Tom Crestodina, WORKING BOATS: SAFETY, SALVAGE, AND RESCUE & SALMON TROLLER

Tom Crestodina, of Working Boats fame, visits for his new children’s boat books: Working Boats: Safety, Salvage, and Rescue: An Inside Look at Eight Adventurous Watercraft and Working Boats: Salmon Troller.

About Working Boats: Safety, Salvage, and Rescue

Featuring exploded views of 8 brave working boats built to save lives, save ships, and raise wrecks, this stunning picture book dives deep into the everyday lives of those assisting with daring rescues at sea and the dangers they face every day.

Perfect for elementary-school aged kids (and their adults) curious about the mechanics of boats and the lives of people who work on boats, this eagerly anticipated follow up to Working Boats will look at the brave watercraft who ensure the safety and rescue of people at sea, and even those who safely salvage shipwrecks for valuable parts and cargo.

You'll discover:

• what goes on behind the scenes of a motor lifeboat rescue on a dangerous and unpredictable river bar
• what’s involved above and below the water when underwater welders need to repair holes in ships to keep it from sinking
• boats whose job it is to lift shipwrecks out with a big crane
• and many more!

Perfect for kids interested in how things work, this book is packed with detailed practical info to answer such questions as: What is each boat's mission? What are the jobs people do on board? What are the key components of each vessel (such blocks and tackles, steam engines, and anchor warps)—sure to sate even the most curious seafarer!

About Working Boats: Salmon Troller

Look inside an amazing salmon troller in this sturdy board book shaped like a real boat!

Perfect for curious toddlers and preschoolers, this richly illustrated die-cut book brings the world of working boats to life through the story of Plucky the Salmon Troller!

Inspired by the bestselling picture book Working Boats, this engaging cross section book reveals a full day on the water. Page by page, children discover how things work aboard a salmon troller—from the engine room that powers the boat to the cozy bunks where the crew rests, and the chilly fish hold where the catch is stored (brrr!).

Clear, detailed illustrations show how every part of the boat has an important job, making this a fun and accessible introduction to fishing and maritime life. Durable pages and a unique boat-shaped design make it perfect for little hands and repeated reading—at home or on the go.

Tom Crestodina is an illustrator and author known for his detailed and educational artwork that brings working boats and maritime life to children’s books. His signature cutaway style combines technical accuracy with warm storytelling, inspiring curiosity and respect for the hardworking vessels and crews of the sea.