Review: Toad on the Go

Toad on the Go
Series: Towed by Toad

Author: Jashar Awan

Tundra Books, 2026

ISBN: 9781049000411 (hardcover) 9781774883518 (ebook)

$24.99 CAD (hardcover)
$11.99 CAD (ebook)

48 pages

Ages: 3 to 7 years old
Recommended library audience: School and public library

Toad on the Go is a charming picture book about mistakes, responsibility, and traffic lights. Toad takes great pride in helping others with his tow truck and believes he never makes mistakes. When he rushes through town to help someone in need, he ignores the rules of the road and causes an accident. The story gently explores feelings of embarrassment while reassuring readers that mistakes are a normal part of life.

Jashar Awan’s illustrations are colourful and emotive, perfectly capturing Toad’s journey from confidence to panic to acceptance. The pacing of the story mirrors Toad’s speeding rush through town, making the eventual crash feel impactful without being frightening for young readers. I appreciated the focus on road rules and help, as young readers are curious about the world around them.

I’d recommend this engaging picture book for school and public libraries, especially for young readers learning about emotions and responsibility.