader JourneyThe tales of Toby and his friends form part of a series of children’s books that can be enjoyed in any order, individually, or one after another. These early readers introduce kids in a fun and educational way to the harbour and the boats, lighthouses and lorries that make deep-sea fishing possible. Each of the toddler’s books is beautifully illustrated and a joy to look at and read.
    J