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Scuffy the Tugboat

By Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

By Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

By Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

By Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

By Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

By Gertrude Crampton
Illustrated by Tibor Gergely

By Gertrude Crampton
Read by Skip Hinnant

By Gertrude Crampton
Read by Skip Hinnant

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Hardcover $5.99

Jan 31, 2001 | ISBN 9780307020468 | 2-5 years

Ebook $4.99

May 25, 2010 | ISBN 9780307759474 | 2-5 years

Enhanced Ebook $4.99

Nov 15, 2010 | ISBN 9780307938206 | 2-5 years

Audiobook Download $2.00

Jun 17, 2025 | 11 Minutes | 2-5 years

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    About Scuffy the Tugboat

    One of the most beloved children’s stories ever—the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. 

    Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

    About Scuffy the Tugboat

    Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book.

    About Scuffy the Tugboat

    Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world in this delightful Read & Listen edition. But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book.

    This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

    About Scuffy the Tugboat

    One of the most beloved children’s stories ever—the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. 

    Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

    Listen to a sample from Scuffy the Tugboat

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    About Gertrude Crampton

    Gertrude Crampton (1909-1996) wrote the beloved classic Little Golden Books Tootle (published in 1945) and Scuffy the Tugboat (published in 1946), both of which have never been out of print. Crampton was born in New York in 1909, and studied at the… More about Gertrude Crampton

    About Tibor Gergely

    TIBOR GERGELY (1900-1978) brought to life two of the most popular Little Golden Book characters, beloved by generations: Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he received his formal art schooling in Vienna at age 20. Gergely designed stage… More about Tibor Gergely

    About Gertrude Crampton

    Gertrude Crampton (1909-1996) wrote the beloved classic Little Golden Books Tootle (published in 1945) and Scuffy the Tugboat (published in 1946), both of which have never been out of print. Crampton was born in New York in 1909, and studied at the… More about Gertrude Crampton

    About Tibor Gergely

    TIBOR GERGELY (1900-1978) brought to life two of the most popular Little Golden Book characters, beloved by generations: Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he received his formal art schooling in Vienna at age 20. Gergely designed stage… More about Tibor Gergely

    About Gertrude Crampton

    Gertrude Crampton (1909-1996) wrote the beloved classic Little Golden Books Tootle (published in 1945) and Scuffy the Tugboat (published in 1946), both of which have never been out of print. Crampton was born in New York in 1909, and studied at the… More about Gertrude Crampton

    About Tibor Gergely

    TIBOR GERGELY (1900-1978) brought to life two of the most popular Little Golden Book characters, beloved by generations: Scuffy the Tugboat and Tootle. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he received his formal art schooling in Vienna at age 20. Gergely designed stage… More about Tibor Gergely

    About Gertrude Crampton

    Gertrude Crampton (1909-1996) wrote the beloved classic Little Golden Books Tootle (published in 1945) and Scuffy the Tugboat (published in 1946), both of which have never been out of print. Crampton was born in New York in 1909, and studied at the… More about Gertrude Crampton

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Classics | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $5.99
    Published by Golden Books
    Jan 31, 2001 | 24 Pages | 6-5/8 x 8 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780307020468

    Category: Children’s Classics

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Golden Books
    May 25, 2010 | 24 Pages | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780307759474

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Golden Books
    Nov 15, 2010 | 24 Pages | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780307938206

    Category: Children’s Classics | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $2.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 17, 2025 | 11 Minutes | 2-5 years | ISBN 9798217173365

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