Hugo the Lifesaving Sailor
Lorette Broekstra
Hardcover
(Allen & Unwin, Aug. 1, 2006)
Hugo the elephant once again saves the day in the second book of his delightful series. Hugo and other residents of Hometown are enjoying a beautiful day on the water when a storm unexpectedly washes Penelope, a penguin, out to sea. With the help of his handy trunk and trusty ship, Gypsy, quick-thinking Hugo propels himself to Penelope's rescue. Strong colors, bold illustrations, and an exciting and straightforward plot make this a charming adventure for parents to read to toddlers or for very young readers to tackle independently.
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