Towed by Toad - by Jashar Awan (Hardcover)

About the Book

A picture book about a helpful toad mechanic who needs some help of his own.

Book Synopsis

An American Library Association Geisel Honor book - An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a picture book series from Caldecott Medal honoree Jashar Awan, for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck!

"No time, Pop! Can't stop!"

Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue!

Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone else who needs to be towed by Toad. How can he say no?

Toad is so used to being the problem solver that when his tow truck breaks down, he does everything he can to fix it himself -- and can't! What happens when the helper needs help?

Playful, funny and refreshingly sweet, Towed by Toad is a peppy read-aloud full of fascinating vehicles and endearing characters.

Review Quotes

A 2025 American Library Association Geisel Honor book
A 2025 American Library Association Notable Children's Book
A 2025 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
One of Imagination Soup's Best Picture Books of 2024

"A pitch-perfect picture book with broad appeal, ideal for both truck-obsessed toddlers and emerging readers." --STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

"This rollicking story 'tows' kids along with its fast-paced humor. . . . Young readers will be pulled in by this humorous charmer." --Kirkus Reviews

"Playful text and illustrations with creative use of rhyme sprinkled in will have readers smiling as they ride along with Toad in his truck." --The Pennsylvania Center for the Book

"The large print combined with short, rhyming text makes this adorably-illustrated picture book an excellent first read for young learners." --Quebec Library Association

About the Author

JASHAR AWAN needed a tow truck during the making of this story. He is thankful to everyone who helped him with his car troubles and to everyone who helped him bring this book to you. Jashar's previous picture books include Strum & Drum: A Merry Little Quest, Only Ants for Andy, What a Lucky Day! and I'm Going to Build a Snowman, which was an ALA Notable Children's Book of 2024 and a JLG Gold Standard Selection. In December 2020, he was profiled by Publishers Weekly in their "Fall 2020 Flying Starts" as one of the most promising children's debut authors. A longtime New Yorker, Jashar now lives in Ohio with his wife and son.