
By Gertrude Crampton, Tibor Gergely (Illustrator)
A young train must choose between freedom and his dream of becoming a Flyer.
Tootle, a playful young locomotive, loves chasing butterflies but dreams of becoming a Flyer between New York and Chicago. To achieve this, he must learn to stay on the tracks. Will Tootle sacrifice his playful nature for his ambitious dream, or will he find a way to balance both? Join Tootle on his journey of self-discovery and determination, where the stakes are high, and the path is uncertain. Can he stay on track and fulfill his dream, or will his love for adventure lead him astray?
In this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what–if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and Chicago!
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