Train Man

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Description

In this action-charged preschool story, there are bridges to cross, tunnels to travel through, and mountains to climb so kids can hop on board before the whistle blows. Told in simple words from a little boy's point of view, this spot-on board book celebrates a child's world of adventure and love of trains. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Reviews

A Bank Street Children's Best Book of the Year

"An endearing ode to an object of childhood fascination . . ."--Booklist

"With its bright acrylic spreads and simple text, this gently story is a pleasant addition to picture-book collections."--School Library Journal

Praise for Fire Engine Man and Digger Man:
"An upbeat, affectionate book that will delight firefighter aficionados and big (and little) brothers . . ." --School Library Journal on Fire Engine Man

". . . this pint-sized career guide will kindle imaginations." --Kirkus Reviews on Fire Engine Man

"[A] lively, sure-to-please winner. . . . Details are perfect, down to the brothers' special bond at the end of the day." --School Library Journal on Digger Man

"Truck and machinery fans will dig this." --Kirkus Reviews on Digger Man

Author Bio

Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha have written many children's books together, including Fire Engine Man and Digger Man, which received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. Andrea and David live in San Diego, California, with their three sons. andreaanddavid.com