The Train Rolls On To The County Fair: A Rhyming Children's Book That Teaches Perseverance and Teamwork - Hardcover

Adams, Jodi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1734836660 ISBN 13: 9781734836660

Publisher: Young at Heart Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

The Animal Express train is back, and it's more determined than ever!

The Animal Express

has great news to share-

it's bringing the farm

to the Clay County Fair!

In the third installment of this popular series, the Animal Express races the clock to deliver rowdy farm animals to the county fairgrounds before their biggest contest of the year begins. Will the animals arrive in time to compete for the coveted "Best In Show" title? The train encounters several obstacles along the way, but...THE TRAIN ROLLS ON!

This book is a timeless tale of perseverance and working together as a team to overcome obstacles. With its rhyming text, memorable refrain, and stunning illustrations, this exciting farm-to-fair train adventure is sure to resonate with children and adults alike!

This Book Is Perfect For...

Fans of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper and Little Blue Truck by Alice SchertleGifting to young train-loversReading any time of the dayReading aloud in the classroom, library, or at homeEngaging toddlers and students in preschool, kindergarten, and lower-elementary grades (ages 3-6)Teaching perseverance and teamwork conceptsPromoting vocabulary and language developmentFarm or fair book events and collections

Book Features:

Catchy, Rhyming Text - Rhymes help children predict language patterns and develop other critical language and reading skills. They also promote memory and rhythm development in a fun and exciting way.

Memorable Refrain - "The train rolls on!" is a powerful catchphrase that is ripe to become a go-to saying for kids and their caregivers when they need to persevere through difficult situations.

Eye-Catching Illustrations - The train and its passengers are expertly-rendered, and each has a unique personality that shines through on the page.

Glossary - This resource provides simple definitions for 17 words used throughout the book and is intended to help children enhance their vocabulary with each and every read.

Look and Find - Children will enjoy searching for the cardinals that accompany the train in every illustration!

About this title

About the Authors

Jodi Adams is a former Crime Scene Investigator turned stay-at-home mom and author of The Train Rolls On series. Jodi has always loved reading and writing, but it wasn't until her daughter was born that she rediscovered her love of children's fiction and decided to write and publish stories of her own. When she is not reading or writing, Jodi loves to cook and bake (mostly eat!), run, golf, play sand volleyball, and spend time with her family. She grew up in Iowa but now lives in Omaha, NE with her husband, Eric, and their two kids. You can find out more about Jodi and her books at www.jodiadamsauthor.com.

Christina Wald is a professional children's book illustrator specializing in animal and science work. A prolific artist with over 20 years of experience in the field, she has worked with numerous major publishers and directly with authors on many smaller-scale projects. Christina holds a BS in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati and loves to combine her two passions: travel and illustration. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband- a toy engineer- and three cats. You can find out more about Christina and her artwork at www.christinawald.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Young at Heart Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1734836660
• ISBN 13: 9781734836660
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Wald Christina
• Number of pages: 42