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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1998 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Here Comes the Train
Written & illustrated by Charlotte Voake
A family awaits the thrilling arrival of a train.
32 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Every Saturday, William, Chloe, and their dad embark on a bike ride to a footbridge. There, they eagerly anticipate the distant rumble of an approaching train. As the train nears, excitement builds, capturing the magic and wonder of childhood. What adventures await as they watch from above?
From the publisher
With quiet observation and evocative watercolors, Charlotte Voake perfectly captures the excitement every child feels when he or she hears the far-off sound of an approaching train.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 327
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~361L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 22544
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 1998
- First published
- September 2, 1998
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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