Little Red Steamer

Description: A community unites to restore the beloved steamboat of a displaced family after a storm carries the small vessel out to sea.

Review Quotes: Maland's strong black lines work well in conveying the peril of the Little Red Steamer amid the swirling waves, and his text supports the tension. . . . A satisfying adventure for boat devotees.
--Kirkus Reviews

With digitally colored pen and pencil art that's reminiscent of linocut prints, Maland (We Light Up the Sky with Music!) captures the rhythmic flow of both water and daily life. . . .
--Publishers Weekly

Maland's cartoon drawings bring the boat and its surroundings to life, from the stormy seas to the urban environment, creating movement and texture with crosshatching while also reflecting the tone of the story as it moves from darkness and danger to muted uncertainty to a vibrant celebration of community.
--Booklist