Go, Boats, Go!

by Addie Boswell, Alexander Mostov (Illustrations)

This board book introduces young children to the world of boats in their many forms. There are tall boats and small boats and heave-and-haul boats, and more!

This board book celebrates Pacific Northwest boating and maritime culture with a focus on recreational watercraft and working boats that are popular in the region. Includes a variety of boats and diverse families enjoying sailboats, kayaks, rafts, canoes, houseboats, and more!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

22 pages, Board Book

Published February 25, 2020

Reviews

[Etienne]

A book for very young reader that goes on the building vocabulary about boats. And that,s about it.... Not much to say. okay for this kind of book but without anything to really make it stand out!

[William]

Decent read

[Terrie Case]

A bright picture book for toddlers that like boats. All kinds of boats are identified.

This is a cute picture book that toddlers will enjoy over and over. I disagree with the reviewer that indicated the depths of kinds of boats would be too difficult for a toddler. My grandson knows every type of construction vehicle and can name them from a similar type of book and he is 2. Don’t let that review dissuade you from getting this book for your child.


I received an ARC from Sasquatch Books/Little Bigfoot Publishing through NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion or rating of this book. I am

[Kaitlyn]

I received this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book and the different types of boats! The illustrations really tie everything together and I think it's one kids will want to read over and over again.

[Karen Johnson]

If you're in the market for a board book for a baby/toddler, this would be a good one, especially if you're from Oregon or want to encourage nautical interests. Addie Boswell is such a good illustrator and sweet story teller that I enjoy all of her books.

[Megan]

Very similar to "Go, Bikes, Go!" which M loved. Fun board book about boats, M likes to look at all the pages.

[Melenia]

Some boats are not actually boats...

[Kate Alli (Leenerts)]

Super cute book, made me reminisce on living in Seattle🥹🤍

[Timothy Gunaratnam]

I absolutely loved this one - so much so that we read it twice in a row. The rhyming was great and the pictures really fun.

Read at Dufferin/St. Clair library.

[Storywraps]

Kids will like this rhyming book and be happy to express their joy as they discover the many types of boats that this simple, short book contains. The book introduces boats in a variety of shapes and forms and the selection will certainly increase vocabulary skills when the book is read again and again.

"Go, Boats, Go!" is from the author of "Go, Bikes, Go!" and the series "In Motion!" It is a true celebration of Pacific Northwest boating and marine culture with a focus on recreational watercraft and working boats that are popular in that region.

"Go, Boats, Go!" sports colourful, playful and active illustrations depicting diverse families implementing their own personal choice of boats. I feel though that the age level is target is too young. The font size and placement of the words and illustrations are not ideal for that age particular age group. My opinion is that the book would be more suitable for an older audience. Perhaps it would suit a beginning reader or a primary-aged child who might be doing a short project on boats. Just my thoughts. However there is a lot to be learned from the variety of boats and I do like the board book format which is perfect for PS-K kids.

[Dolly Bigelow]

The rhyming text works well in this book and is great for toddlers and young children who will love shouting, “Go boats, go!” This is a great book to read during the summer before going to the beach or to the lake. Children will love observing the real life boats and connecting them to the story they read beforehand. Also just a generally good daytime reading book with nice, bright illustrations and colour.

Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.