Favorite Childrens books...for boys and girls alike
Discover timeless favorite children's books for boys and girls alike, from The Little Engine That Could to Two Little Trains—perfect read-alouds that inspire adventure and imagination in every young reader.
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Two Little Trains
by Margaret Wise Brown
PUFF, PUFF, PUFF CHUG, CHUG, CHUG ALL ABOARD! Two trains are heading West. One is a shiny train, moving fast. The other Is an old train, moving not so fast. What can they have in common? Much more than you think! This treasured story from the author of Goodnight Moon has been newly illustrated by two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon. Margaret Wise Brown's brilliantly simple text is fittingly showcased by the Dillons' extraordinarily inventive illustrations. You'll be surprised where the two little trains take you. Come and see!
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Train Song
by Diane Siebert
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! Notable Children's Books of 1991 (ALA) Best Books of 1991 (SLJ) 100 Favorite Paperbacks 1994 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1990 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1990 (Library of Congress) Favorite Paperbacks for 1994 (IRA/CBC)
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The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper
"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..." Discover the inspiring story of the Little Blue Engine as she makes her way over the mountain in this beloved classic—the perfect gift to celebrate the special milestones in your life, from graduations to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.
