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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2020-03-03
Page Count
40
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780062676511
Themes
trains
transportation

Two Little Trains

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Two little trains went down the track, 

Two little trains went West. 

PUFF PUFF PUFF 

CHUG CHUG CHUG 

Two little trains to the West. 

A streamlined train and a little old train journey through hills and over mountains, crossing rivers and plains, in this treasured story from Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight Moon. Reimagined with bold and vibrant art by Geisel Award–winning artist Greg Pizzoli, this updated edition is perfect for fans of things that go!

This book and supporting resources are a part of the "Transportation" unit within RIF's Read for Success Early Childhood collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2020-03-03
Page Count
40
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780062676511
Themes
trains
transportation
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