Both stories feature illustrations from the TV shows and large text. Early readers will enjoy Hank the Hug, a rebus story. Move your cursor over each picture and the word will fill-in. You can also listen to RealAudio soundtracks from selected Theodore Tugboat episodes. There are also tips outlining the concepts and skills learned from each story and questions to guide parents while they read with their children.
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These preschool level big print stories are easy to read and the illustrations are colorful and fun. There are also Learning Activities that develop skills, such as color recognition, creative writing, matching. Stories are arranged by theme, country of origin, and the values dealt with in each story. Stories are brief and are illustrated with children's art. Following each tale, there is a set of questions that readers can answer and view other kids' responses.