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Ages 4–8 · 1992
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1978
Freight Train
Written & illustrated by Donald Crews
Experience the vibrant journey of a freight train in motion.
26 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Embark on a colorful journey with a freight train as it rolls through the pages. From the red caboose to the black steam engine, each car tells a story. Inspired by childhood memories, this vivid adventure invites young readers to witness the magic of a train in motion, sparking imagination and wonder with every turn of the page. Will you join the ride and see the world through the eyes of a train?
From the publisher
Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.
In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This board book features sturdy pages and is just the right size for little hands.
This Calecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or she has watched a freight train passing after reading Freight Train.
Donald Crews used childhood memories of trains seen during his travels to his grandparents’ farm in the American South as the inspiration for this timeless favorite.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 26
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- NPL
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~0.1
- F&P level
- ~A
Publication
- Published
- September 20, 1996
- First published
- October 1, 1978
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
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