The Train Rolls On: A Rhyming Children's Book That Teaches Perseverance and Teamwork

This book is a must-have for fans of train and zoo animal adventures!

Here comes the next train!
It's got work to do-
passengers await
a ride to the zoo!

A determined train races the clock to deliver a lively bunch of animals to the zoo for its grand opening. Will the animals arrive in time for their big debut? 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 train and zoo animal adventure is sure to resonate with children and adults alike!

This Book Is Perfect For…

• Fans of Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker and
  The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
• Reading any time of the day
• Reading aloud in the classroom, library, or at home
• Engaging toddlers and students in preschool, kindergarten,
  and lower-elementary grades (ages 3-6)
• Teaching perseverance and teamwork concepts
• Promoting vocabulary and language development
• Gifting to young train-lovers

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 fifteen zoo animal passengers are expertly-rendered, and each has a unique personality that shines through on the page. Plus, there’s an animal for every child to love!

Glossary – This resource provides simple definitions for 16 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 cardinal that accompanies the train in every illustration!

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.