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The Train Ride invites young readers aboard a friendly locomotive as they experience exciting scenery and the thrill of rail travel. Focused on children’s imagination, the picture book combines educational elements about trains and journeys with a sense of pleasant anticipation. The illustrated journey helps expose readers to the world of locomotives and railroads while fostering a love of travel and adventure.
First publish date: May 3, 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: June Crebbin
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