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Emma's river Emma's river Alison Hart In 1852, Emma, her pregnant mother and her pony board the steamboat Sally May to meet her father in St. Joseph, Missouri, but when the ship suddenly explodes in a fiery blaze, Emma and all onboard mu… OL11802968W
Captain Duck Captain Duck Jez Alborough Duck causes trouble when he takes off in Goat's boat, carrying Frog and Sheep along with him. OL14960018W
I'm going to Boston to visit the ducks I'm going to Boston to visit the ducks Harriet Ziefert A young boy and girl discuss visiting Public Gardens in Boston, petting the ducks and viewing the swan boats. OL14968664W
Mr. Putter & Tabby clear the decks Mr. Putter & Tabby clear the decks Cynthia Rylant To relieve the boredom of a long, hot summer, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby join their fun-loving neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her mischievous dog Zeke on an adventurous sightseeing boat cruise. OL15072805W
Tom Swift and his motor-boat, or, The rivals of Lake Carlopa Tom Swift and his motor-boat, or, The rivals of Lake Carlopa Howard Roger Garis Tom begins a new adventure on the day he purchases a damaged motorboat at auction and is threatened by a bully. OL1513670W
What a team! What a team! Brigitte Luciani After much disagreement, the blended family of Mr. Badger and Mrs. Fox learns that teamwork is needed to make the fastest boat. OL15537864W
The little boat The little boat Henderson, Kathy A little boy playing at the seashore makes a toy sailboat that is swept out to sea, and, after braving storms, hungry fish, and bigger boats, is finally found by a little girl at the opposite shore. OL1655508W
Grandfather's secret Grandfather's secret Lois Szymanski After his grandfather dies, Charley sees his ghost and uncovers his grandfather's secret. OL16651908W
Ahoy, Captain Feathersword! Ahoy, Captain Feathersword! Pulsar Studios Follows the adventures of the Wiggles as they go sailing with Captain Feathersword. OL18238612W
Sail away, Little Boat Sail away, Little Boat Buell, Janet. Through charming illustrations and rhyming verse, readers follow a toy sailboat on its journey from brook to river to sea. Along the way, the boat passes by a variety of habitats and creatures, from … OL1838306W
Busy boats Busy boats Susan Steggall Following a fishing boat that leaves port in the morning and returns in the afternoon, this is an illustration of the many vessels to be seen in a typical harbour. Ages 4+. OL20645864W
Red kayak Red kayak Priscilla Cummings Brady loves life on the Chesapeake Bay with his friends J.T. and Digger. But developers and rich families are moving into the area, and while Brady befriends some of them, like the DiAngelos, his par… OL2403366W
Swallows and Amazons for ever Swallows and Amazons for ever Arthur Michell Ransome This an abridged version of two books in the Swallows & Amazons series of children's books about adventures centred around sailing and camping, and the triumphs and perils of imaginative, brave and r… OL2459801W
Swallows and Amazons Swallows and Amazons Arthur Michell Ransome,Helen Edmundson,Neil Hannon This is one of the finest books for children, both boys and girls. In 1928, four children, aged 7 to 12 (?), whose father is in the navy, vacation with their mother and baby sister on a lake in the n… OL2459837W
The voyage of the jolly boat The voyage of the jolly boat Margret Rettich,Olive Jones Aided by his sister and a friend, eleven-year-old Jan proves he is able to fish with the men of his village. OL3184441W
The luck of the Miss L The luck of the Miss L Lee Kingman Eleven-year-old Alec's dream of winning an upcoming rowing race is endangered when a near-fatal boating accident shakes his confidence. OL4293783W
Louise builds a boat Louise builds a boat Louise Pfanner Louise imagines building her ideal boat, one with a wooden deck for games, a crow's nest for watching dolphins, and a figurehead to paint. OL4635288W
Benjy's boat trip Benjy's boat trip Margaret Bloy Graham A small dog takes a surprise boat trip and meets an angry ship's cat. OL4980420W
Snowy Snowy Berlie Doherty When the other children bring their pets to school, Rachel feels left out because she can't bring in the horse that pulls the barge on which she lives. OL78775W
The Gondolier of Venice The Gondolier of Venice Robert Kraus Gregory the gondolier comes up with a plan to keep Venice from sinking. OL99656W
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