Two Little Trains
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1949 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Two Little Trains

By Margaret Wise Brown, Leo and Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

Two trains journey west, each with its own rhythm and style.

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32 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Embark on a rhythmic journey with two little trains, one sleek and modern, the other charmingly old-fashioned, as they chug and puff their way westward. Will their paths converge or diverge as they traverse the vast landscape? Discover the magic of movement and the joy of the journey in this delightful tale of two trains, each with its own unique story to tell. Perfect for young fans of things that go, this enchanting adventure invites readers to explore the wonders of travel and the beauty of the open tracks.

From the publisher

Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug, on their way West.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
373
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~459L
Themes & topics
Books about trainsBooks about first conceptsBooks about oppositesBooks about transportation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
50099
Publication
Published
April 24, 2001
First published
January 1, 1949
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060283766

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