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Two Little Trains
Hardback
Main Details
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Two Little Trains
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Margaret Wise Brown
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Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:32 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 310,Width 201 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780060283766
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| Classifications | Dewey:813.52 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins Children's Books
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| Publication Date |
24 April 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
ALL ABOARD! Two trains are heading west. One is a shiny new train, moving fast. The other is an old train, moving not so fast. What can they have in common Much more than you think! First published in 1949, two little trains is now newly illustrated by two-time Caldecott Medal winners Leo and Diane Dillon. Margaret Wise Brown's brilliantly simple text is fittingly showcased by the Dillon's extraordinarily inventive illustrations. You'll be surprised where our two little trains take you. Come and see!
Author Biography
Margaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child's experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children's literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favourites by Ms. Brown include My World; North, South, East, West; Good Day, Good Night; Christmas in the Barn; Sneakers, the Seaside Cat; and The Dead Bird.
Reviews"A handsome reinterpretation." -- ALA Booklist (starred review) "Sure to delight yet another generation of children." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This beautiful new edition is in the same spirit as Brown's Goodnight Moon and should please the same broad audience. It's wonderful to have it back in such appropriate, and handsome, new garb." -- Horn Book (starred review)
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