Steam Train, Dream Train

By Sherri Duskey Rinker, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)

Part of the Steam Train, Dream Train series

Animals load a dream train with whimsical cargo before bedtime.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,975 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

As the dream train arrives, animals like polar bears and elephants load whimsical cargo—ice cream, paints, and more. With zebras refereeing and kangaroos hopping, this enchanting bedtime tale invites young train enthusiasts to drift into a world of dreams. Will the train's journey soothe them to sleep?

From the publisher

An unabridged board book version of the bestselling hardcover, perfect for small hands! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, and kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls (while zebras referee). Dreamy illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this a beloved bedtime favorite for budding train enthusiasts everywhere.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–4
Audience: Board
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination Books about trains Books about bedtime Books about vehicles Books about bedtime and dreams

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.6

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6.8

“Gorgeous illustrations, wonderful cadence and lots of excellent train vocabulary to boot. This one is a joy to read again and again, and is simultaneously upbeat and soothing.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

5.3

“This book is really everything I needed in a board book. Its rhyming text flows well and is fun to read, and there are never too many words on a single page. It contains loads of things that are interesting to toddlers and easy to talk about, from trains and race cars to animals and toys. All of these elements combine to form a board book that is a great way to fill time while waiting in line, running errands, or keeping a little one quiet.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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