Bote the tugboat is a kind and hardworking boat. Bote loves working at the harbour, tugging and towing ships, and watching the seagulls fly high above him. But one day, Bote is faced with a series of unfortunate events that takes him away from the harbour and across the ocean. Will Bote ever be able to get back?

This story is about the perseverance of a little tugboat as he is faced with various challenging situations in rapid succession. The story helps to instill the concept and importance of determination and grit, especially in the face of adversity.

The illustrations are simple, silly, and low-impact, which will help a child's imagination flourish and build around the story concepts while simultaneously preventing over-stimulation.