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Steam Train Dream Train Sound Book - (Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site) Abridged by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Hardcover)

Steam Train Dream Train Sound Book - (Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site) Abridged by  Sherri Duskey Rinker (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this book with rhyming text, the dream train pulls into the station and all the different cars are loaded by the animal workers, each with the appropriate cargo. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling team behind <i>Steam Train, Dream Train</i> returns with the sights <i>and</i> the sounds of a train headed off to dreamland! <p/>Interactive fun that ties sleepy illustrations and delightful silly sounds together to tell a magical tale: </b> 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) before settling in for a good night's sleep. <p/>- Lightly abridged and revised from the original text, this playful board book includes a sound bar with 5 sounds--<b><i>whistle</i>, <i>chugga</i>, <i>hiss</i>, <i>giggle</i>, <i>yawn</i></b>--that bring interactive fun to the setting of a hit picture book<br>- Features dreamy illustrations of animals of all shapes and sizes with gentle rhyming text to soothe and relax<br>- Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Litchenheld have worked together to create multiple #1 <i>New York Times</i>Bestsellers that have thoughtfully written storylines paired with compelling illustrations <p/><b>Fans of <i>Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site</i>, <i>I Wish You More</i>, and <i>Goodnight Rainbow Cats</i> will also enjoy this sweet bedtime story written for quiet, sleepy moments.Skillfully combines both the factual and imaginative guises of trains in a playful picture book.</b> --<i>The Wall Street Journal</i> <p/>- Great family read-aloud book<br>- Books for kids ages 4-8<br>- Children's book for preschool to kindergarten<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of the Year<br><br>School Library Journal Best Books of the Year<br><br>"A book imbued with moonlit magic."--The Washington Post<br><br>"The combination of words and drawings is sure to stir the imaginations of little ones as it lulls them to sleep." - MotherDaughterBookClub.com<br><br>"A great bedtime book." - 5 Minutes for Books<br><br>"Destined to be a bedtime classic." - WorkingMother.com<br><br>"Will be embraced as a nighttime standard, particularly among train lovers everywhere."-School Library Journal, starred review<br><br>"Another winner for bedtime." - The San Francisco Chronicle<br><br>"Steam Train, Dream Train has the look and feel of a classic." - Common Sense Media<br><br>"Kids will clamor for this one at bedtime and storytime alike." - Booklist, starred review<br><br>"I couldn't wait to get my hands on this rhythmic, rhyming hypnotic vehicle bedtime book from the team who brought us the best selling Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site. It's another winner." - Lisa Von Drasek, Early Word<br><br>"I expect this one to fly off the shelves." - Jen Robinson's Book Page<br><br>"I loved Steam Train, Dream Train.... Can I see it becoming a favorite bedtime story? I most certainly can." - Roundtable Reviews<br><br>"I will be sharing Steam Train, Dream Train with some very excited students this week..." - Laura Given, Librarian<br><br>"Rhythmic, engaging, and beautiful." - Amazon.com's Omnivoracious blog<br><br>"Skillfully combines both the factual and imaginative guises of trains in a playful picture book." - The Wall Street Journal<br><br>"A go-to goodnight story for train- and animal-loving preschoolers." - Publishers Weekly, starred review<br><br>"A feeling of warmth and an old-fashioned nursery aura abound." - Kirkus Reviews<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sherri Duskey Rinker lives in Chicago with her photographer husband and two energetic, inquisitive sons: one fascinated by bugs and magic, and the other by trucks and trains. She created these goodnight stories in hopes of happier bedtimes and sweet dreams for all. <p/>Tom Lichtenheld loves drawing pictures and telling silly stories. His books include the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Duck! Rabbit!</i>, <i>Wumbers</i>, and the ALA Notable Children's Book <i>E-mergency!</i> He lives in Geneva, Illinois.

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