num_pages: 40
description: Rosenthals drawings feel like a contemporary take on [Virginia Lee] Burtons spirit. The New York Times Book Review Children ages 37 will rejoice as in Marc Rosenthals retro illustrations the little plow surges into action rays of purposeful energy shooting off his red chassis. The Wall Street Journal Delightful retro artwork and clever text offer another tribute to teamwork and friendshipThree dynamic duos: Gus and Walt; Sue and Mo; Verdick and Rosenthal. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 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.Were 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 Walts affirming chants make this story about friendship and accepting help from others a real winner.
language: English
title: Small Walt and Mo the Tow
publisher: Simon  Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books