by Robert Burleigh (author) and Wendell Minor (illustrator)
Rhyming, lyrical text describes the sights and sounds of a nighttime journey from country to city on a passenger train in the 1940s.
“Train ride! Bump-bump. Chug-chug. Slow. Faster. Faster. Off we go.”
Largely painted in black and white, breathtaking illustrations feature pops of color as the train continues its trip until the full-colour spectrum appears as dawn breaks and passengers arrive at the station.
A nostalgic and innovative choice for readers fascinated by trains.
