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Ocean liner Toot disdainfully rejects little tugboat Pop's assistance around the harbor. Of course, Toot's arrogance leads to an accident, and the now-humbled ship learns a lesson. The facile story sails close to condescending, but young mariners will be buoyed by Braun's cheery illustrations, which give the boats (and the waves, a lighthouse, a crane, the sun, etc.) lots of personality.