Steam Train, Dream Train (Hardcover) by Sherri Duskey Rinker

Dimensions (Overall): 9.7 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Transportation / Railroads + Trains, General, Bedtime + Dreams
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Author: Sherri Duskey Rinker
Age Range: Baby - 3 Years
Language: English

About the Book

In this book with rhyming text, the dream train pulls into the station and all the different cars are loaded by the animal workers, each with the appropriate cargo. Full color.

Book Synopsis

From the team behind the #1 New York Times Bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts!

• Introduce your child to new animals and experiences with this ideal children's bedtime book
• A great read aloud book for kids or early reader book for kids beginning to read on their own
• Features beautiful art from an award-winning team of writers and illustrators

If you loved Mighty, Mighty Construction Site and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, this book will be the ideal addition to your children's book set and is perfect for readers of these categories:

• First Story Books
• Bedtime Story Books
• First Book for Toddlers
• Read Along Books for Kids

Review Quotes

A book imbued with moonlit magic.--The Washington Post

A feeling of warmth and an old-fashioned nursery aura abound. - Kirkus Reviews

A go-to goodnight story for train- and animal-loving preschoolers. - Publishers Weekly, starred review

A great bedtime book. - 5 Minutes for Books

Another winner for bedtime. - The San Francisco Chronicle

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of the Year

Destined to be a bedtime classic. - WorkingMother.com

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this rhythmic, rhyming hypnotic vehicle bedtime book from the team who brought us the best selling Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site. It's another winner. - Lisa Von Drasek, Early Word

I expect this one to fly off the shelves. - Jen Robinson's Book Page

I loved Steam Train, Dream Train.... Can I see it becoming a favorite bedtime story? I most certainly can. - Roundtable Reviews

I will be sharing Steam Train, Dream Train with some very excited students this week... - Laura Given, Librarian

Kids will clamor for this one at bedtime and storytime alike. - Booklist, starred review

Rhythmic, engaging, and beautiful. - Amazon.com's Omnivoracious blog

School Library Journal Best Books of the Year

Skillfully combines both the factual and imaginative guises of trains in a playful picture book. - The Wall Street Journal

Steam Train, Dream Train has the look and feel of a classic. - Common Sense Media

The combination of words and drawings is sure to stir the imaginations of little ones as it lulls them to sleep. - MotherDaughterBookClub.com

Will be embraced as a nighttime standard, particularly among train lovers everywhere.-School Library Journal, starred review

About The Author

Sherri Duskey Rinker lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons: one fascinated by bugs and magic, and the other by trucks and trains. She created this goodnight story in hopes of happier bedtimes and sweet dreams for all. Find out more about Sherri at www.sherriduskeyrinker.com.

Tom Lichtenheld loves drawing pictures and telling silly stories. His books include the New York Times bestseller Duck! Rabbit!, Wumbers, and the ALA Notable Children's Book, E-mergency! He lives in Geneva, Illinois. Visit him at www.tomlichtenheld.com.