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Turbo Toad Never Gives Up

Brief Description
Turbo Toad Never Gives Up may be small, but his dream of leaping to the moon soars sky-high. Each night he studies its silver glow, sketching daring contraptions that never quite launch him off the lily pad, yet an encouraging new friendship keeps his hopes alive.... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Turbo Toad is a pint-sized dreamer with a moon-sized goal. Bursting with bold art, humour and heart, this uplifting picture book shows every child that even the smallest leap can reach the stars.
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Turbo Toad Never Gives Up may be small, but his dream of leaping to the moon soars sky-high. Each night he studies its silver glow, sketching daring contraptions that never quite launch him off the lily pad, yet an encouraging new friendship keeps his hopes alive.

Packed with laugh-out-loud mishaps, dazzling illustrations and a message that soars, Turbo’s moon-shot adventure celebrates curiosity, courage and the power of believing in yourself. Buckle up for a heart-warming ride to find out whether one determined toad can leave a lily-pad footprint among the stars.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761452680

Publisher: Hardie Grant Media

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 June 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Media

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 388g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Rhett Mankind is an award-winning Australian artist and designer with decades of experience crafting memorable visual stories. His work has been auctioned at Sotheby’s and exhibited internationally, underscoring a career defined by innovation and acclaim.
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Based in Melbourne, Rhett blends technical precision with boundless imagination, creating work that sparks curiosity and optimism in audiences of all ages. Turbo Toad Never Gives Up marks his picture-book debut, channeling his trademark energy into a joyful tale that invites young readers to dream sky-high.
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