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In this lively picturebook, a spirited taxi must hurry to get Tom and his mother to the train station on time. The narrative blends motion, transportation scenes, and friendly character interactions to keep young readers of grades 1–2 engaged. Themes of punctuality, cooperation, and the everyday world of vehicles are highlighted in a fun, accessible way for children 4–8.
First publish date: 1946
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lucy Sprague Mitchell
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