Train Song

by Diane Siebert

Book Overview

Here is the song of the train. Listen as it rushes past big cities and small towns. Listen as it sweeps through forests and fields and into tunnels. Hear the whistle wailing, brakes squealing, wheels rolling, r-o-l-l-i-n-g, stop. Now the train is homeward bound. All aboard!

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064433404
• ISBN13: 9780064433402
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Unbelievable Illustrations

This is one of my all-time favorite children's books. The rhythmic text evokes the rhythm of a train, and the illustrations are almost eerie to me in their ability to transport me to a different place and time. I can almost hear the screen door creak, smell the smells and feel the heat as the train travels its cross country route. I also recommend "All the Places to Love", also illustrated by Mr. Wimmer. To me he has that rare ability to pull you into his paintings.

Gorgeous Illustrations

My 2 year old loves hearing this story and I love staring and the rich illustrations. This is, by far, the most beautifully illustrated book I've encountered so far. ...shopping for other Mike Wimmer-illustrated books so I can buy them all.

Like you're on a train

My little boy (now 3) has loved this book from the first time I read the first verse. He is truly a train fanatic, but the rhythm of the verse creates the impression that you really are on a train. "Out in back, Clickety-clack..." is just like the chug-chug-chug.The rhythm together with the beautiful illustrations, the imagery of the words -- this book delivers a ride for senses. All that was missing was the sooty smell of the locomotive's smoke. Perhaps that will come in a virtual reality Train Song, some time in 2005. ;-)

Perfect for tikes that love trains

This Book Is great for children that love trains. When i was 5 and under i was CUKOO about trains. When i recieved this book i went nuts and i loved it! Parents Buy it! its great for a gift. Heres my favorite line. ( Spikes and Crossties- smooth worn rails- through the twilight- whistle wails- feel the rythm- hear the sound- clickety-clacking- homeward bound. ) Thats just one of the pages and theres many more even better so get this book. They'll love it!

wonderful

One of the best children's books I have read. The illustrations are wonderful. A perfect book to read to a group of children. The first book I recommend to parents or as a gift to a child.