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101. Two Little Trains
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102. I'm a Great Big Monster Truck
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103. Planes at the Airport
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104. The Jet Alphabet Book
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105. Big Book of Race Cars
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106. 2 Books in 1: My Big Truck and
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107. Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin'!
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108. Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book
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109. Wilbur and Orville Wright : Young
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110. Thomas & Friends: Down at
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111. The Cranky Day and Other Thomas
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112. The New York Subways (Great Building
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113. Draw 50 Cars, Trucks and Motocycles
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114. Truck Board Book (Caldecott Collection)
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115. Monster Machines
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116. Next Stop Grand Central
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117. Eyewitness Pirate (Eyewitness
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118. A Crack in the Track (Thomas &
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119. Busy Boats (Amazing Machines)
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120. The Little Train

101. Two Little Trains
by Margaret Wise Brown
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Asin: 0060283769
Catlog: Book (2001-05-01)
Publisher: HarperCollins
Sales Rank: 12821
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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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5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

4-0 out of 5 stars 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.

4-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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

4-0 out of 5 stars 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


102. I'm a Great Big Monster Truck (Tonka)
by Michael Anthony Steele, Marc Mones, Isidre Mones
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Asin: 0439548365
Catlog: Book (2004-04-01)
Publisher: Scholastic
Sales Rank: 23041
Average Customer Review: 3 out of 5 stars
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3-0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
This book is very enjoyable with two to four year olds of our family;however, I was disappointed that Tonka was listed on every truck...and not real monster trucks that compete were highlighted....My fault I guess since I didn't realize it was a generic type book.

The two year old in our family really enjoyed it, but our young four year old who is reading some now was disappointed not to enjoy a story with real trucks like Gravedigger/Eradicator/etc.

I am searching now for a "real monster jam book" and I think he will enjoy it more.

I would buy the book again though with more emphasis on the younger child. ... Read more


103. Planes at the Airport
by Peter Mandel, Edward Miller
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Asin: 0439564166
Catlog: Book (2004-03-01)
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Sales Rank: 212006
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Happy flying!
Who says flying in a plane (or watching them) has to be scary? This simple, colorful book makes it exciting for even the very littlest. Great to read-aloud and even better for reading before (or during) an airplane ride. (...)

5-0 out of 5 stars A favorite for boys!
My 18-month old nephew reads this book over and over and over. He loves it! This book will be a big hit for any child who has been to the airport or any child whose interests are trucks, boats or balls. ... Read more


104. The Jet Alphabet Book
by Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster, Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster
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Asin: 0881069167
Catlog: Book (1999-02-01)
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Sales Rank: 82244
Average Customer Review: 4.67 out of 5 stars
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Book Description

Readers will find much to admire in this handsomely illustrated introduction to twenty-eight types of jets. Learn how a jet engine works, fly aboard a Nighthawk Stealth Fighter, and find out more about jets like the Concord, the U-2 spy plane, the Goblin, and the Vertijet.

Illustrated entirely on computer, the book is sure to appeal to young children learning the alphabet, older readers discovering the world of jets, or adult aviation aficionados. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars suitable for a wide range of ages
I bought this book for my airplane-aficionado son when he was far too young to appreciate all of the advanced details about the jets. No problem - it's a great book to go through, looking at the pictures, and reading just what each letter stands for, starting with "A is for Aerocomet". It was the best airplane book we've found for little kids. Now that he's five, I'm reading the whole thing, every word. It stands up better than most to repeated rereadings.

4-0 out of 5 stars The Jet Alphabet Book
The Jet Alphabet Book is really good because it has my favorite jet is in it; the SR-71 Blackbird. I really like that kind of jet because it can go 3 times the speed of sound and flies so high and so fast the pilot needs to wear a spacesuit and I recomend this book to children ages 4+.

5-0 out of 5 stars Jet Alphabet Book
My 2 year old son loves this book. He requests it and has "read" it over and over. He can pick out and name specific jets by their shape and color. Illustrations are realistic. Not only does this book show both capital and lower case letters, it also shows an example of jets that begin with each letter. Information about current and past jets, some history, and a little about how they work. ... Read more


105. Big Book of Race Cars
by Trevor Lord
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Asin: 0789479346
Catlog: Book (2001-10-01)
Publisher: DK Publishing Inc
Sales Rank: 20526
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Book Description

Take an exhilarating trip into the exciting world of racing vehicles. Admire the fastest race car in the world. Imagine yourself riding on a superbike -- how fast could you go? Find out how much the most expensive race car in the world costs. ... Read more


106. 2 Books in 1: My Big Truck and Train Book : 2 Books in 1
by Roger Priddy
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Asin: 0312492014
Catlog: Book (2004-01-03)
Publisher: Priddy Books
Sales Rank: 474212
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Book Description

For kids who really love trucks and trains!

Bullet train, big rig, monorail, tractor, giant excavator, airport express, fire chief's truck, Eurostar
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107. Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin'!
by Jill Esbaum
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Asin: 0374372365
Catlog: Book (2005-04-08)
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Sales Rank: 121316
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Book Description

Go back in time to a sleepy Mississippi River town

The townfolk of a small village on the banks of the upper
Mississippi come vividly alive at the sound of a whistle and the
holler of "Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-comin'!" The incoming vessel is
filled with passengers and cargo, and at a rapid speed, things are
unloaded and loaded - but before you know it, the village is
once again at its previous sleepy pace.

Inspired by Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi, Jill Esbaum has
crafted a skillful, spare poem, and Adam Rex has created
gorgeous paintings that do homage to Norman Rockwell.
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5-0 out of 5 stars Time travel at its best
Loved the book!The imagery is incredible and the text is captivating.My kids joined in the refrain STE-E-E-E-EAMBOAT A'Comin after its first appearance, and kept repeating it long after we put the book down.They loved the dog, too.My husband, who is not big on picture books, read through it once quickly, then picked it up again after the kids were in bed so he could take his time enjoying it. I believe our deck is destined to become a steamboat this summer. ... Read more


108. Mr. Gumpy's Outing Board Book
by John Burningham
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Asin: 0805066292
Catlog: Book (2001-05)
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Sales Rank: 41084
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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Book Description

At last, a board book edition of this beloved preschool story.

One sunny day Mr. Gumpy decides to take a ride in his small boat. It's a perfect idea for a lovely summer day, and soon he is joined by children, a rabbit, a cat, a pig, and a host of other friends. But when the goat kicks, the chickens flap, the dog teases the cat and the children squabble -- the boat tips into the water and everyone tumbles out. No one minds getting wet on such a nice day, though, especially since Mr. Gumpy invites everyone to his house for tea.

A colorful new design and sturdy board book format bring this beloved classic to a whole new audience of children.
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5-0 out of 5 stars Pip pip!
This book falls firmly into a very specific genre of picture book literature. The old, if-one-more-person-gets-into-this-boat/mitten/car/etc.-bad-things-will-happen genre. Jan Brett's "The Mitten" does it. The more recent "One Dog Canoe" does it. But one of the first stories to have done it (and have a moral to boot) is the 1970 story "Mr. Gumpy's Outing".

Mr. Gumpy (who is not grumpy in the least) lives on the banks of a river, and owns a boat. As he goes for a boat ride, two children ask to come along. Mr. Gumpy gives them instructions on what not to do, and they join him. Next a bunny comes along. Mr. Gumpy tells it what not to do, and it joins him. As Mr. Gumpy poles his boat down the river, more and more animals join the party, each receiving a stipulation from Mr. Gumpy on what behavior is appropriate. After the boat fills, the animals suddenly ignore Mr. Gumpy's requests and begin to misbehave. As a result, they all topple headlong into the river, retiring to Gumpy's for tea.

Originally published in England (and if Mr. Gumpy isn't THE most English picture book gentleman you've seen outside of Paddington Bear himself, I'll eat my hat) the story is incredibly civilized. There's nothing like seeing a sheep delicately sipping from a straw to drill home the essential manners and protocols essential to everyday interactions. The illustrations are especially nice. Mr. Gumpy never looks particularly upset or angry by anything that happens to him. As he poles his boat a black and white pen and ink drawing on the left pages shows the boat and it's inhabitants. On the right page is a colorful drawing of the animal(s) asking to be allowed to join. The book, despite the whole falling into the water bit, is calm and peaceful. Just the kind of fun story you'd expect to be read on a cold rainy day. Highly recommended (especially with crumpets and bit of toast with marmalade).

5-0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite is "everything."
This is a thoroughly delightful book. The simple story engages small children, and the illustrations are first-rate. I have read this book countless times to my two pre-schoolers, and have enjoyed the experience very much. This book is an excellent way to get children interested in books. Finally, I recommend the hardback over the paperback because of the higher quality of the illustrations in the hardback.

5-0 out of 5 stars A Fine Book About a Fine Day
One fine day, Mr. Gumpy goes punting. One by one, he takes on various passengers who PROMISE to behave, BUT... It is easy to forsee the outcome when a girl, a boy, a cat, a dog, a pig, a sheep, chickens, and assorted others all climb aboard. Told in lilting, repetitive passages that small children often adore, all ends as happily as one can expect on such a balmy afternoon, and with such an amiable host as is Mr. Gumpy. It comes as no surprise that MR GUMPY`S OUTING is a recipient of the Kate Greenaway medal, with the way John Burmingham`s illustrations pleasantly evoke the gentleness of the lazy summer`s day.

5-0 out of 5 stars Toddlers love the sequencing and the pictures
As the mother of nine children I can assure you that Mr. Gumpy's Outing has prize winning appeal. It was often the first book our children asked for by name. Toddlers love the sequencing of the animals entering the boat. The illustrations are equally fascinating to them. I remember one of my little ones asking me in their tiny voice, "What does squabble mean, Mommy?" Even some early lessons on behavior can be gleaned from this timeless toddler favorite. It should be well worn and resting on every child's bookshelf. ... Read more


109. Wilbur and Orville Wright : Young Fliers (Childhood Of Famous Americans)
by Augusta Stevenson
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Asin: 0020421702
Catlog: Book (1986-10-31)
Publisher: Aladdin
Sales Rank: 50452
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars A Tale of Two Inventors
Read about the life of those amazing inventors, Wilbur and Oriville Wright, as they learn explore, and create a flying machine! ... Read more


110. Thomas & Friends: Down at the Docks (Pictureback Book Series)
by W. REV AWDRY
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Asin: 0375825924
Catlog: Book (2003-10-28)
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Sales Rank: 26089
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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


111. The Cranky Day and Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (Random House Pictureback Book)
by W. REV AWDRY
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Asin: 0375802460
Catlog: Book (2000-04-25)
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Sales Rank: 15428
Average Customer Review: 3.75 out of 5 stars
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Book Description

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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2-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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!

3-0 out of 5 stars 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!

5-0 out of 5 stars 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


112. The New York Subways (Great Building Feats)
by Lesley A. Dutemple
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Asin: 0822503786
Catlog: Book (2002-10-01)
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Sales Rank: 633360
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113. Draw 50 Cars, Trucks and Motocycles (Draw 50)
by LEE J. AMES
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Asin: 0385246390
Catlog: Book (1986-05-01)
Publisher: Broadway
Sales Rank: 22755
Average Customer Review: 4 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book
This book takes you line by line through drawing cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Some are relatively simple, others complex. It is not perhaps an excellent way to learn to draw, but it will help you get a feel for drawing. It also has good explanations for the quartered wheel technique of circles. All in all a pretty good buy for the price-if cars, trucks, and motorcycles are what you want to draw. ... Read more


114. Truck Board Book (Caldecott Collection)
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Asin: 0688155979
Catlog: Book (1997-09-22)
Publisher: Greenwillow
Sales Rank: 34269
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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Follow the big red truck on it's cross-country journey in Donald Crew's classic wordless book, perfect for sharing with the very young.

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5-0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book to enhance your child's imagination!
This is a wonderful book! I was a bit apprehensive about buying it because it includes no text. However, this has quickly turned into a bedtime favorite at our house. My son received it when he was about 18 months old and a year later, he still requests it by name. We look at the pictures and he is able to tell me what is happening on each page and he often makes up a story about what he sees. This book takes you on a journey across the country with a truck carrying bicycles. You see the truck drive in fog, rain, in traffic and (my son's favorite) through a tunnel. My son has learned some basic traffic signs, shapes and even directions (left, right, up, down) with this story. I highly recommend it!

5-0 out of 5 stars Perfect for kids who resist reading!
I bought this book when my son was 18 months old. He had NO interest at all in sitting still to look at books. He took one look at all those TRUCKS and was transfixed. From the day I brought this book home he showed a greater interest in his other books and at 3 1/2 he is an avid "reader".

5-0 out of 5 stars Great, colorful book!
I wasn't sure whether or not my son would enjoy the textless book but it has quickly become his favorite book! It is so bright and colorful and encourages me to make up different stories each time I read it to him.

5-0 out of 5 stars Beep Beep Beep Beep yeh!
When I ask my 3 year old son Charlie to choose three books for bedtime reading, this book is invariably chosen from his truck shelf of books. The book documents a tractor trailer's trip, using signs, light signals and lots of traffic and highways. He loves it and so do I. This book also won a Caldecott Medal for illustrations when it was first published. Highly recommended.

5-0 out of 5 stars A great book for pre-schoolers
This small children's book about a large delivery truck traveling on the highways is told without words and was a 1981 Caldecott Honor book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best illustrations in a children's book. Little children really enjoy following the truck to its final destination. ... Read more


115. Monster Machines
by Caroline Bingham
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Asin: 0789427966
Catlog: Book (1998-03-01)
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Sales Rank: 50890
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars MONSTER HIT with 4yr old boy
DK publishes great books - we have many of the hardboards as well as ones similar to this. If you have the 'Trains' or "Things That Go" ones, you may find this a tad redundant (dump truck and trains are again featured in "Monster").

I was especially impressed with the inclusion of the Jumbo Jet (photo of piggy-backed Space Shuttle was cool) and the Ice Breaker Ship.

I find the fold-out pages to be more an asset than hindrance. True, extra care is required to avoid bending them, but the extended page size they afford more than makes up for the inconvenience.

4-0 out of 5 stars The large photos are wonderful, but...
This book is a large format with full sized fold-out pages. The pages fold out on both sides revealing big photographs. ...but even when my child is careful (rarely), the pages do not get folded back into the proper place. When the book is closed, the fold-out pages get crumpled. ... Read more


116. Next Stop Grand Central
by Maira Kalman
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Asin: 0399229264
Catlog: Book (1999-01-01)
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Sales Rank: 107916
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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5-0 out of 5 stars 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!

5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

1-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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


117. Eyewitness Pirate (Eyewitness Books)
by Richard Platt, Tina Chambers
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Asin: 0756607132
Catlog: Book (2004-08-02)
Publisher: DK Publishing Inc
Sales Rank: 20626
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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Book Description

New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text!

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the dangerous and adventurous life of piracy, privateering, and buccaneering. Superb, full color photographs of weapons, ships, flags, maps, and treasure offer a unique and revealing "eyewitness" view of pirate life on the high seas.See a pirate's cutlass and pistols, a letter of marquee - the pirate's license, a hoard of pirate treasure, a real pirate costume and the many different kinds of Jolly Roger. Learn how pirates attacked a Spanish treasure ship, why European kings and queens encouraged piracy, which Caribbean islands were pirate hideouts, what pirate ate at sea and why women pirates disguised themselves as men. Discover what kinds of ship the pirates sailed in, how governments tried to stamp out piracy and why skillful navigation was so important to pirates, and much, much more!
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5-0 out of 5 stars Shiver me timbers, this book be scurvylicious!!
DK eyewitness books are some of the greatest non-fiction books around. The distinctive white background and high-quality photography gives this book an edge over any other pirate picture book. And -- these pictures are real! They're beautiful photos of historically piratey things, accompanied by informative captions and text.

Learn about Anne Bonny, a fearsome female pirate, peruse the pictures of pirate treasure, from Spanish doubloons to richly ornamented crosses. Compare the different pirate flags, and learn about who made each one. Check out the different types of ships, authentic pirate clothes and weapons, and a storehouse of other REAL pirate information.

If you know someone (young or old) who is fascinated by all things pirate, then you must introduce them to this book! It's a visual crash course in pirateness, and it's excellent!

5-0 out of 5 stars So much stuff!
This book gives lots of fascinating information about the weapons and tactics pirates used. The information is divided into small fact capsules with illustrations, which keeps it from ever being boring or overwhelming. And there's so much on a page that the book's worth re-reading several times, in case of something missed or forgotten. A gotta-have for the piratically-minded!

5-0 out of 5 stars Good book
This is a very good book with lots of facts about anything that has to do with piracy. If you are inturested in pirates, get it. It is well worth the money.

5-0 out of 5 stars Review of "Pirate"
While this series is generally aimed at readers of a younger age, these magnificently illustrated books are fascinating for adults as well. "Pirate" is no exception. It is a gloriously readable book with profuse illustrations covering the history of piracy from ancient Greece to the 1800's. Dozens of captioned pictures and paragraphs of text make this a great book for browsing through when you just don't feel like serious reading. The book itself is nothing like a children's book. They could market this as an adult book without changing a thing ... Read more


118. A Crack in the Track (Thomas & Friends)
by JANE E. GERVER
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Asin: 0375812466
Catlog: Book (2001-12-26)
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Sales Rank: 71521
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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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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5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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


119. Busy Boats (Amazing Machines)
by Tony Mitton
list price: $9.95
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Asin: 0753454041
Catlog: Book (2002-04-15)
Publisher: Kingfisher
Sales Rank: 117496
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Sail boats, row boats, ferry boats and speedboats: find them all and discover how they work in this fun-filled picture book. Then take a cruise on an ocean liner, crewed by our favorite animal characters, in a jolly rhyming journey. ... Read more


120. The Little Train
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Asin: 0375810714
Catlog: Book (2000-10-24)
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Sales Rank: 87788
Average Customer Review: 5 out of 5 stars
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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.
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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


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