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-Ideal for babies and toddlers.-Stuffing large format brings images to life.-Essential for all tiny train enthusiasts. ... Read more

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Great & Awesome book BUT.........
My son loves this book to no end!!! However, I was disturbed to see advertising for cigarettes on one of the trains pictured. I just don't think that is appropriate for a children's book to have that and would have preferred either that picture being left out or finding another train w/o that advertising on it. ... Read more

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Here are a trio of Thomas the Tank Engine favorites: Thomas and the Pony Show, Thomas Goes to School, and Henry Goes to the Hospital. Filled with charming art and wonderful adventures, this collectible three-in-one treasury book is sure to become a must for any child's library. ... Read more

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Best Thomas books - particularly for young kids
My older son is a huge Thomas fan, and had me read him "Thomas the Tank Engine's Big Yellow Treasury" every night for weeks when I bought it. My second son (2 years old) also now adores this book and never tires of the story. Unlike some of the "classic" stories, these are very pleasant and great for small children, as well as for early readers. The books also have bigger and brighter illustrations than many Thomas books, and with 3 stories in one book you get good value. If you have kids between 18 months and 7 or 8 years old, this book is a winner (all of this applies equally to the Big Blue Treasury - the two favorites out of the 30 plus Thomas books the boys have).

Pleasant, noncontroversial and fun.
My 3 year old boy likes this book quite a bit. He likes to have all three stories read to him before he goes to sleep each night. The stories are pleasant enough and the illustrations are colorful. I find the book a little bland but the noncontroversial nature of the characters (there's none of the meanness that characterizes some of the Thomas characters) and the simple storylines makes for good bedtime reading.

My 3 Year Old LOVES it!
My boy loves Thomas, and the two "big treasury" books are now an indispensible part of our bedtime reading. We have many Thomas books, but these just fascinate him - they are a bit more complete as stories (i.e. beginning, middle, end) than some of the other Thomas books, and comforting in that there's no nastiness, as in some of the early Thomas books (no angry trains, derailing tricks, etc.) I recommend these books highly. ... Read more

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This story includes your child's favorite characters, colorful pictures, and seven sound buttons. Character voice and story sounds make this already exciting story even more fun to read. ... Read more

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Informative books plus sticker fun. Create your own picture book! This new addition to DK's best--selling Ultimate Stickers series focus on the exciting subject of Trains. Each sticker book contains more than 60 full--color stickers and a fact--packed 8--page booklet for special insight into the wonderful world of trains. ... Read more

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A far-off sound, clanging bells, flashing signal lights, andrib-resonating warning whistles can only mean one thing. A train is coming! In Here Comes the Train, Charlotte Voake--creator of the award-winningGinger--brilliantly captures that delicious suspense in whimsical, color-splashed line drawings and enthusiastic text: "Louder and louder, nearer and nearer it comes! Sparks shoot out from its wheels! All the children wave like crazy. The engine driver waves back; he hoots his horn, Beep-BARP! The children hold their breath and... WHOOSH under the bridge it goes!" This charming, simple book about a family's trip to the local train tracks cheerily chugs to its final destination as young William whispers, "Here comes the train!" over and over to himself before he falls fast asleep. (Click here to see a sample spread from the book! Copyright © 1998 Charlotte Voake) (Great read-aloud, ages 3 to 6) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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What a great book!
I checked this book out at the library and both of my children love it! They are four and two. My two year old, when it is time to read books before bed, says, "Here comes train?"

Excellent read-aloud with plenty of opportunity for motions, volume changes, etc. It starts out so quiet, builds to a fevered pitch, then ends with the little boy going to sleep.

I'll be buying this one!

A must-have for 2-4 year-olds!
From the day we first read this to our 2-1/2 year-old, he could not get enough of it. It's an easy read, he loves the characters and the story line, and he talks about it incessantly. I think the beauty of the book is that kids can identify with it because it is based on actual experiences - the excitement of an oncoming train, biking with mom or dad, anticipating arrival of something exciting, and dreaming about it in bed later. This is a must for any kids book collection. ... Read more

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This colorful picture book is quite effective in teaching social skills to children with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. Follow Tobin, a train, as he learns to make friends and engage in proper social activities. Ages 3-8. ... Read more

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Great book for ADD/ADHD kids, too!
Just got this book today and my 7 year old loves it. I disagree with the baby-preschool age rating that Amazon gave it. I think it is probably over the head of most baby-preschool kids and highly needed for the 6-8 year range of kids with ADD/ADHD or on the autism spectrum. Wonderful book that touches on many of the finer points of being friends. Thank you, Diane Murell! Just what we needed!

Tobin Learns to Make Friends
Diane, I gave Tobin to my student over summer vacation. I spent time with him recently and his comments to me were, "Let's go to the Tobin library and get some more books". Please Diane give us some more Tobin books!!!

Great for kids on the Autism spectrum!
Finally a book for special needs children on how to be a friend! My son is in need of learning how to be a friend. It has everything...trains, simple art drawings, easy to understand stories, and hits on all the social issues these kids have. I bought one for his classroom also!!! Diana, you did a wonderful job!~

Tobin Learns to Make Friends
My son was having trouble making and keeping friends and this book was very helpful. I recommend it to anyone with kids. The pictures make it fun.

Tobin Learns to Make Friends
My son was struggling with making and keeping friends and this book was a big help. I suggest it to anyone with children. ... Read more

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a rush of air
a car is there
hop, hop, hop
on the subway!

Come along for the ride as a little girl and her mother hop on the subway. From spinning turnstiles and musicians performing on the platforms to people hopping off and on and lights flashing past in the tunnels, the sights and sounds of the subway have an energy all their own. Anastasia Suen’s sprightly text and Karen Katz’s brightly colored patterns and lively perspectives combine for a pitch perfect celebration of an underground train ride, where the hustle and bustle is only part of the fun. ... Read more

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Add 32 sticker images of passengers, railway cars, porters, crossing signals, a water tank and more to a charming background scene and bring a country railroad station to life.
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Really cute idea...
This is a cute book. There are 4 pages of stickers. If you remove the cover from the inside pages, you can use the scene on it with the stickers to create various train scenes...and then change them as desired.

However, my 3 year old did not see using it that way - he would rather put the stickers in his own sticker book, so that particular concept failed. But the stickers are nice, and the concept is still cute. ... Read more

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The little train that can do just about anything is now availablein a collectible hardcover edition, at a very affordable price.No home librarywould be complete without Tootle. ... Read more

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Tootle
As a child I loved trains. Tootle appealed to me because of the fantasy element -- a train being able to leave the tracks to smell the flowers! The moral of the story is teach children responsibility and the importance of following instructions but that's not what I took away from it when I was a toddler.

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
This is an adorable story about a baby locomotive who went to the village of Lower Trainswitch to learn to be a big locomotive.
They have lessons in many classes to learn whistle blowing, stopping for a red flag waving and puffing loudly, just to name a few. However, the most important lesson to learn was staying on the rails no matter what.

Tootle could never seem to do this. He always wanted to go and wonder in the meadow and chase birds or butterfly's.
Tootle had to be taught a lesson.

This little book teaches children in a fun way how important it is to follow directions.
My granddaughter and I enjoyed this read.
The illustrations were colorful and the book was enjoyable for her to look at.
Nice job!

growing up includes being responsible
being read this book as a child was simple fun, and went along with my parents encouraging me to be responsible.
as a parent I wanted my kids to realize that others were hurt by our unthinking selfishness.
It seems now that I'm older that the lesson, of doing only what WE want can spill the cargo of our family that we carry through life with us, is still valid.
That everyone in town is rooting for me to do what is right, and cheers when I'm successful, is what I wish to believe.

Old but not classic
Typical of many stories of its era, this 1950s book has a simple plot and wordy writing style. The bright, fanciful llustrations are one of its better points, although they are a little overdone.

This book incorporates a certain kind of hyperbole I have always found distressing in its involvement of the "mayor himself" and the efforts of all of the townspeople in Lower Trainswitch. The real world doesn't stand on its head like that for much of anyone. Again this is an artifact of the era.

Unlike other reviewers, I don't find much symbolism of conformance in the "staying on the rails no matter what" mantra of the story.

My children enjoy this story but it is not one of their favorites.

I LOVE IT!!!
I think "Tootle" is a very morally acceptable book. I interpret it as encouragement to stay on the right track. As a Christian, that means staying on "the road less traveled". It is very encouraging to me and for my son(4). I will read it to him until (and probably after) he feels he's outgrown it. I especially loved the very end where Tootle, with tears in his eyes, realizes that he should be on the track, where his instructor is waving a green flag. You hear the excitement in his voice when he says "Oh. This is the place for me." and all the townspeople shout "Hurray!" and throw up their arms in excitement.
I will always treasure this book! Thank you Gertrude Crampton!!!! ... Read more

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Marvelous !!
I'm rekindling my fascination with steam locomotives again. I had read this book about 10 years ago and came across it again on my bookshelf. I'm re-reading it with the same joy/fascination I did the 1st time ! (and I'm no kid at 42 years old - would be nice to have a son to share it with!!) I'm glad I haven't lost that child-like wonder at these huge machines of yesteryear. I feel like I'm the young apprentice in the book, ravenously learning the complexicities of designing and building one of the magnificent monsters !

Can't recommend it highly enough for steam loco-fans of all ages !!

A Fascinating Look at a Magnificent Machine
David Weitzman has a love of technology and history. This can be demonstrated by observing the names of books he authored, including titles ranging from "Traces of the Past: A Field Guide to Industrial Archaeology" to "Underfoot: An Everyday Guide to Exploring the American Past." This fortuitous blend of history and technology is the underlying theme of this book.

For those of you who may be expecting a typical 'picture book' about a steam locomotive, this book will definitely come as a surprise. Although well illustrated, there are no photographs. This omission is more than compensated for by the line drawings that are precise and informative. The text is educational and interesting; the text and the line drawings compement each other very nicely. The combination is such that the reader is virtually transported by osmosis back to the year 1925 and to the dark and dingy backshops of the Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio, in order to not only personally witness but to actually physically participate in the birth of this magnificent machine, the first 'Super Power' steam locomotive ever.

Another pleasant surprise in this work is the interaction of man and machine, the creator and the fruit of his labor. Too many books about the locomotive ignore the human role; here the combination of man and machine is a symbiotic relationship.

This book is both easy to read and educational, and it is designed to appeal to anyone in age from beginning high-schooler to adult. Anyone possessing an interest in the mechanical world should obtain a copy of this book.

A must read book for anyone who loves trains or technology
My 10 year old son and I read this book together and loved it. We are both train and locomotives fans but despite what we knew we both learned more. This book is expecially good for kids since it is told through the eyes of an 18 year old boy, but is equally interesting for adults.

You learn more from this great book than history.
This book is amazing on so many levels. It teaches you how trains are designed and built, how math is applicable in the real world, how people get along, how some people are better suited to different, but equally important jobs, engineering, give and take (compromise). But it doesn't quite teach you, it intigrates these lessons in the oral history it is presenting. Superpower could be about anything and you would still learn SO much about life. I recommend this book to anyone, any age. It will change the life of a boy though, guaranteed. It will inspire him to study more at the very least.

Wonderful Book.
I'm an owner of the first edition second printing of the book. I'm a steam engineer by trade and a fan of good books. This is one of the best. ... Read more

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Buy the whole series!
If you have a train-loving tot like I do, you will be thrilled by these books and trains. My 3.5 yo has been Thomas the Tank crazy since before he was two. He got his first Railway Adventure book, The Torpedo Run, last Christmas when he was 2.5. That is the 3rd book in the series, so we have bought the other two since.

The series starts with the storey of Tuck and Billy (girl) at their home in San Luis Obisbo, CA. The Daylight Limited goes by their house daily, and the whole family stops what they are doing to watch it go by. Tuck dreams up an idea for a train car, and the Holden family enters it into "The invention of tomorrow" contest in the 1939 World Fair. This starts the adventure that has Tuck and Billy riding on the Daylight Limited, the President Washington, and finally, the Torpedo.

The trains all existed, and there are pictures of the actual engines. The text is much more than I normally read for my 3.5 yo, but he has been captivated since he was 2.5. Now, he has started asking me questions, and these books have really grown with him.

In addition, Learning curve with Lionel has created toy replicas of the engines that run on batteries and are compatible with the TTT or Brio track and trains. We have all 3 engines.

appeals to all ages
I was surprised to see the age level of this book to be 9-12 years. Technically, I would agree, but I read it to my 3 and 5 year olds several times the first day and they were engrossed. We purchased it in a museum gift shop as a gift set incl. tape and toy train - look for it. Train lovers of all ages will be delighted. ... Read more

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Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon (Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People'sEars and Ashanti to Zulu:African Traditions) have joined their ingenious artwork with the magicof Margaret Wise Brown's words. Brown, beloved author of Goodnight Moon, wrote TwoLittle Trains more than 50 years ago. Now a new generation of the youngestreaders will be filled with wonder at this timeless story with its splendid newillustrations.

Two trains are heading west. One is streamlined, the other small and old. Ontheir parallel journeys, the trains encounter rivers, hills, snow, and duststorms, but neither is thwarted. But look closer and see that these two trains,though similar in many ways, have a surprising difference: one is the realthing, traversing the countryside, and the other is a toy, making its way acrossrug fringe "tracks," along the edge of a bathtub, through a tunnel made from abook, and past a broom and dust pan. Brown's brilliant yet simple text and theDillons' clever and striking pictures, will serve as inspiration to many flightsof fancy in young readers' minds. Truly exquisite. (Ages 3 to 6) --EmilieCoulter ... Read more

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A Successful Journey . . .
I borrowed this book from our Public Library for my 2-year old train lover (he picked it out for the cover and illustrations), and we both liked it so much that I purchased it on Amazon. The words are simple and rhythmic and tell a simple story of traveling across the country to the west coast. The beautiful pastel illustrations flesh out the words magnificently. They are rich with things to look at, yet very soft and calming at the same time. The parallels presented in the pictures with each left/right spread are wonderfully engaging. For example, I love the real train going through a rainstorm while the toy train runs past the shower in the bathroom!

Unlike some of the other reviewers, I believe even young (2 and up) children can understand the parallels between the two train's journeys, even without coaching from their reading partner. "Look, Mommie, the shower is like rain for the toy train!" It is a wonderful vehicle to help children think creatively.

For adults, there are even more rewarding subtleties. For example, if you look at the cover, you note the toy train is wrapped in a gift box sitting atop the luggage on the train platform in front of the real train. The title pages show the box unwrapped before the story begins. In the last two pages of the book, the real train reaches its destination, and the toy train is seen on the floor approaching the bed of a sleeping child. I interepreted this as representing that someone who loved the child - a traveling parent, relative, family friend, etc. - had traveled on the real train to the child's home and brought the toy train as a present for the child.

The two trains cross mountains and rivers, go through dark tunnels, rain and snow storms, and travel long distances to reach their destinations. As a mother, I found this to be a fine allegory of a parent's love. Neither rain, nor snow, nor fringe on the rug will keep a loving parent from a child's side. Each train faces trials which are difficult in their own measure for the train in question, yet each train ultimately completes its journey successfully.

I find the last page - the image of the toy train reaching the sleeping child, to be wonderfuly evocative. Though the book ends there, as I believe it should, one can easily imagine the delighted child coming down the stairs in the morning, carrying the toy train, and looking eagerly for their loved one. I have no idea if that was Ms. Brown's intention, but that is how her book reached me.

There are many levels on which to enjoy this book, and I heartily recommend it for age 2 and up along with their reading partners. The sense of coming home to warmth and safety make it a great bedtime book as well.

all aboard!!
Two Little Train compares the life of a real train to that of a toy train. Each is pictured doing the same thing in it's own way. For example the real train is shown going over a bridge and the toy train is shown on the ledge of a bathtub. This book is sure to delight train lovers of all ages.

It might be a little hard for young children to understand the parallels that are shown. Parents might have to expalin this to children under 4.

We recommend this book to children ages 1-4. The illustrations are colorful, fun, and contain lots of interesting things to look at.

I think I like this book more than my son does right now.
This is a wonderful book for any little train lover. However, the subtle correlations between the "bedroom" train and the "country" train are lost on my 3 year old right now. I love how Brown mirrors the toy train set-up in the household with the real train travelling through the countryside on the opposite page. The artwork is lovely, and the story is clear and simple. It's a nice, calming book, perfect for the end of the day.

TOP TRAIN BOOK
MY GRANDSON AGE 7 LOVES THIS BOOK HE HAS NOT PUT IT DOWN SINCE HE
RECEIVED IT AND WHAT ELSE IS NICE HE IS ABLE TO READ THE BOOOK TO
ME INSTEAD OF ME READING TO HIM

A must for train lovers!
My son is a train fanatic and enjoys this book very much. The comparisons between the real train and the toy train stimulate a lot of conversation and get him thinking about similarities and differences. ... Read more

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thomas is the best!!
to say the least we have every thomas book in exsistance, my four year old got this for christmas and i've read it over 30 times allready

not only is reading great for your childrens minds, thomas stories usually have a moral and a good clean storyline ... Read more

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Thomas and the Really Useful Engines are set for three new adventures: Cranky Bugs, Put-Upon Percy, and Lady Hatt's Birthday. Filled with wonderful photos from the critically acclaimed television series Shining Time Station, this Pictureback® will be a must for Thomas fans everywhere. ... Read more

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Story needs editing
While my three year old son recognizes his favorite Thomas characters, this book is poorly written and edited. The first story, "Cranky Bugs" is especially annoying because little sensitivity was used to match the pictures with the text. It is bad enough that the text is taken straight from the video tape, but some editing would greatly improve the stories. How sad that the Britt Allcroft empire has reduced the original, wonderful stories from Rev. Awdry to such rubbish.

Three stories in one book.
THE CRANKY DAY is made up of three stories: Cranky Bugs, Put-Upon Percy, and Lady Hatt's Birthday Party. This inexpensive paperback is perfect for the Thomas fan. It has the colorful photographic "illustrations" that look like the series we're familiar with. This one is REALLY popular with my Thomas fans, and you can read the stories one at a time or all three at once. But beware -- when you're finished they're going to want you to read it again! and again! and again!

Not the same as the previous pictureback books from R.H.
Back in 1993, 4, and leading up to 6, Random House published about 5 or 7 pictureback books from the Thomas series, from the era of Ringo Starr narrating. The main difference between those books and "The Cranky Day" is quite disappointing. "The Cranky Day" (which is even titled wrong. [Cranky Bugs]) is written straight from the vhs tape, as if the closed captioning was copied and pasted into a book. Nothing is explained, and I am not exaggerating. If you haven't seen any of these stories yet, you'll be very, VERY confused when you hear the dialect of an engine say "LOOK OUT!" or, "DON'T MOVE", then to see an image, of what might be happening, with no reasonable explaination given. There never is a sentence in the book saying: "Percy had helped lift Cranky up with a rope, but foolishly forgot to detach it." or something with reason. Overall, it's still an okay book. but I am disappointed that Random House copied straight from the tape...yuck!

The first paperback of the fifth series!
This book contains 3 stories from the fifth series of Thomas the tank engine & friends.These 3 stories are titled 'Cranky Bugs','Put Upon Percy',and 'Lady Hatt's Birthday Party'. ... Read more

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"Trains are trips. And trips are adventures. And adventures are newideas and romance and you can't ever know what in the world will happen which is exactly why you are going." This is precisely the species of serendipity that bounces and leaps through the pages of Maira Kalman's picture book Next Stop Grand Central, a charming tribute to New York's Grand Central Station by the artist whose murals currently spice up the historic terminal. Kalman--brilliant creator of Max the millionaire poet dog in Ooh-la-la (Max in Love)--not only reflects the vibrant nature of the busy hub, she paints comical portraits of the folks behind the scenes who make it all happen: ("Etha delivers the mail--a letter to Mr. Pickle cannot go to Mr. Schnikle.") We're also introduced to the people who "zip and zap and whiz" through Grand Central as passengers: ("The woman with the blue pancake hat is going to Chinatown to buy Poo Nik Tea.") Snapshots of "things you'll see" in the terminal include someone waiting patiently, someone waiting impatiently, and someone looking up. Things you won't see? Einstein sailing and the pyramids of Giza. Next Stop Grand Central is a compassionate, quirky view of a cross-section of humanity--and that, Kalman seems to be saying, is what Grand Central Station is all about. (Ages 5 and older) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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Just Another Day at Grand Central.....
Author Maira Kalman takes us on a fascinating and entertaining whirlwind tour of Grand Central Station, "the busiest, fastest, biggest place there is." Meet some of the people who work there from Lenny Maglione who's in charge of the whole building, Wanda who hears complaints, Ed, the lightbulb changer, and Marino Marino who makes oyster stew at the Oyster Bar, to Audrey in the information booth who will answer your questions, Melvin Johnson who helps you find the right train and step aboard, and Frank Chidester who runs the Lost and Found. And watch the travelers, waiting, looking up and down and all around, rushing, eating, and going to work, or play, or appointments, or visits. The action never stops at Grand Central because people need to come and go all day and all night long..... Ms Kalman's creative text is full of wordplay, puns, energy, humor, and fun that will send imaginations soaring, and is only outdone by her bold, busy and engaging artwork. Kids will love poring over all the marvelous detailed illustrations and are sure to find something new and exciting each and every time they open the book. Perfect for youngsters 5 and older, Next Stop Grand Central is an innovative smorgasbord of fast-paced action and fun that transports the reader to this very "grand" place for the adventure of a lifetime. "Trains are trips. And trips are adventures. And adventures are new ideas and romance and you can't ever know what in the world will happen which is exactly why you are going." Jump aboard and enjoy!

It's like Grand Central in here...
This book rules. I work at Grand Central TERMINAL (not Station!) and Kalman captures the marevelous energy and wackiness of the building. I can think of few places that offer such a great opportunity for people watching, and "Next Stop Grand Central" portrays this in a bright and colorful way that adults and children alike can enjoy.

FORGET BARNEY AND RUGRATS -FINALLY A DECENT BOOK FOR KIDS
Not since Roald Dahl has a writer spoken to kids with such respect and imagination. When I read this to my 4 year old she was filled with questions and ideas and that is all I need to know. Some people have an unconventional style that fits both children and adults and Maira Kalman is certainly one of those people. This book and the Max series will be included in the lives of all the children I will ever know and they will be the happier, more imaginative and more creative for it.

Inappropriate for any age level
The artwork is unappealing, and seems as though she is ridiculing people. The tone is too bitter for children, and the book lacks any emotional truth that might appeal to a teenager or an adult. Like most of Kalman's work, this book generally is pointless; like when a college student feels embarrassed after making some vapid comment, and so pretends that it's an "inside" joke.

Wonderful literature for young kids
Maira Kalman's books are full of wonderful wordplay, visual play, and ideas -- a perfect antidote to all the treacly pap that one finds for kids. This book about New York's Grand Central Station is no exception. Highly recommended! ... Read more

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What does it take to bring the entire Island of Sodor Railway System to a halt? Just a crack in the track. Well, a crack in the track and some hail on rail . . . and a toad in the road, and a fuss on the bus. In fact, one thing leads to another until just about everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Luckily, there’s a breakdown train with a couple of cranes that can fix a big mess (and they don’t mind the rain).
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Good Early Reader Book
I would recommend this book to anyone whose child is a fan of Thomas the Train. My son just turned 4 and this is one of the first books that he has been able to read back to me. There are many passenges in the book that rhyme and this seems to really hold his attention. It is not so long that a tired parent would be unwilling to read it as a bed time story. I would have to say this book is probably my child's favorite.

Good illustrations, great rhymes
My son has loved Thomas the tank engine trains, stories, and videos since he was 2.5yrs old. We've progressed from simple board books to more complicated story lines. Since we purchased this book, he has wanted me to read it to him every night. I like the fact that the words are large enough so that we can start word identification, and the story is interesting as well! Also, all the popular engines are illustrated in full color and their numbers are evident for both color and number recognition. I want to know where we can buy more Dr Seuss beginner books with Thomas the Tank engine stories! Additionally, there are some adorable rhymes in this volume that are reminiscent of Dr Seuss. ... Read more

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Mr. Small does it all!

In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.

Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train. ... Read more

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choo-choo CHOO-CHOO!
I have twin babies, 21 months old, a boy and a girl, who adore this book. They had never seen trains before, but after two days being read this book, they point to it and say "choo-choo", and anytime a train comes up on one of their videos, they identify it. Furthermore, there are lovely incidental details on every page which they can point to upon questioning (where's the horse? Where's the bridge?), which is a positive thing for intellectual growth at this age. A perfect toddler classic.

The Little Train by Lois Lenski
I like trains a lot and this book tells about how you run trains, especially steam ones. Engineer Small and Conductor Little are really nice as they take you on a tour of the train and then on a journey. The pictures are fun and neat plus are detailed and name parts of the engine. There are even good safety ideas! I think any little boy or girl would like this book like I do! ... Read more