The Train Home

(Hardback)

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When a young girl wishes for a quiet place to call her own, her imagination takes her on a journey to discover the endless possibilities. Author-artist Dan-ah Kims stunning picture book is an exploration of creativity, family, and the true meaning of home for fans of Carson Elliss Home and Kobi Yamadas What Do You Do with an Idea

Nari lives in a rowdy home in a crowded city. She sometimes wishes she lived somewhere else, somewhere quiet that she has all to herself. So when a train rumbles by her window, Nari goes on a journey to find her dream home.

Could it be in a vibrant garden A colorful coral reef under the sea Even up among the stars Hmmm . . . what if those places are too quiet, or so beautiful she wants to share them Maybe the train can take her back home, where she truly belongs.

Like Dan-ah Kims debut The Grandmasters Daughter, The Train Home is an inventive picture book about creativity and imagination. The accessible text is a terrific read-aloud that perfectly complements the stunning and detailed artwork. The Train Home is an irresistible choice for story-time sharing and anyone who has ever let their train of thought wander.

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Nari lives in an apartment thats too full and in a city thats too loud. Watching the train rumble by her window, she dreams of taking it someplace quiet just for her: a treetop nest, under the sea, or outer space. . . . Even in Naris quiet times, Kims illustrations are a riot of color and delicate details; young readers will love to explore the different worlds Nari visits in her imagination. . . . A quiet ode to imagination, the need for quiet, and the reassurance that one can always come back home. School Library Journal (starred review) Nari lives in a small, crowded apartment in a diverse, bustling city. Among the chatter from her grandparents, the arguing from her parents, the whining from her little sister, and noise from their neighbors, she finds little respite. As she watches a passing train, she wonders if she 'can take it . . . and find her dream home. . . .' This spare narrative, with its graceful illustrations, gently makes its pointsometimes we need a little distance to appreciate what truly matters. A quiet, imaginative, and tender tale of finding home. Kirkus Reviews Naris city household can be a challenging place . . . Maybe the train can carry her to a quieter place . . . When the train carries Nari far into outer space, where everything is beautiful, she wishes her family were there, and its not long before she is ready to be back among them. Kim affirms the push and pull of life for a city child who loves her family and finds needed sanctuary in the quiet of her own company." Publishers Weekly An enchanting look at a childs quest for belonging. . . . Kims mixed-media art is dynamic, subtly blending realism with touches of whimsy and lush naturalistic detail. The palette is equally pleasing, with just the right distinctions between cityscapes and dreamscapes. This understated and creative picture book takes on the theme of being true to oneself and ends with the realization that theres no place like home. Horn Book Magazine The subway train runs right past Naris lively New York City apartment building, and she imagines riding it to far-flung destinations that offer quiet spaces away from the bustling city and her boisterous family and neighbors. . . . A creative adventure, a charming homage to New York City, and a sweet reminder that home is truly where the heart is. BookPage

Author Bio

Dan-ah Kim is a Brooklyn-based illustrator whose career is an artistic melange, all rooted in storytelling. She works in film and television as a graphic designer, creating props, signage, and dressing for sets. Her fine artwork, largely mixed media comprised of gouache, pencil, and thread has been shown in galleries and shops all over the US, as well as in London and Paris. Dan-ah Kim is the author-illustrator of The Grandmaster's Daughter, and she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Dan-ah Kim is a Brooklyn-based illustrator whose career is an artistic melange, all rooted in storytelling. She works in film and television as a graphic designer, creating props, signage, and dressing for sets. Her fine artwork, largely mixed media comprised of gouache, pencil, and thread has been shown in galleries and shops all over the US, as well as in London and Paris. Dan-ah Kim is the author-illustrator of The Grandmaster's Daughter, and she lives in Brooklyn, New York.