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A young boy takes a ride on a steam engine train and learns how it works.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-- Christopher, an appealing preschool railroad enthusiast, takes a train ride (without adult accompaniment) and meets the railroad crew. Mott provides a simple explanation for how a steam train works, but her photographs do not always clearly illustrate or amplify the text and may frustrate the mechanically curious. The inside of the engine is all black, and what shows up most is the grandfatherly engineer's white glove. The water tower pouring water into the tender car is another unclear photo; kids may well miss what's happening. The train signals are well explained. The trip itself begins with Christopher buying his ticket, waiting for the train, and meeting the conductor. These shots are much clearer, as they feature the engine from front and side. A blurred photo of the moving train is meant to show speed, but its juxtaposition with Christopher hanging his head out the window does not give any basic awareness of safety; the idyllic farm scenes are lovely, but don't really have anything to do with steam trains or how they differ from other trains. While the reproduction of the full-color photos is excellent and some individual photos are picturesque, the book does not work well as a nonfiction title. This is one ride that young engineers can miss.
- Dorcas Hand, Annunciation Orthodox School, Houston
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Kirkus Reviews
Mott's first book is an attractive but otherwise unexceptional documentary account of a winsome preschooler's trip on a train whose one stop seems to be Cherry Hill--''Pop. 17 (More or Less),'' says the sign. Mott's photos are well composed, but--though the engineer shows off the throttle and the firebox- -not clear on technical details; there's a shot of the tender being filled with water, but the tender itself remains a cropped enigma except for a brief description of its function. An acceptable vicarious experience. (Picture book. 3-7) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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