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We have picked our favorite picture books about trains. These titles can all be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted. |
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I can Make a Train Noise
by Michael Emberley
Using her imagination, a young girl transforms a coffee shop into a zooming train, in this rhythmic read-aloud story that mimics train sounds.
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Three Little Engines
by Bob McKinnon
A sumptuously illustrated, modern retelling of the classic The Little Engine That Could conveys timely, uplifting messages about how everyone's journey is different and that sometimes success can be better achieved with a helping hand.
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Peppa Pig and the Great Race.
by Mark Baker
When their car breaks down on the way to Daddy Pigs big surprise at the fairgrounds, the family uses all manner of vehicles to reach their destination.
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All Aboard the Moonlight Train
by Kristyn Crow
Lavish dreamscape illustrations and evocative rhymes invite children on a ride aboard the Moonlight Train, where an elephant engineer and other animal friends tuck readers into their sleeping cars on a journey through a magical forest. By the author of the Zombelina series.
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Mighty Trains
by Erin Suzanne Kelly
This book introduces the reader to fast trains.
Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Courage Hats
by Kate Hoefler
Mae is a little girl, and Bear is a bear, but they are both afraid of trains and traveling to places they do not know, so they put on courage hats. Mae's has bear ears, and Bear's has people ears. When they meet on the train going through bear country to the city, they take courage in each other's company and soon become friends. When they arrive, they exchange hats, which is a lot like exchanging hearts.
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The Littlest Train
by Chris Gall
In this endearing story of a tiny toy train, the creator of the hit series Dinotrux now breathes life into more than a half-dozen trains that climb, haul, chug, zip and zoom.
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Journey Beyond Sodor
by Tommy Stubbs
When Sir Topham Hatt decides that James should deliver some trucks to the Mainland, Thomas decides to do the job instead, but he does not know how to find his destination and becomes trapped at a steel factory.
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How To Train a Train
by Jason Carter Eaton
Lavishly illustrated with retro-style artwork, a whimsical guide to training a "pet train" instructs young enthusiasts about important issues including where trains live, what they like to eat and how to get them to perform the best train tricks.
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Shark vs. Train
by Chris Barton
A playful rivalry between a shark and a locomotive culminates in a burping contest, high-stakes bowling game and pie-eating competition in a tale that also encourages youngsters to pick a favorite champion and envision wacky scenarios.
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Two Little Trains
by Margaret Wise Brown
A picture book takes preschoolers on a fun adventure as the similarities between a super-fast new train and a trusty, slow-going old train are presented.
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Train
by Elisha Cooper
Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west to see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system.
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Freight Train
by Donald Crews
The train rolls along slowly at first, slowly enough to count the cars, name their colors, and identify their functions, until it starts to pick up speed, chug-chugging across the page in a blur of color, speed, and sound. Caldecott Honor Book.
Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Railroad John and the Red Rock Run
by Tony Crunk
Lonesome Bob and Granny Apple Fritter have to get to Red Rock by two o'clock or Lonesome will miss his wedding, but Railroad John has never been late so nothing will keep him from pulling the train in by 1:59.
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Locomotive
by Brian Floca
The award-winning creator of Moonshot presents a richly detailed visual exploration of America's early railroads that examines the sounds, speed and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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I Dream of Trains
by Angela Johnson
At the turn of the twentieth century, a young African-American boy longs to travel America with his idol, engineer Casey Jones, but when Casey dies in a train crash, the boy's dreams are shattered until his father gives him purpose.
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All Aboard the Dinotrain
by Deb Lund
After preparing the boiler and putting the luggage away, the super-sized dinosaurs are ready for their exciting train ride until unexpected twists and turns and a set of bad brakes make it even more memorable than they ever could have imagined!
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The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper
Featuring new illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle, a 90th anniversary edition of the beloved self-esteem classic complements the original text with a special introduction by the illustrator and music artist Dolly Parton.
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