Books with title Big Surprise

Each title in the 'Toby, the Big Little Tugboat series' features a little tugboat and his daily activities in a small harbour.His friends include Maggie, a motor yacht, Larry, a heavy-duty lorry, Mr. Brightly, the lighthouse, and Mr. Heavy, the harbour crane. MikeGull is a seagull who, although not part of the stories themselves, acts as a commentor to the 'action'. Each page of text is accompanied by a full-colour illustration in bright, primary colours that will appeal to young children. The stories are suitable for reading aloud to very young ones, while slightly older readers will be able to cope with the text themselves.

Andy’s Big Surprise is a charming and funny story with simple illustrations. With its fun repetition, lively rhymes, and beloved characters, it makes a great read-aloud. The book shows togetherness and family by following a young boy growing up as a military dependent. With both parents in the military ne has traveled to and lived in multiple countries. It acknowledges the boy's feelings of frustration at not seeing or interacting with members of his extended family. That changes one day when Andy receives a surprise visit from his grandpa. This story is a cute adventure and a celebration to the military dependent.